Saudi Arabia has announced that citizens of eight countries will be eligible for a visit visa.
The e-visa will be available to citizens from Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, South Africa, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Visitors to the kingdom can avail of this visa for purposes relating to tourism, business, visiting family and friends, and Umrah.
The extension of this e-visa brings the total number of eligible countries to 57.
The e-visa is valid for a whole entire year, allowing multiple entries, and a stay for up to 90 days.
However, it is important to note the following:
- To avoid penalties, visitors must leave the kingdom before the specified duration of stay ahead of its expiration.
- A visit visa does not allow tourists to work for a wage or perform Umrah during Hajj.
- The duration of stay, stated on the visa must be adhered to. The stay during the multiple-entry visa type is shorter.
- Visa renewal is possible only after its expiration.
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