No bar on Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia: Sources

Pilgrims greet their family members and relatives as they leave for the annual Hajj pilgrimage at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. File
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Reports about any bar on Indians travelling to Saudi Arabia are incorrect, government sources said on Monday (June 9, 2025).

The Saudi government has not issued any notification on this matter, they said.

The clarification came after some reports claimed that the Saudi government has put restrictions on Indians travelling to that country.

“As a matter of practice, during the Hajj season, there are temporary restrictions on short-term visas to avoid overcrowding during this season, which end with the conclusion of Hajj,” a source said.