Saudi Arabia grants streamlined entry to UK, US, Schengen visa holders

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The Ministry of Tourism announced that the UK, US and Schengen tourism visa holders, as well as permanent residents from any EU country can now have a streamlined entry to Saudi Arabia. They can apply for an instant visa via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

The move aligns with the ministry’s effort to facilitate entry to the Kingdom for individuals and support tourism activities.

Holders of a valid tourism or business visa from the US, UK or any Schengen state are granted an exception, provided that the visa was used at least once to enter the issuing country.

The abovementioned exception grants the same entry rights to the visa holder’s first-degree relatives as well as those who obtained permanent resident in the US, EU or the UK.

Permanent residence holders also grant first-degree relatives access to the Kingdom via an upon-arrival visa at any air, land and sea ports.