Cost of tourism in Canada for Saudis

Many citizens in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are looking for the prices and costs of tourism in Canada for Saudis, as it is one of the distinctive places for many of them to spend a fun time, whether to enjoy the charming atmosphere in various cities of Canada or for family visits or work and study, so through our article we will explain to you the prices and costs of a trip to Canada, in addition to the most important papers required to obtain a visa.

Cost of tourism in Canada for Saudis

The cost of tourism in Canada is as follows:

• The cost of applying for a visa is about 79 Saudi riyals, while the cost of shipping and transporting luggage and goods may reach 9 Saudi riyals.
• As for the electronic form or ETA travel permit, it is approximately 42 riyals, in addition to 5 riyals for a subsidized service and the cost of scanning or converting papers into digital documents for each page is approximately 24 Saudi riyals. If the procedure is done through a self-service workstation, the cost per hour to complete the service is 31 Saudi riyals.
• When obtaining the express mail service, it is 2 riyals, and for printing any required paper, it is 15 riyals. As for obtaining photography services in a manner that complies with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), it is approximately 9 Saudi riyals, and this is the cost of tourism in Canada for Saudis .
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• Cost of airline tickets :

  • Round trip ticket: Airfare prices from Saudi Arabia to Canada range between 4,500 - 8,000 Saudi Riyals depending on the season and airline.

• Accommodation:

  • 3 star hotels : average nightly price between 300 - 500 SAR.
  • 4-star hotels: Prices range from 600 - 1,000 Saudi riyals.
  • 5-star hotels: Prices start from 1,200 SAR and can go up to 2,500 SAR or more in popular locations.
  • Hotel apartments: Prices start from 400 Saudi riyals per night and may increase depending on location and area.

• Food cost:

  • Fast food: approximately 35-50 SAR.
  • Meal at an average restaurant : around 100-150 SAR per person.
  • A meal at a fancy restaurant: may cost up to 200-500 SAR per person.

• Movement within Canada:

  • Public transportation (day ticket): around 15-20 SAR.
  • Car rental: Prices range from 150 - 300 Saudi riyals per day depending on the type of car.

• Tourist activities:

  • Entrance tomuseums and exhibitions: between 30 - 80 Saudi riyals per person.
  • Nature and Skiing Trips: Skiing costs between 200 - 500 SAR per person.
  • Free activities : include visiting public parks and enjoying nature in open spaces.

• Visa and health insurance:

  • Tourist visa fees: approximately 300 - 500 Saudi riyals per person.
  • Health insurance: starts from 200 SAR per week.

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Canada tickets price from Saudi Arabia

The prices of travel tickets from Canada to Saudi Arabia also vary according to the different airlines and the city. Here are the cheapest current prices:

• The cheapest flight available from Canada to Saudi Arabia, specifically from Vancouver to Riyadh, with prices starting from 2,027 Saudi Riyals.
• The flight from Halifax to Jeddah is from 3,811 Saudi Riyals, while from Calgary to Jeddah it is 2,853 Saudi Riyals.
• On the other hand, January is considered the cheapest time to travel from Saudi Arabia to Canada , as the cost of flights is around 2,306 Saudi riyals. Wizz Air is one of the most famous cheap companies, offering excellent flight costs.

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Canada visa for residents of Saudi Arabia

After we learned about the cost of tourism in Canada for Saudis in general, we must know that there is a set of necessary papers that must be submitted when obtaining a Canadian visa, which are as follows:

• The application form for travel to Canada must be filled out accurately and signed, along with two recent photographs, approximately 6x4 cm in size, with the full name and date of birth on the back. For men, it is preferable that the photo be without wearing the shemagh.
• You should provide all the required information, including the type of visa, the purpose of the visit, and all the financial amounts you have available in Canadian dollars to ensure that you cover the expenses of traveling to Canada, in addition to the available information about how to contact you and the job that proves your financial ability.
• You are also required to add all information about your family's medical history, clarifying the extent of any criminal record, and mentioning all the countries you have visited during the past ten years.
• As for the visa fees, they are non-refundable and range from 75 to 100 Canadian dollars for one person, about 400 Canadian dollars for a family, and 150 Canadian dollars for a multiple-entry visa.
• In addition to the necessity of attaching passports with the applications, with the submission of a bank statement in English and a document from the employer stating the job and salary, and if there is an invitation, a letter is submitted from the inviting party, with the necessity of the parents’ approval when traveling for people under 18 years of age.

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How much is the ticket from Jeddah to Canada?

As for ticket prices from Jeddah to Canadian cities, they are as follows:

• From Jeddah to Toronto, a seven-day round trip costs about 2,751 Saudi riyals, and from Jeddah to Vancouver, a fifteen-day round trip costs about 2,888 Saudi riyals.
• Also, the trip from Jeddah to Halifax takes fifteen days and costs about 3,034 Saudi riyals, from Jeddah to Ottawa costs about 3,080 Saudi riyals, and from Jeddah to Calgary costs about 3,126 Saudi riyals.

From Saudi Arabia to Canada how many hours

As for the travel time from Saudi Arabia to Canada, it varies according to the airline as follows:

• From King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to Toronto City Airport via the famous Lufthansa company, it may take about 24 hours and about 45 minutes, with a long stopover or transit period of about 9 hours. If the flight is on Air Canada, the flight may take about 17 hours and 40 minutes with a transit on the return flight of 21 hours.
• While the flight from King Khalid Airport to Vancouver Airport via Saudi Airlines takes about 31 hours and 5 minutes, with a stopover or transit of 9 hours and about 40 minutes, from King Khalid Airport via Lufthansa takes only 17 hours.
• As for the return flight via Air Canada, it takes about 25 hours with an 11-hour transit.

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Saudi Airlines Flights to Canada

Also, to book Saudi Airlines flights to Canada, you can use one of the most famous travel applications, which is the Musafir application, to ensure getting the best flight through the following steps:

• First, you have to go to the Safarway app, enter the name of the desired city or airport and the place you will travel to, and specify your departure time.
• Then choose the type of flight, one-way or you need a round-trip flight, with the return date, the number of passengers and the airline, then click on the flight search icon.
• Then you will see the cheapest prices from all airlines, choose the flight that suits you to show you all the flight details, then add all the passenger data and click on the payment icon and enter all your credit card details in detail and then click on pay now when you are sure that you are ready to complete the reservation and travel to Canada or any other country.
• It is always preferable to stay away from tourist seasons and holidays to ensure getting the cheapest prices with multiple options available through companies, to get less transit time and better comfort throughout the trip.

In the end, we have finished explaining everything related to the cost of tourism in Canada for Saudis, the most important available flights and their average cost, as well as what are the necessary papers required from Saudi citizens to obtain an entry visa to Canada easily, in order to visit and travel.