The Saudi government has decided to exempt illegal immigrants from Ethiopia, Somalia, Nigeria, Chad and Eritrea from all fees, according to the newspaper.
The Saudi government has given citizens of these countries three months to return home.
Saudi government says "citizens of the countries of the country are exempted from all government fees plus traffic fines and taxes, provided they return to their homeland permanently."
"This period is for migrants from the countries based in Mecca Region and the duration is 3 months which can be extended depending on the circumstances."
The post-Mecca region may also be granted to migrants from those countries residing in other regions.
According to the sources, the fees, penalties and taxes payable to the beneficiaries of the respite will be listed as a loan on them. If they want to come back on a new visa, then they have to pay this amount. '
Ethiopian consulate sources, on the other hand, have said that "the Saudi government has received official notification of the delay given to its citizens."
The consulate said: "We are preparing for the return of citizens who want to take advantage of the respite.