Saudi Arabia entry visa for residents of the Gulf countries - all the details!
26 Nov 2023

Greetings to all residents of the Gulf countries! We are pleased to announce to you the possibility of obtaining a visit visa to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the purpose of tourism easily and conveniently, without the need for certain conditions! Do not miss this opportunity, prepare your bags and begin your journey to the Kingdom, where - thanks to this visa - you can also perform Umrah, in addition to enjoying the most wonderful events held in various cities of the Kingdom and exploring its tourist treasures!
Saudi e-tourist visa for residents of Gulf countries
The Saudi Ministry of Tourism decided to accept electronic visit visa applications for all professions, for individuals wishing to travel for the purpose of tourism, and who reside in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
This step comes as part of the Ministry's efforts to provide opportunities for all residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to enjoy tourist attractions, and participate in tourism and entertainment events, without the need to specify a specific profession.
This step comes in the context of ongoing decisions issued by the Ministry of Tourism, which aims to provide facilities and achieve strategic objectives, by attracting an increasing number of pilgrims, tourists and entrepreneurs, with the aim of achieving a number of up to 100 million annual visits by 2030.
Benefits of a tourist visa for residents of the Gulf countries
- Issued for tourism and Umrah purposes.
- Allows entry once or multiple times as desired.
- Provides the opportunity to perform Umrah (except for the Hajj season).
- It enables holders to enjoy tourist attractions and participate in the wonderful national and international events that are held in the Kingdom throughout the year.
- It does not allow the performance of Hajj.
How to obtain a tourist visa for residents of the Gulf
1. Visit the visa page and fill out the required information on the Saudi Spirit website .
2. Upload the required official documents through the platform.
3. I pay the visa-related fees through the available payment methods.
4. Receive the visa via the registered email you provided.
Application requirements for a tourist visa for Gulf residents
1. You must have a valid residence permit in one of the Gulf countries for a period of no less than 3 months, and this must include relatives who hold a first-class residence visa and are coming with you, as well as for domestic workers accompanied by their sponsors.
2. The passport must be valid for a period of no less than 6 months.
The cost of a Saudi tourist visa for residents of the Gulf countries
The price of a tourist visa is set at 300 riyals, in addition to the cost of medical insurance.
Spirit of Saudi Arabia package for travelers by land
“Spirit of Saudi Arabia” offers a special welcome package that includes a group of privileges and special offers for travelers via land. This offer includes a detailed tourist guide, a map of the capital, Riyadh, exclusive discounts from international stores, in addition to special opportunities in several restaurants, and a fuel card worth 100 riyals.
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