RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has expanded the reach of its electronic visa (e-Visa) to include citizens of three new countries.
Citizens of these countries now have the flexibility to apply for their visas online or obtain them on arrival at Saudi entry points. This expansion brings the total number of eligible countries to 66. The new countries are Barbados, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and Grenada.
In addition to citizens of the newly added countries, tourist visas have been extended to residents of the US, UK and EU, as well as US, UK and Schengen area visit visa holders.
Additionally, citizens of GCC countries are eligible for visas, for various travel purposes such as tourism, Umrah pilgrimage, visiting family and friends, and attending various events, exhibitions and conferences.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has also introduced transit visas for travelers on Saudia and flynas airlines, allowing a 96-hour stay in the Kingdom before continuing their journey.
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The Ministry of Tourism introduced the visit visa in September 2019 as part of a broader initiative to showcase Saudi Arabia’s rich tourism offerings, engage visitors in cultural experiences and promote international interaction.
