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Saudi Arabia Imposes Visa Restrictions Ahead of Haj

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-07T10:45:18.793280+05:30

- Haj flights from Pakistan will start on April 29, with 90,000 Pakistanis performing Haj under the government scheme. - Saudi authorities have imposed restrictions on Umrah, business, and family visas for citizens of at least a dozen countries. - Umrah visa holders must return to their countries by April 29, with restrictions lasting until mid-June. - Preparations for Haj, including vaccinations and training, are underway, with training sessions starting on April 8. - The Haj package cost is set at Rs1,150,000 for short-term pilgrims and Rs1,050,000 for long-term pilgrims. Source: [Dawn](https://www.dawn.com/news/1902567/haj-flights-to-start-from-april-29), [Dawn](https://www.dawn.com/news/1902567/haj-flights-to-start-from-29th), [Dawn](https://www.dawn.com/news/1902567/haj-flights-to-start-from-april-29), [Dawn](https://www.dawn.com/news/1902567/haj-flights-to-start-from-29th)

Haj flights from Pakistan will start on April 29, with 90,000 Pakistanis performing Haj under the government scheme.
Saudi authorities have imposed restrictions on Umrah, business, and family visas for citizens of at least a dozen countries.
Umrah visa holders must return to their countries by April 29, with restrictions lasting until mid-June.
Preparations for Haj, including vaccinations and training, are underway, with training sessions starting on April 8.
The Haj package cost is set at Rs1,150,000 for short-term pilgrims and Rs1,050,000 for long-term pilgrims.

Source: Dawn, Dawn, Dawn, Dawn