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The visa on arrival scheme has been introduced in Saudi Arabia for visitors holding valid visas for the US, UK and Schengen area.
This decision by the government followed the repealment of all COVID-19 restrictions related to travel and entry- thus indicating a return to pre-pandemic standards.
Ahmed Al Khateeb, the minister of tourism for Saudi Arabia and the chairman of the Saudi Tourism Authority explained that the restoration of the visa-on-arrival program marks the nation as one of the most accessible destinations in the world for leisure, business and religious travel. The government’s decision aims to further support the livelihoods of individuals who depend on tourism.
By driving their tourism strategy to focus on building domestic visitation sites- opening 11 destinations and creating comprehensive tourism packages, Saudi Arabia is ready to kick-start the marketisation of the tourism industry in 2022.
