Saudi Arabia has announced a new visa policy restricting visitors from Nigeria and 13 other countries to single-entry visas. The one-year multiple-entry visa for tourism, business, and family visits has been suspended for travellers from Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen.

Under the new guidelines, only single-entry visas valid for 30 days will be issued, with no option for extension. However, Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, and residency visas remain unaffected.

Saudi authorities cited concerns over the misuse of multiple-entry visas, stating that many visitors stayed in the country illegally or attempted to perform Hajj without authorization. The government urges travellers from the affected nations to apply for their visas well in advance.