i would prefer the term of pre-clearing, an authorization to enter on an individual basis...

ex : i can find many... but one i like , a top Djhadi of KSA, real, war against bashar etc... wanting to visit russia, let's say murmansk and northern light, why not... life... djahd not everyday some...

vs arresting him and his family at the immigration office in moscow, as for maybe in the rMFA its' Tearorist" warning in KSA can be a very respectable man, in front of his family not possible...

with the pre-clearing, you can even attach conditions, please no "ak" :)

or etc...

it's safer for all...

only my opinion.

anyway...

my fear, after already a long journey, which can be made worst with public theatrics by michael flynnians, the yuge for some sums of money spend (unrefundable) to end up, "DENIED" at the gate...

when it is easier for me, to pre clear in advance (but in soviet style, "day 0 to day last" before knowing anything, the reverse, first wish to visit ksa in 2026) and then get the authorization, the clearing, like 90 days, then be able to find "good deals" :)

i find that way more traveler friendly, that the "gamble" at the immigration booth at the airport...

specially in the case of KSA for those going to the Hadj, there is emotional, add the whole family, and a denial... omg... i prefer not be there.