Saudi Arabia expands e-tourist visa eligibility

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1. 27 Sept 2019Background

   Saudi Arabia launches tourist e-visa for citizens of 49 countries

   On 27 September 2019, Saudi Arabia began issuing electronic tourist visas to citizens of 49 countries, opening the kingdom to leisure travel.

2. 1 Jan 2023Background

   Saudi Arabia widens e-visa so tourists can also perform Umrah

   Saudi Arabia expanded its e-visa system so eligible visitors could travel on a tourist visa and also perform the Umrah pilgrimage.

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   5 Nov

   Saudi Arabia adds four more countries to its tourist e-visa list

   Citizens of Mexico, North Macedonia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina can now apply online for a Saudi tourist visa, the Tourism Ministry said.