Saudi Arabia – Travel & Pilgrimage Guide

In alignment with its Vision 2030 goals, Saudi Arabia introduced a streamlined digital entry platform in 2019, welcoming visitors from around the world. Eligible travelers can now access the Kingdom for tourism, pilgrimage such as Umrah, or professional engagements with ease.

Requirements to Enter:

  • Passport / Travel Document with at least six months of remaining validity
  • Active and accessible email address
  • Proof of funds

Discovering Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is gaining momentum as a must-visit location for global travelers. The country features a captivating mix of ancient landmarks and modern developments. Highlights include the archaeological wonders of AlUla, the historical charm of Diriyah, coastal experiences at the Jeddah Corniche, and the dynamic cityscape of Riyadh. Nature lovers and thrill-seekers can enjoy a range of outdoor activities—from dune adventures and reef diving to hiking in rugged mountains. The Kingdom continues to invest in tourism infrastructure, making journeys more seamless and enjoyable.

Performing Umrah

Umrah is a sacred pilgrimage that can be carried out at any time during the year. Many service providers offer packages that include accommodations, city transport, and guided religious site tours, ensuring visitors can stay focused on their spiritual goals without the stress of planning logistics.

Eligible Countries

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BelarusBelgiumBelizeBhutan
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ChileChinaColombiaComoros
Costa RicaCroatia (hrvatska)CubaCyprus
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EcuadorEgyptEstoniaFinland
FranceFrance, MetropolitanGambiaGeorgia
GermanyGhanaGreeceGreenland
Hong KongHungaryIcelandIndia
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JamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstan
KenyaKorea, Republic OfKosovoKyrgyzstan
Lao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLiechtenstein
LithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMalaysia
MaldivesMaltaMauritaniaMauritius
MexicoMoldova, Republic OfMonacoMongolia
MontenegroMoroccoMyanmarNepal
NetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNon-emirati
Non-kuwaitiNon-omaniNon-qatariNorway
PakistanPalauPanamaParaguay
PeruPhilippinesPolandPortugal
Puerto RicoRomaniaRussian FederationSaint Kitts And Nevis
San MarinoSerbiaSingaporeSlovakia
SloveniaSouth AfricaSpainSri Lanka
SwedenSwitzerlandTajikistanThailand
TogoTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks And Caicos Islands
UkraineUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguay
UzbekistanVatican City StateVietnam