{"id":18937,"date":"2024-05-15T16:54:09","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T14:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/?p=18937"},"modified":"2024-05-15T16:54:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T14:54:09","slug":"saudi-arabia-new-nationalities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/arabie-saoudite-nouvelles-nationalites\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia: 3 new nationalities eligible for e-Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Arabia continues to expand its e-visa program, making its services more accessible to citizens from all over the world. Recently, the country announced that nationals of <strong>Bahamas<\/strong>the <strong>Barbados<\/strong> and of <strong>Grenade<\/strong> can now apply for an e-Visa to visit the Kingdom. This initiative aims to promote global inclusiveness and simplify visa procedures, thus strengthening bilateral relations with these nations.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>A step towards better global connectivity<\/h2>\n<p>THE <strong>Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism<\/strong> has taken a significant step by extending its e-visa program to citizens of the Bahamas, Barbados and Grenada. From now on, these people can benefit from this fast, convenient service for a variety of reasons, such as tourism, visiting friends and family, or professional commitments such as conferences and exhibitions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tourism :<\/strong> Discover the cultural and historical riches of Saudi Arabia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Umrah pilgrimage :<\/strong> Take a spiritual journey, except during the Hajj season.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional commitments :<\/strong> Take part in events, exhibitions and conferences in the Kingdom.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family visits :<\/strong> Enjoy precious time with your loved ones living in Saudi Arabia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SaudiArabia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SaudiArabia<\/a> continues to welcome the world by streamlining visa procedures and adding 3 new countries eligible for e-visas or upon arrival at any of Saudi international airports, marking a significant step forward in providing an unforgettable tourism experience. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rlb1tCha0A\">pic.twitter.com\/rlb1tCha0A<\/a><\/p>\n<p>- \u0648\u0632\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u064a\u0627\u062d\u0629 (@Saudi_MT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Saudi_MT\/status\/1788193026893926903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2>Advantages of the Saudi e-Visa<\/h2>\n<p>This new visa offers several advantages <strong>key benefits<\/strong>including :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Simplicity:<\/strong> The possibility of applying online or obtaining it on arrival at Saudi Arabia's international airports.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multifunctionality:<\/strong> The visa covers a variety of purposes, from tourism to business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extended duration :<\/strong> Tourist and business visas often have a longer duration, facilitating extended stays of up to 90 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>It's also important to note that although multiple-entry visas allow recurrent access to the country, their length of stay is limited and they come with certain restrictions, including a ban on working for pay or performing Umrah during the Hajj season.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Compliance with Vision 2030<\/h2>\n<p>The expansion of the e-Visa program fits in perfectly with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/visa-world-expo-2030\/\">Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030<\/a>The new \"Tourism\" strategy is an ambitious initiative to diversify the country's economy and improve its global connectivity. This strategic move not only helps boost the tourism sector, but also fosters international cultural exchanges, enriching the visitor experience.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to citizens of the Bahamas, Barbados and Grenada, the electronic visa is also available to residents of the following countries <strong>UNITED STATES<\/strong>from <strong>United Kingdom<\/strong>and the<strong>European Union<\/strong>and to holders of visas to visit these regions. Residents of <strong>Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)<\/strong> can also take advantage of this opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>What's more, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/obtaining-a-transit-visa-with-a-saudi-airline-is-possible\/\">Saudi Arabia has introduced transit visas for passengers traveling with national airlines, <strong>Saudia<\/strong> And <strong>flynas<\/strong><\/a>. These visas allow a 96-hour stay in the Kingdom before continuing on to another destination.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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