Saudi Arabia expands e-visa access to include Türkiye and Thailand, among other countries

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has announced the extension of its e-visa system to encompass six additional countries.

The Ministry of Tourism revealed that visitors from Türkiye, Thailand, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, and Mauritius can now avail e-visas for purposes such as leisure, business, and religious travel, limited to Umrah.

This expansion brings the total number of countries granted visitor e-visas by Saudi Arabia to an impressive 63.

Additionally, individuals holding valid Schengen, UK, and US visas that have been previously utilized for entry into those respective countries are eligible for the e-visa.

Permanent residents of EU and GCC countries, the UK, and the US are also included in this provision.

Saudi Arabia, in its commitment to facilitating seamless travel, continues to offer the free 96-hour Stopover Visa.

This visa allows…