The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today, Monday, that Nigeria is not included in the list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia starting from April 13th.
Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar issued this clarification through a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir.
The minister stated that Saudi Arabian authorities have officially confirmed that the widely circulated memo suggesting Nigeria’s inclusion in the ban is incorrect.
He described the document, which listed Nigeria, Egypt, India, Pakistan, and other nations as being banned, as misleading and inaccurate.
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“The Saudi Tourism Centre confirmed no such directive exists. Current official travel guidelines only apply to the Hajj pilgrimage.
“To clarify, the only restriction concerns tourist visa holders during the Hajj period,” Mr Tuggar said.
Holders of tourist visas cannot perform Hajj, enter or remain in Makkah between April 29 and June 11 (01 Thul Quda to 14 Thul Hijjah 1446 AH).
“The Hajj visa remains the only valid entry permit for pilgrims during that time,” the minister stressed.
Mr. Tuggar advised the public to disregard the inaccurate memo and to verify travel information through official channels before finalizing any plans.
“Sharing unverified information causes confusion and may affect travel arrangements,” he warned.
“For accurate updates, travellers should consult official Saudi sources, the Nigerian Foreign Ministry, or recognised diplomatic channels,” he added.
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