Saudi Arabia Expands its E-Visa Programme To 66 Countries.

Saudi Arabia now offers electronic visas (e-visas) to people from Barbados, the Bahamas, and Grenada, expanding its international reach.

According to the Saudi Press Agency, tourists from these Caribbean countries can now apply for visas online or on arrival, joining a list of 66 eligible countries.

This decision is consistent with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goal to expand tourism, which seeks to diversify the economy and create new jobs. The Ministry of Tourism seeks to attract visitors from all over the world by streamlining the visa application procedure and highlighting the country’s rich cultural heritage and breathtaking surroundings.

Streamlined Process

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the Ministries of Interior and Tourism, has expedited visa application procedures.

Nationals from Barbados, the Bahamas, and Grenada can easily get visitor visas online or at any of the Kingdom’s international ports.

Benefits for Travellers

The Saudi e-visa provides a quick and effective way to enter Saudi Arabia. Visitors from newly added countries, as well as those from previously accepted nations, can now apply for visas online or at any international port in the Kingdom.

This e-visa is a tourist visa that is valid for up to 90 days and allows multiple entries. It permits for a variety of tourist activities, such as attending events, visiting family, and doing the Umrah pilgrimage (except Hajj).

This enhanced tourist visa programme benefits residents of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, as well as holders of visit visas from these regions.

What is the Saudi e-visa?

Saudi Arabia’s new tourist visa welcomes foreign visitors from 66 qualifying countries, with a simple application process via an efficient online site.

Eligibility and Activities

The tourist visa allows for participation in a variety of tourism-related activities, including events, family visits, leisure, and Umrah (except Hajj). However, this visa does not authorise activities such as studying.

Region-Eligible CountriesNorth AmericaBahamas, Barbados, Canada, Grenada, Panama, St. Kitts and Nevis, United StatesEuropeAlbania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and United KingdomAsiaAzerbaijan, Brunei, China (including Macau and Hong Kong), Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, and UzbekistanAfricaMauritius, Seychelles, and South AfricaOceaniaAustralia, New Zealand

Applying for a Saudi e-visa

For a pleasant travel experience, visit the official Saudi Arabia e.visa portal for the most up-to-date information and application procedures. The online application process is intended to be quick and user-friendly.

Saudi Arabia: Free 96-Hour Stopover Visa.

Last year, Saudi Arabia implemented a free 96-hour stopover visa to attract tourism. This innovative project allows visitors to stay in the Kingdom for up to 96 hours, increasing convenience and encouraging study of Saudi Arabia’s diverse cultural and economic landscapes.

Looking ahead.

As Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector grows, the e-visa programme is projected to expand to include additional nations. This step demonstrates the Kingdom’s ambition to becoming a major global tourist destination.