Saudi Arabia Stops Issuing Work Permits For Indians? Here's The Truth!


Mohul Ghosh

Mohul Ghosh

Jun 10, 2025


Amid social media buzz and media reports claiming that Saudi Arabia has banned Indian citizens from travelling, Indian government sources have clarified the situation: No such ban exists. The visa restrictions were temporary and tied to the recently concluded Hajj season.

Saudi Arabia Stops Issuing Work Permits For Indians? Here's The Truth!

Here’s a breakdown of what really happened:


❌ No Travel Ban on Indians

  • Indian government officials confirmed there is no official notification from Saudi Arabia restricting Indian travellers.
  • The rumours of a travel ban were misleading and taken out of context.
  • Temporary measures were imposed on short-term visa categories—but not permanent or targeted bans.

🕋 Seasonal Restrictions During Hajj

Every year, Saudi Arabia enforces certain limitations on entry:

  • Short-term visas (like tourist, e-visa, and visit visas) are temporarily suspended during the Hajj season.
  • This is standard practice to avoid overcrowding and maintain safety protocols during one of the world’s largest religious gatherings.

These curbs end automatically after Hajj concludes, which has already happened.


🛑 Block Work Visa Suspension: Explained

The block work visa is a bulk visa system used by employers to bring foreign workers into Saudi Arabia for:

  • Construction
  • Domestic services
  • Hospitality and allied sectors

During the Hajj season, Saudi authorities temporarily suspended these visas for 14 countries, including:

  • India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sudan, and others.

Why?

  • There were concerns of visa misuse.
  • Some individuals were reportedly entering on work visas but participating in Hajj without permits, creating security and safety concerns.

🔒 Why These Measures Were Necessary

Saudi Arabia’s move was not political or targeted against any specific nationality. Rather, it was:

  • A preventive measure to avoid incidents from last year, where overcrowding and unauthorised participation compromised the safety of pilgrims.
  • An effort to safeguard health, logistics, and emergency services during the holy event.

Now that the Hajj season is over, all such temporary visa suspensions are being lifted.


✅ What This Means for Indian Travellers

  • You can travel to Saudi Arabia. There is no ban on Indian passport holders.
  • Tourist and business travel can resume as per normal visa procedures now that Hajj has concluded.
  • Visa processing may still take a few days to normalize as the system transitions post-Hajj.

Final Word

The visa suspension was seasonal and procedural, not a diplomatic decision against India or any other country. Travellers and media consumers are advised to verify facts before reacting to viral reports.

The skies between India and Saudi Arabia are open — and business, tourism, and religious travel will continue as usual.


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