8 new nationalities now eligible for Saudi e-visa
Saudi Arabia expands its e-visa program to cover 57 eligible countries, including Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and more, targeting 100 million visitors by 2030.
Saudi Arabia has announced an expansion of its electronic visa (e-visa) program to include citizens of 8 additional countries, bringing the total number of eligible nationalities to 57.
Visitors from Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, the Maldives, South Africa, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan can now obtain an e-visa for leisure, business, and religious travel (Hajj and Umrah only for pilgrimage).
This announcement aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to open its borders to tourism and investment.
The country aims to attract over 100 million visitors by 2030, and the e-visa program is a key element of this strategy.
How the e-Visa is boosting Saudi tourism
E-visas are straightforward to obtain and can be applied for online in minutes. Applicants need only submit personal details, passport information, and a passport photo. E-visas are valid for up to 90 days and permit multiple entries.
The expansion of the e-visa program is welcome news for travelers and investors. It will simplify travel to Saudi Arabia, helping drive the country’s economic growth.
Here are key statistics on Saudi Arabia’s e-visa program:
Since its 2019 launch, the program has issued over 2 million visas.
The top demand for e-visas comes from citizens of India, China, and Indonesia.
E-visas cover leisure, business, and religious travel, including Hajj and Umrah.
This e-visa expansion underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to opening its doors and positioning itself as a leading global tourism destination.
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