In a historic move aimed at boosting the tourism sector, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched a new Visa Waiver Program, allowing citizens of several countries to travel to the Kingdom without the need for a prior visa. This step is part of Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify national income sources and attract millions of tourists from around the world.

Facilitating Travel and Attracting Visitors

The Visa Waiver Program allows eligible travelers to enter the Kingdom for tourism, business, and family visits, simplifying procedures and saving time. This decision is expected to significantly increase the number of visitors, especially from the countries included in the program, thereby enhancing cultural and economic exchange.

Wide-Ranging Economic Impacts

The tourism sector is considered one of the main pillars of Vision 2030, and the Kingdom is working to develop it intensively through massive projects such as “NEOM,” “the Red Sea,” and “Qiddiya.” The Visa Waiver Program aims to support these projects, as it will contribute to increasing tourism revenues, creating new job opportunities, and stimulating the hospitality, entertainment, and retail sectors.