** Updated January 17, 2025 at 11am ** From February 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will impose a new health rule for all travelers entering its territory, including pilgrims performing Umrah or Hajj. This measure makes it compulsory to present a certificate of vaccination against meningitis for ... Read the article
According to a report by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj, 153,000 visitor visa holders have been apprehended for violating regulations related to the Hajj pilgrimage in 2023. This alarming figure underscores the importance of strictly adhering to the conditions of entry and stay in Saudi Arabia during this holy period.
Saudi Arabia continues to expand its e-visa program by making its services more accessible to citizens around the world. Recently, the country announced that nationals of the Bahamas, Barbados, and Grenada can now apply for an e-Visa to visit the Kingdom. This initiative aims to promote global inclusiveness and … Read the article
Saudi Arabia, known as a crossroads of the Muslim faith with the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, has recently revised its visa requirements to improve the experience of pilgrims. The changes, which directly impact the planning and execution of Umrah (minor pilgrimage), come at a time when the country … Read the article
Designated host city last November, Riyadh and Saudi Arabia are preparing to welcome the World Expo 2030 with great fanfare, an event expected to attract millions of visitors. To facilitate their arrival, the Saudi government wants to introduce a dedicated visa, similar to the one offered during the World Cup in ... Read the article
Polish airline LOT Polish Airlines continues to expand its network, announcing the addition of Saudi Arabia to its destinations from June 2024. This strategic decision aims to strengthen the company's position in the tourism market, particularly in Central Europe.
The Saudi government has announced the introduction of an electronic visa for ticket holders to the FIFA Club World Cup 2023, to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The initiative aims to simplify administrative procedures for international fans wishing to attend the matches, and to offer a ... Read the article
Saudi Arabia has announced 2 options for travelers to extend their Saudi visa while in the country. In this article, we present the different steps to follow and the advantages of this new procedure.
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.
An electronic transit visa can be issued free of charge by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, when booking an airline ticket with Saudia and Flynas airlines.
Saudi Arabia recently unveiled a major new visa procedure for the Umrah pilgrimage. From now on, the kingdom will offer a visa directly on arrival for citizens of several countries. It is no longer necessary to apply online.
Saudi Arabia has announced the extension of its electronic visa program (e-visa) to citizens of 8 additional countries, bringing the total number of eligible countries to 57.
The latest guidelines from the Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) specify the conditions for visa access to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj.
Every year, millions of Muslims from all over the world travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. These religious ceremonies are a highlight for all the faithful who wish to follow in the footsteps of the Prophet Mohammed. In this article, we'll look at the various aspects of the journey, including ... Read the article
The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar, are examining the possibility of introducing a regional visa inspired by the Schengen model for tourists. The project, aimed at further stimulating economic growth, has ... Read the article
Saudi Arabia announced on March 19 the arrival of its second national airline, Riyadh Air, which will be 100% owned by the country's Public Investment Fund.
Since January 30, 2023, Saudia and Flynas airlines have been offering their travelers the option of applying for a transit visa when booking a flight to Saudi Arabia. The process is online, free of charge and takes place on the airline's website. In collaboration with several government bodies ... Read the article
A number of travel formalities need to be taken into account before you leave, and it's important to seek advice from tourism professionals to prepare for your stay in the best possible way. Here are a few tips!
As 2022 draws to a close, sales of travel and holidays abroad are on the up. The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the tourism industry. Many countries have imposed strict sanitary measures on their populations and international travelers, and some have even been forced to close ... Read the article
The "Maqam" website enables pilgrims from outside the Kingdom to prepare their Umrah. The platform works in collaboration with a number of companies and approved tourist agencies. If you'd like to find out more, here are some pointers to help you.
Are you planning a cruise to an exceptional destination? If so, you should seriously consider Saudi Arabia. Indeed, in order to diversify the country's economy in the medium and long term, the Saudi authorities are betting heavily on the tourism sector. What's more, an electronic visa service has been launched ... Read the article
Good news for travelers. The national news agency has announced that international tourism will resume on August 1. Vaccinated travelers (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson) will even have the chance to avoid mandatory quarantine on arrival. As the vaccine does not prevent contamination, you will still need to provide a negative result of ... Read the article
After several months of suspension to limit the spread of Covid-19, Saudi Arabia is once again welcoming international travelers. Saudi Arabia ended the suspension of its international traffic on January 3, 2021. Airports and seaports have resumed traffic. By opening the Kingdom to international travelers, Saudi Arabia ... Read the article
The good news continues to flow into the tourism sector. Saudi Arabia has announced a "partial" resumption of international traffic as of today. After six long months of "shutdown" of air activity, the Saudi Ministry of the Interior announced a partial resumption of flights this Tuesday, September 15. The travelers concerned are people ... Read the article
Despite the almost instantaneous halt to international tourism following the new COVID-19 pandemic, companies in the sector have had to innovate to make their customers want to travel again when it becomes possible. Visamundi has chosen to expand its range of destinations. Our 12 destinations are now joined by 3 new recruits. It is now ... Read the article
Like all airlines, Dutch carrier KLM has been hard hit by the COVID19 crisis, but from the end of September it will be offering new measures to expand its network and better meet customer demand. From September 28, the airline will once again be offering ... Read the article
As of September 27, 2019, there are two ways to travel to the largest country in the Middle East: visa on arrival and e-Visa. However, it is strongly recommended that French tourists obtain this precious sesame, the e-Visa, before they travel. To obtain it, simply visit the official website ... Read the article
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