Saudi Arabia has launched a new package visa initiative,
announcing the first seven countries eligible for the scheme, which allows
travelers to obtain a tourist visa through a single integrated travel package. The
program aims to simplify travel for visitors by combining flights,
accommodation and electronic visa services into a single booking process.
The service is currently available to travelers from Jordan,
Egypt, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Mexico, according to the
Ministry of Tourism.
The package visa allows visitors to arrange flights,
licensed hotel accommodation and an electronic tourist visa through approved
travel providers, eliminating the need to apply for a tourist visa separately.
According to the Saudi Gazette, the electronic visa is
issued within 48 hours of completing the purchase of an approved travel
package, eliminating the need to visit a Saudi embassy or submit a standalone
visa application.
Travelers must select an approved package through an
authorized travel agency, complete payment digitally, and receive their visa,
travel insurance and travel documents via email. The Ministry of Tourism has so
far accredited two providers, Rezrol and Almosafer, to offer the service.
Visa validity and package requirements: A single-entry
tourist visa is valid for three months, allowing visitors to stay in the
kingdom for a minimum of two days and a maximum of 88 days.
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