The Saudi Ministry of tourism has announced new facilities to enable holders of visit visas to the United Kingdom and the United States, Schengen visas and holders of permanent residence in one of the EU countries, the United Kingdom or the United States, who wish to visit Saudi Arabia, to obtain an instant e-visa through the Ministry of foreign affairs website.

The amended visa regulation granted an exception to holders of a valid tourist or business visa from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, or one of the Schengen Agreement countries, provided that it has been activated, by entering the visa-granting country at least once.
This exception includes the relatives of the first-class visa holder for those arriving with him, as well as those who have permanent residence in the United States of America, the European Union countries, or in the United Kingdom, including relatives of the first-class residence holder for those arriving with him, through a visa upon arrival at any of the kingdom's land, sea, or air ports.
The amended tourist visa regulation confirmed that tourists must comply with the regulations and instructions while in the kingdom, including carrying identification documents at all times, pointing out that the tourist visa does not allow performing Hajj, nor does it allow performing Umrah during the Hajj season.
The Ministry invited those wishing to obtain more details about the tourist visa regulation, and to find out the list of countries whose citizens can apply for a visa, to visit ( the official website of the Ministry of foreign affairs ) .

The Saudi tourism authority has renewed its welcome to all tourists from all over the world, stressing the importance of the new facilities announced by the Ministry of tourism to enable holders of visit visas to the United Kingdom, the United States and Schengen visas, and holders of permanent residence in one of the EU countries, the United Kingdom or the United States to obtain an e-visa through the Ministry of foreign affairs website, whether to perform Umrah outside the Hajj season, tourism or attend events, exhibitions and conferences, which are new facilities, added to the facilities provided in advance for the same categories, who can also obtain a visa on arrival.
This announcement comes as a confirmation of the efforts of the Saudi tourism system and its partners from government agencies to provide more facilities for travelers coming to the Kingdom, and to continue working to improve visitors ' experiences and enrich their trip to Saudi tourist destinations to enjoy inspiring experiences, natural, climatic and cultural diversity, and a rich agenda of events in all regions of the Kingdom throughout the year.
Travelers to the kingdom who wish to issue a tourist visa can visit the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.mofa.gov.sa), for more details, important information, and facilities provided.
The electronic tourist visa was launched in the last quarter of 2019; and the decisions issued to accommodate new segments at every step to contribute to attracting more visitors; ensure the smooth tourist experience; and achieve the objectives of the National Tourism Strategy, seeking to consolidate the position of Saudi Arabia on the global tourism map.
The "spirit of Saudi Arabia" website also allows (www.visitsaudi.com/ar/travel-regulations it is also possible to view a package of various tourist packages, the agenda of qualitative and international events, and many inspiring tourist experiences, as well as many options and packages are available to enrich the experience of visitors to Mecca and Medina. For more information, you can contact the tourist care center at (930), which receives inquiries and feedback in more than eight languages around the clock, or contact the askvisitsaudi@ account on the social networking platform "Twitter".