US, UK, and EU residents are eligible for Tourist visas on arrival
Jeddah — The tourist visa does not allow holders to perform Hajj or Umrah during the Hajj season. The Ministry of Tourism clarified the amendments to the tourist visa regulations.
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Today’s announcement will make it easier than ever before to visit #SaudiArabia, a great example of collaboration across the sector to provide a seamless travel experience for our visitors. pic.twitter.com/3qpv9slLdz
— وزارة السياحة (@Saudi_MT) September 1, 2022
The newly amended tourist visa regime requires tourists to comply with the regulations and security instructions during their stay in the Kingdom, including carrying identity documents at all times.

The ministry explained that holders of a GCC residency could enter the Kingdom on an e-tourist visa, provided the residency must be valid for at least three months.
For all residents of the UK, USA and EU ??????
— Visit Saudi (@VisitSaudiNow) September 1, 2022
Visa on arrival is now available in #Saudi ??
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This also applies to first-class visa holders’ relatives arriving with him and domestic workers arriving with their sponsors.
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Starting from today, we welcome all GCC residents! ??????????
— Visit Saudi (@VisitSaudiNow) September 1, 2022
To help visitors to #Saudi, you can now obtain a tourist eVisa in simple steps. ?
To apply: https://t.co/8fDYxTYizZ#WelcomeToArabia pic.twitter.com/phbVCGNvsI
On Thursday, Saudi Arabia announced new regulations that allow residents of the GCC countries to apply for e-visa and UK, US, and EU residents to apply for a visa on arrival.

#Saudi welcomes GCC residents! ???? ??????
— Visit Saudi (@VisitSaudiNow) September 1, 2022
Starting from now, anyone living in the GCC can apply for an eVisa online ?
Are you ready? #Saudi is waiting for you.#WelcomeToArabia
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Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb signed a ministerial order to make Saudi Arabia more accessible as visa applications become quicker and easier.
Saudi: There’s something to discover around every corner.
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Start your journey today ? https://t.co/BuCZ6sKGbU
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Travelers with valid tourist or business visas from the UK, the US, or any Schengen Agreement countries will be issued a visa upon arrival. Provided the applicant has visited the visa issuing country.