Saudi announces multiple visa options for Indians
Times of IndiaGuest contributor and other agencies/ Updated : Jul 6, 2024, 22:20 IST
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With stopover visa, eVisa services and visa-on-arrival*Saudi extends an invitation to explore Riyadh’s vibrant cityscape, Jeddah’s cultural richness, hidden treasures of the Red Sea, and the ancient marvels of AlUla.
With stopover visa, eVisa services and visa-on-arrival*Saudi extends an invitation to explore Riyadh’s vibrant cityscape, Jeddah’s cultural richness, hidden treasures of the Red Sea, and the ancient marvels of AlUla. Read less
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Saudi beckons Indian travellers with an array of tourist visa options, introducing easier access to its diverse destinations. With stopover visa, eVisa services and visa-on-arrival*Saudi extends an invitation to explore Riyadh’s vibrant cityscape, Jeddah’s cultural richness, hidden treasures of the Red Sea, and the ancient marvels of AlUla. The new guidelines and visa options cater to a variety of travel needs, encouraging more travellers to explore the multi-faceted country.
Currently, there are 10 visa facilitation centers in Mumbai, Delhi, Cochin, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Calicut, with plans to establish additional centers in more cities. This aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to leverage India’s potential as the top source market by targeting 7.5 million Indian travelers by 2030. By the end of 2024, Saudi Arabia aims to double its visitor numbers to 2.2 million.
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Stopover Visa
Indian travellers can now apply for a Stopover visa, which is valid for up to 96 hours and can be obtained 90 days in advance at the Saudia airline website for a nominal fee towards administration and insurance services.eVisa
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Visa-on-arrival
Travellers meeting similar criteria of a valid tourist or business visa from the US, UK, or Schengen countries with entry stamps can avail a visa upon arrival at Saudi international airports as well. Those with permanent residency in these countries can also apply at self-service kiosks or passport control offices at Saudi airports.Read more: The least populated cities in the world
Those not eligible under the above-mentioned criteria can apply for the visa through Tasheer Centres across India. The process encompasses document preparation, appointment booking, application submission, biometric enrolment, and passport collection.
All of these visa options are valid for those wishing to perform Umrah.
*Stopover visa, eVisa, and Visa-on-Arrival come with conditional eligibility and are not valid for all travellers.
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