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Saudi Arabia Launches Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa with One-Year Validity
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new multiple-entry Umrah visa that allows pilgrims to visit the Kingdom multiple times within one year to perform Umrah. The new visa, launched by the Ministry…
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15 Types of Saudi Arabia Visas Explained
Saudi Arabia offers a wide range of visas for tourism, work, business, study, religious travel, and family visits. The type of visa you need depends on the purpose…
Saudi Arabia Visitor SIM Packages 2026: Compare STC, Mobily, Zain & Salam
Visitors arriving in Saudi Arabia can easily purchase a prepaid visitor SIM card at airports, telecom stores, and many retail outlets. These packages are designed for tourists, Umrah…
India, Bangladesh Among First Six Countries in Saudi Arabia’s New Visa Package
Saudi Arabia has launched a new Visa Package that allows eligible international travelers to obtain a Saudi tourist visa electronically as part of a bundled travel booking. According to a…
Saudi Arabia Launches New Package Visa for Tourists
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new Package Visa pilot to make visiting the Kingdom easier for eligible international travelers. The initiative allows approved travel and tourism companies to offer a…
How to Extend a Single or Multiple Visit Visa Through Absher in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia allows eligible visitors to extend their single-entry and multiple-entry visit visas online through the Absher platform, provided they meet the required conditions set by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat).…
Saudi Arabia Extends Expired Visas for Stranded Visitors Amid Regional Unrest
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced measures to address the status of foreign nationals holding expired visas who have been unable to leave the Kingdom due to…
Saudi Border Number Check Online: Find Your Border Number Easily
If you’ve recently arrived in Saudi Arabia on a new visa, one of the first things you’ll need is your border number (رقم الحدود). This 10-digit code is…
Permanent Family Visa Saudi Arabia 2026: Complete Guide
Bringing your family to Saudi Arabia is one of the most significant steps for expatriates working in the Kingdom. A permanent family visa allows your spouse and children…
Saudi Family Visit Visa 2026: Complete Application Guide for Expatriates
If you’re an expatriate living in Saudi Arabia and want to bring your family for a visit, the family visit visa makes it possible. The Ministry of Foreign…
How to Apply for a Saudi E-Visa as a GCC Resident: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re living in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country and planning to visit Saudi Arabia, you can now apply for an e-Visa entirely online. The digital application…
How to Get the Digital Visitor ID Card for Umrah Visa Holders in Saudi Arabia
If you are visiting Saudi Arabia on an Umrah visa, you no longer need to carry your passport everywhere. Instead, you can show a Digital Visitor ID for identity verification…