Saudi Arabia has introduced a significant new visa platform designed to streamline the application procedures for visitors to the country. The platform encompasses visas for various purposes, including Hajj and Umrah visits, business trips, tourist visits, and work assignments.
Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform will establish connections among over 30 ministries and organizations, enabling visitors to easily locate the necessary documentation.
Unified Visa Platform Launched in Saudi Arabia
In accordance with the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the oversight of Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and under the guidance of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Executive Affairs, Abdulhadi bin Ahmed Al-Mansouri, has inaugurated the Unified National Visa Platform (KSA VISA) during the second edition of the Digital Government Forum.
The Unified National Platform establishes connections among more than 30 ministries, authorities, and private sector organizations to facilitate the visa application process, aligning with the national objectives of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
One of the pivotal processes implemented on the platform focuses on simplifying essential procedures for issuing visas, aiming to enhance the overall experience for visitors. The platform incorporates an intelligent search engine to provide convenient access to available visas.
Furthermore, it includes a centralised reference point that outlines visa requirements across various categories along with their application procedures.
In addition, an updated personal profile for visitors facilitates a straightforward visa review and reapplication process. Moreover, the platform has been improved through the integration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
These enhancements aim to ensure data accuracy verification and improve the overall efficiency of the platform, aligning it with its role in advancing the objectives of the Kingdom.
In 2023, Saudi Arabia has issued more than 18.6 million visas, according to Arabian Business.
For further information and to apply for a visa to visit Saudi Arabia, please visit www.ksavisa.sa.
