26/05/2022
Travel Update Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has launched a new regulation in which valid (tourist/business) US, UK or Schengen visa holders, who have visited these countries at least once can get a visa on arrival upon entering Saudi Arabia. However, residence permits or green card holders are not eligible for this.
Requirements List for valid (tourist/business) US, UK or Schengen visa holders:
* Passport validity 6 months or more from the entry time into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
* Passenger age 18 years or more. For less than 18 years old passengers, the presence of a guardian from the first degree is required (First degree: father, mother, brother, sister, grandfather, and grandmother).
* The visa ( UK/ US/ Schengen) has to be used at least once, and a stamp must be on it.
* Visa Type: Tourist / Business
* Approved Airlines while entering Saudi Arabia: Saudia, Flynas and Flyadeal
* Visa must be valid at the time of arrival.
* Covid Insurance: SAR 180 must be purchased at the airport.
* The visa on arrival fees are SAR 300, and the cost of medical insurance to cover COVID-19 treatment is SAR 180, including tax, bringing the total to SAR 480 or USD 128. The payment must be credited by a credit card or an international bank card in Saudi riyals currency.
The time it takes to issue the visa on arrival from 5 to 30 minutes. The tourist visa on arrival’s validity is multiple entrie1s, valid for an entire year, and the permitted period to stay in the Kingdom is 90 days. The tourist visa on arrival can be used during its validity period, provided that it does not exceed the permitted period of stay inside the Kingdom (90 days).
Please note: you can use the tourist visa on arrival to perform Umrah, but not during the Hajj season.
However, if you do not hold a US, UK, or Schengen visa, you can apply through the embassy by bringing these documents:
Tourists without a US, UK, or Schengen visa can apply with the following documents:
* Proof of residence (in the country where the visitor resides).
* Return ticket.
* Proof of employment.
* Financial solvency/bank statement.
* Identification.
* Residence address (confirmed reservation is not required, just the address).
* Flight itinerary.
Requirements:
* Passport validity 6 months or more from the entry time into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
* Passenger age 18 years or more. For less than 18 years old passengers, the presence of a guardian from the first degree is required (First degree: father, mother, brother, sister, grandfather, and grandmother).
The time it takes to issue the tourist visa is within 1 to 2 working days. The cost for a tourist visa is SAR 525, and a processing fee of SAR 10 for all applicants. The cost of the COVID-19 insurance will be included in the price of the tourism visa.
The tourist visa validity is multiple entries, valid for an entire year, and the permitted period to stay in the Kingdom is 90 days. The tourist visa can be used at any time during its validity period, provided that it does not exceed the permitted period of stay inside the Kingdom (90 days). You can use the tourist visa to perform Umrah but not during the Hajj season.
Current requirements as a tourist visa holder:
* Entry into the Kingdom is allowed regardless of immunization status.
* Travelers must hold a valid passport.
* A medical insurance is covering infection with the Coronavirus for everyone who enters the Kingdom (a Tourist visa already covers it).
* If you are going to drive, you must hold a valid international driving license, and the car must have insurance.
* Registration of arrival and registration of vaccine details is not required to enter the Kingdom, and fully vaccinated individuals can register their vaccine details through the Muqeem portal within 72 hours of departure
* After registering in Muqeem, the status on Tawakkalna will be "Immune".
* If you are not vaccinated, the status will be "Insured visitor" and you can perform any activity without any issue, exactly as you were vaccinated.
Source: CAA, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
