Saudi Arabia expands tourist visa access to four nations
Citizens of Mexico, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia now eligible for Saudi tourist visas.
At a glance
- Four countries added to Saudi Arabia's tourist visa eligibility list
- Visa options include eVisas, visas on arrival, and transit visas
- Visitors can attend events, exhibitions, conferences and visit family and friends
- Ministry emphasises visits must comply with Kingdom regulations
Saudi Arabia has added citizens of Mexico, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia to the list of nationalities eligible for tourist visas, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday. The visa permits visitors to attend events, participate in exhibitions and conferences, and visit relatives and friends.
Citizens of the four countries can apply for eVisas, visas on arrival, or transit and stopover visas, each subject to specific eligibility requirements and regulations. The ministry stated that all visits remain subject to the Kingdom's applicable regulations and instructions.
Why it matters
The expansion broadens access to Saudi Arabia for international visitors and reflects efforts to increase tourism to the Kingdom.
Original reporting
- Saudi Gazette — LatestSaudi Arabia expands tourist visa eligibility to four new countries
- Saudi GazetteSaudi Arabia expands tourist visa eligibility to four new countries
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