Saudi Arabia announced that all expatriate residents in GCC countries, irrespective of their profession, will be allowed to obtain a tourist visa.
International visitors from 49 eligible countries can apply for an eVisa.
The decision was announced by the Ministry of Tourism. “Expatriate residents in GCC countries by applying through the “Visit Saudi” platform to obtain an electronic tourism visa, provided that the residence permit is valid for no less than three months.
Tourist visa holder is allowed to perform Umrah also.
He said that the numbers of Umrah pilgrims have so far neared 8 million.
Muslims holding different types of entry visas such as the personal, visit and tourism visas are allowed to peform Umrah and visit Al Rawda Al Sharifa, where the tomb of the Prophet Mohammed (Peace be Upon Him) is located in the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina after booking an e-appointment.
Saudi authorities have also extended the Umrah visa from 30 days to 90 and allowed holders to enter the kingdom via all land, air and sea outlets and leave from any airport.
The eVisa will be a one-year, multiple entry visa, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the country. The tourist visa allows you to take part in tourism-related activities such as, events, family & relatives visits, leisure, and Umrah (excluding Hajj) and excludes other activities such as studying.
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