Saudi Arabia reintroduces electronic tourist and Umrah visas after Hajj

Saudi Arabia reopens its e-visas portal for tourists and Umrah pilgrims. This reopening, effective since June 10, is aimed at eligible international travelers wishing to enter Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi Tourism Authority.

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that the issuance of Umrah visas also resumed on June 10, just after the end of the Hajj rituals. The pilgrims present in Mecca ended their journey with the farewell circumambulation, the final rite of the pilgrimage. At the beginning of the year, the Saudi Arabian authorities had suspend issuance of all types of visasThis includes those for Umrah, family visits and tourism, in the run-up to the Hajj. April 13 had been the last entry date for Umrah pilgrims before the start of the annual pilgrimage.

Reopening of electronic visas

Reopening of electronic visa applications after the Hajj periodonce again enabling visitors of all origins to explore the country's emblematic sites, such as the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, as well as other major destinations such as Riyadh, Jeddah and Tabuk. A fully paperless application processThis makes it easy to obtain a visa in just a few minutes.

Tourist e-visa and Umrah offers significant advantages: multiple entries, stay of up to 90 days, valid for one year. Travelers can plan their stay with complete flexibility, whether for religious or tourist reasons.

Visa on arrival for several nationals

As part of this simplification of procedures, holders of a valid Schengen, UK or US visa, as well as residents of the European Union, the UK or the US, can now benefit from a visa on arrival at the Kingdom's ports of entry.

Adventure, spirituality and culture

The Saudi authorities also point to the diversity of experiencesThese include cultural festivals, desert excursions, Red Sea cruises and heritage discoveries. This strategy is part of the Kingdom's drive to open up to international tourism and promote its spiritual and cultural heritage.

Hisma Desert - NEOM, Saudi Arabia

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