All GCC residents can apply for Saudi tourist visa online
Published: 04:03 PM,Mar 10,2023 | EDITED : 08:03 PM,Mar 10,2023
Expat residents living in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now obtain Saudi Arabia’s tourist visa regardless of their profession, the country’s tourism minister announced on Thursday. Saudi Press Agency said the Ministry of Tourism has taken a new step to enable residents in all the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to apply online for a visit visa for tourism purposes. This will allow individuals to explore the various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and perform Umrah rituals.
The ministry had previously announced amendments to the regulation of visit visas for tourism, issued by Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel al Khatib. These amendments expand the eligible categories and provide more options for those wishing to visit the Kingdom for tourism purposes, SPA said.
This comes within the Ministry of Tourism's efforts to provide an opportunity for residents in the GCC states to visit tourist destinations, participate in tourism and entertainment events, and explore the heritage and historical sites of the Kingdom.
The applicant’s residency visa validity must for at least three months while the passport must be valid for at least six months to obtain the visa.
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“Saudi Arabia’s visa application is now simpler, more convenient and straightforward for residents of GCC states, regardless of their profession, ” Al Khatib tweeted.
Residents of GCC countries who wish to visit the Kingdom can visit the eVisa page, fill the requested data and upload the required documents. The visa fee costs $80 in addition to the cost of the health insurance. Once the application is submitted, applicants will get the eVisa by e-mail.
The ministry had previously announced amendments to the regulation of visit visas for tourism, issued by Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel al Khatib. These amendments expand the eligible categories and provide more options for those wishing to visit the Kingdom for tourism purposes, SPA said.
This comes within the Ministry of Tourism's efforts to provide an opportunity for residents in the GCC states to visit tourist destinations, participate in tourism and entertainment events, and explore the heritage and historical sites of the Kingdom.
The applicant’s residency visa validity must for at least three months while the passport must be valid for at least six months to obtain the visa.
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“Saudi Arabia’s visa application is now simpler, more convenient and straightforward for residents of GCC states, regardless of their profession, ” Al Khatib tweeted.
Residents of GCC countries who wish to visit the Kingdom can visit the eVisa page, fill the requested data and upload the required documents. The visa fee costs $80 in addition to the cost of the health insurance. Once the application is submitted, applicants will get the eVisa by e-mail.