Riyadh: The Ministry of Interior emphasized that expatriates who overstay their visas will face fines of up to SAR50,000, imprisonment of up to six months, and deportation.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the ministry urged all individuals to comply with the regulations governing the 1447 AH Hajj season and to cooperate with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims. It stressed that violators of these regulations will be subject to legal penalties.

The ministry also called on the public to report violations by dialing 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom.