Saudi Arabia Expands E-Visa Entry Permit to Welcome 3 More Visitors
Uroosa Ahsan 
The world’s horizons widen, inviting travelers to embrace new adventures as Saudi Arabia expands its e-visa program…
Saudi Arabia is now making it easier for travelers from three more countries to visit with the expansion of its electronic visa (e-visa) program. Citizens from Barbados, the Bahamas, and Grenada can now apply for visas online or get them upon arrival. The Saudi Press Agency confirms this update, with the list of eligible countries now extended to 66.
Not only are citizens from the newly included countries welcome, but the tourist visa has also been extended to residents of the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and holders of visit visas from these regions. Additionally, residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are eligible for the visa, allowing them to travel to Saudi Arabia for tourism, the Umrah pilgrimage, family visits, and various events and conferences.
To further enhance convenience, Saudi Arabia has introduced transit visas for travelers flying with Saudia and flynas airlines. These visas permit a 96-hour stay in the Kingdom.
In September 2019, the Ministry introduced the visit visa In September 2019 to showcase Saudi Arabia’s tourism and culture. From North America to Oceania, Saudi Arabia’s e-visa invites travelers from all over to explore its wonders.
