Saudi Arabia has opened an online visa portal aimed at attracting potential visitors from 49 countries. The portal, which is expected to be operational by the end of this year, will allow citizens and permanent residents in all countries with a visa-free regime access to the Kingdom for up to 90 days. The launch is part of the kingdom’s move to diversity its economy, and was announced two weeks after a drone attack crippled half its crude oil production and close to the first anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Events aimed at foreign tourists have also been organised. The visas would cost about $120 for multiple entries in one year, with a 90-day limit to each visit.
Saudi Arabia has opened an online visa portal aimed at attracting potential visitors from 49 countries. Up to now visas have been confined to Muslim pilgrims along with diplomatic and business visitors. The launch is part of the kingdom’s move to diversity its economy, and was announced two weeks after a drone attack crippled half its crude oil production and close to the first anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Events aimed at foreign tourists have also been organised. The visas would cost about $120 for multiple entries in one year, with a 90-day limit to each visit.