For the first time ever, the Saudi Tourism Authority announces the extension of the Saudi multi-entry visa. The new release states that the multi-entry visa allows holders of Hayya Cards to stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 60 days without having to enter the country prior to the FIFA World Cup.
Further extensions will allow for ‘Hayya with Me (1+3)’, allowing Hayya Card holders and three additional friends and family members to enter the kingdom.
All travellers must hold valid Hayya cards to be eligible for free-of-charge entry, visitors will be allowed to stay in Saudi for 60-days starting 10 days prior to the FIFA World Cup.
The rule does not require entry to Doha first, the Hayya Card holder can avail the ease of restrictions prior, during and after the World Cup.
Flights are available to Saudi destinations, with carrier SAUDIA operating 40 shuttle flights daily to Doha from both Jeddah and Riyadh, increased to 60 daily flights on the Saudi team’s match days.
Saudi has also lifted all travel Covid restrictions for international travellers.
Earlier, it was announced that Saudi Arabia’s new regulation allows GCC residents to apply for a Saudi eVisa through the online portal. UK, US and EU residents are permitted to apply for Visa on Arrival.
Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Al Khateeb announced that Saudi Arabia is now more accessible to tourism.
Holders of a current tourist or business visa from the United Kingdom, the United States, or a Schengen nation may still apply for a visa on arrival as long as the visa has been used at least once to enter the country of issuance.
