Interesting’s, STAY HOME!! Saudi Arabia Slams Visa Restriction On Nigeria, Saudi Arabia has imposed a visa restriction on Nigeria and 13 other countries, limiting them to single-entry visas valid for only 30 days. This change affects tourists, business travelers, and visitors seeing family members, but excludes those applying for Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, or residency visas.
The affected countries include:
Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia
Asia: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Pakistan, Yemen
Saudi Arabia’s reason for this policy shift is the misuse of multiple-entry visas. Some travelers used these visas to stay in the country illegally or participate in Hajj without proper authorization ยน. This change comes ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, following a tragic incident in 2024 where over 1,200 pilgrims lost their lives due to extreme heat and congestion .