Saudi authorities recorded 11,819 residency, labor and border security violations within one week.

The Saudi Ministry of Interior also reported that 9,992 illegal residents were deported during the enforcement campaign.

The violations were recorded between September 24 and September 30, 2026. Authorities continued nationwide inspections targeting breaches of residency, labor and border security regulations.

The latest figures highlight ongoing enforcement efforts across Saudi Arabia against people violating immigration and employment rules.

Over 11,000 Violations Recorded

According to figures cited by the Saudi Press Agency, residency violations accounted for the largest share.

Authorities recorded 5,793 violations related to residency laws during the week.

Another 3,307 violations involved border security regulations. Officials also identified 2,718 violations of labor laws during the same enforcement period.

Combined, these cases brought the reported total to 11,819 violations.

The inspections form part of wider efforts to enforce immigration and employment regulations across the Kingdom.

Over 1,300 Arrested While Attempting Illegal Entry

Authorities also arrested 1,382 people who allegedly attempted to enter Saudi Arabia illegally.

According to the official figures, Ethiopian nationals accounted for 61% of those detained.

Yemeni nationals represented another 38% of the arrests. People from other nationalities accounted for the remaining 1%.

Authorities also detained 32 people who allegedly attempted to leave the Kingdom illegally for neighboring countries.Meanwhile, 19 individuals were arrested for allegedly helping people who were violating residency rules.

The alleged assistance included providing transportation, accommodation, employment or shelter.

Saudi Arabia Warns Against Assisting Illegal Residents

Saudi authorities have repeatedly warned residents against helping people who violate immigration and border regulations.

Providing certain forms of assistance to illegal entrants can result in serious legal consequences.

Under Saudi regulations, facilitating illegal entry into the Kingdom can carry a prison sentence of up to 15 years.

Those convicted can also face fines of up to SAR 1 million.

Vehicles or property used to facilitate the offense may also be confiscated under applicable regulations.

The latest enforcement figures show the scale of ongoing inspections across Saudi Arabia.

Authorities continue to target residency, employment and border violations through coordinated nationwide campaigns.

The Ministry of Interior has also continued urging the public to follow residency and labor regulations.

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The campaign remains focused on identifying violations and taking legal action against offenders and those who assist them.