KSA Business: Saudi Arabia to offer eVisa to all GCC residents – Gulf Digital News

KSA Business: Saudi Arabia to offer eVisa to all GCC residents – Gulf Digital News

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism has decided to allow residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to apply for an electronic tourist visa (eVisa) to enter the kingdom.

Further extension of the new regulations will additionally enable residents of the UK, US, and EU to apply for a Visa on Arrival. Visitors will be able to enjoy and explore Saudi Arabia’s many unique tourist destinations, its stunning diversity of landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the unparalleled hospitality of the Saudi people.

The new eVisa announcement, and the extension of the visa on arrival is a solid step forward in making it even easier for tourists from all over the world to visit Saudi Arabia, said Saudi Tourism Authority, welcoming the move.

With an extensive variety of packages and full calendar of events taking place throughout the year, Saudi Arabia is creating exciting opportunities for travellers to experience the authentic home of Arabia.

Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO and Member of the Board at Saudi Tourism Authority, commented: “The facilitation of a tourist visa for millions of GCC residents and the visa on arrival extension supports our ambition to welcome 100 million visitors a year by 2030, to the world’s biggest new leisure tourism destination. This