Saudi Arabia recently lowered the price of electronic visas for visitors, and also added 6 new nationalities to the list of eligible countries. The move is aimed at making the kingdom more accessible to international tourists and boosting the tourism sector.
New nationalities concerned by the measure
As of October 17, 2023, nationals of the following 6 new countries can now obtain an electronic visa to travel to Saudi Arabia: Mauritius, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, Thailand And Tรผrkiye.
Electronic visa for Saudi Arabia: who can benefit?
These are citizens of 65 countries and territories can apply for an e-Visa to Saudi Arabia.
Foreign visitors from countries not included in this list can also obtain an electronic visa via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal: visa.mofa.gov.sa or a visa on arrival if they hold a residence permit, tourist visa or business visa issued by a member state of the European Union, the United States or the United Kingdom.
How do I obtain an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia?
Nationals of the 65 countries and territories listed above can apply for an electronic visa before their departure on the website visa.visitsaudi.com. They can also obtain a visa on arrival without any prior formalities.