Saudi Arabia has launched a new KSA Visa platform via its Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, offering single-entry (valid 90 days) and multiple-entry (valid 1 year, stay up to 90 days per visit) options.
Applicants from more than 60 countries are eligible, including:
United States, Canada, Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Finland, Norway, Greece, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Malta, Maldives, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, South Africa, Seychelles, Mauritius, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Albania, Andorra, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Romania, Vatican City, Serbia, Slovenia, Moldova, Panama, and Saint Kitts & Nevis.
Processing is rapid, many applications are approved in as little as one minute to a few business days.The fee structure includes a US $80 visa fee (refundable), US $10.50 digital visa service fee (non-refundable) and US $10.50 digital insurance service fee (non-refundable); health insurance charges vary.
Applicants must hold a passport valid for at least six months, be aged 18 or above (or be accompanied by a guardian), maintain valid health insurance, and demonstrate sufficient means for their stay.Visa holders can visit relatives/friends, attend events or perform Umrah (outside Hajj). Tourism, cultural and leisure activities are permitted, however, the visa does not allow participation in the Hajj pilgrimage.
As part of its Vision 2030 initiative, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a global tourism hub. The launch of the KSA Visa platform marks a significant step in making travel smoother, more transparent and faster than ever.
