The kingdom, which hosts the two holiest sites of Islam in Makkah and Madina, welcomes millions of Muslim visitors throughout the year with a peak for Haj. It introduced a new tourism visa last October for 49 countries.
The ministry of foreign affairs said in a statement that the suspensions were temporary but provided no timeframe for their expiry. It was unclear if Haj, which is scheduled to begin in late July, would be impacted.
The entry has been revoked on the rising spread of the coronavirus.
Saudi Arabia has had no cases of the coronavirus but it has been spreading in some neighbouring countries.
Saudi Arabia has had no cases of the coronavirus but it has been spreading in some neighbouring countries.
Is Pakistan also part of this suspension?
Not yet, but as rumors of coronavirus reaching Pakistan spread, it will also have to join the clan.
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