Hajj Commission warns against fake visa agents, says Saudi has closed issuance
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Hajj Commission has warned that fraudulent travel agents and fake social media accounts are falsely offering Hajj visas, even though Saudi Arabia has officially halted visa issuance. Pilgrims risk losing money and falling victim to scams if they trust these unauthorized sources. Travelers are urged to use only the official channels announced by the Saudi authorities.
The Hajj Commission has issued a strong public warning over the activities of fraudulent travel agents and fake social media accounts allegedly claiming to facilitate the procurement of Hajj visas, despite the official closure of visa issuance by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to the Commission, Saudi authorities shut the Hajj visa issuance process […] Hajj Commission warns against fake visa agents, says Saudi has closed issuance