Saudi Arabia has issued an update on a major new visa for visitors to the Kingdom. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that citizens in the country are able to invite friends to visit the Kingdom to perform Umrah rituals. The personal visit visa is available both in single and multiple entry options.
In a social media post outlining the benefits of the personal visit visa, the ministry specified four key advantages:
- Available as single or multiple entry visa
- Allows holder to perform Umrah rituals and visit the Prophet’s Mosque
- Lets visitors see historical sites and other cultural destinations in the Kingdom
- Holders can make tourist trips and visit all cities in Saudi Arabia
Two types of personal visit visa can be applied for:
- Single entry, which is valid for 90 days and lasts for 90 days
- Multiple entry visa, which is valid for 365 days and stays of 90 days
Saudi citizens can invite multiple guests at the same time on a personal visit visa, according a previous update by the Ministry of Haj and Umrah.
Guests need to pay fees and medical insurance after filling out the visa application form online and must submit the application and passport to the Saudi embassy or consulate in the country where they reside, or through accredited centres.
Applications for a personal visit visa can be made through the visa platform of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
