Citizens of these countries can now obtain visitor visas electronically or upon arrival at Saudi Arabian international ports.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministries of Interior and Tourism, made this announcement as part of Saudi Arabia's goal to enhance the tourist experience for visitors from around the world.

The new visas will have a validity of one year and allow multiple reentries.

The text discusses the details of a year-long electronic visa for select countries, which allows a maximum stay of three months at a time.

The visa can be obtained instantly through the Digital Saudi Embassy and can be used for tourism, Umrah, business, or visiting relatives and friends.

The visa duration cannot be renewed before expiration, and visa holders must leave Saudi Arabia before the specified stay period to avoid penalties.

The visa does not permit work or Umrah during the Hajj season.

More information, including eligible countries and application process, can be found on the website visitsaudi.com.

In October 2023, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Tourism expanded the e-visit visa regime to include six new countries: Turkiye, Thailand, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, and Mauritius.

This brings the total number of countries to 66.

Additionally, visitors holding valid Schengen, UK, and US visas, as well as permanent residents of EU and GCC countries, the UK, and the US, are eligible for a visitor e-visa.