₦airaland Forum

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to categorically refute the false claims circulating online, alleging that Nigeria has been included in a list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia from April 13, 2025.

The Saudi Arabian authorities have officially denied the validity of this viral memo, which falsely claims that several countries, including Nigeria, Egypt, India, Pakistan, and others, would be subject to visa restrictions and an entry ban. The Saudi Tourism Centre has confirmed that no such directive exists, and that the only official travel guidelines currently in place pertain to the Hajj pilgrimage.

For clarity, the only restriction applies to tourist visa holders during the Hajj season. Individuals holding a tourist visa are not permitted to perform Hajj, enter, or stay in Makkah between April 29 and June 11, 2025 (corresponding to 01 Thul Quda to 14 Thul Hijjah 1446 AH). The Hajj visa remains the sole authorized entry permit for pilgrims during this period.

The Ministry urges the public to disregard the misleading document and to always verify travel information from official sources before taking action. Spreading unverified information can cause unnecessary confusion and disrupt travel plans. For accurate and up-to-date information, travelers are advised to consult official Saudi government sources, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or accredited diplomatic channels.

Alkasim Abdulkadir
Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs

whnowz:
News that's everywhere and they're still debunking

LaIabobo:
Nigerians have a hard time reading and understanding news. More like they just look for the bad things in any news and go with that.

If not stupidity, how can one think Saudi will ban Nigeria, Egypt, Morrocco and other such countries from performing Hajj?

Dumb people everywhere.

ehikwe22:
They dare not. Stupid Nigeria government foot their expenses

whnowz:
News that's everywhere and they're still debunking

SoftSport:
Some particular people got carried away with that rumour, shame on the particular tribe spreading it and others who don’t want Nigeria to have good news just because of the bitterness they feel after the election that brought Tinubu in.

chipet67:
The fact that your first line of thought is about tribe shows how daft you are.

Clobisman:
Aren't you bitter? Your problem is what a few people think and it is eating you up

SoftSport:
Some particular people got carried away with that rumour, shame on the particular tribe spreading it and others who don’t want Nigeria to have good news just because of the bitterness they feel after the election that brought Tinubu in.

ZombieDredd:
A very daft fellow indeed.

I don't understand this bigotry and animality from these lots.

SoftSport:
Some particular people got carried away with that rumour, shame on the particular tribe spreading it and others who don’t want Nigeria to have good news just because of the bitterness they feel after the election that brought Tinubu in.

SoftSport:
Some particular people got carried away with that rumour, shame on the particular tribe spreading it and others who don’t want Nigeria to have good news just because of the bitterness they feel after the election that brought Tinubu in.

pastorarynzay:
How market Mr tribal bigot. Nigeria will continue to sink until you surrender you skull to that same tribe.

SoftSport:
Some particular people got carried away with that rumour, shame on the particular tribe spreading it and others who don’t want Nigeria to have good news just because of the bitterness they feel after the election that brought Tinubu in.