Rules for Saudi tourist visa are very restricted, not
everyone is allowed to visit the country. One requires fulfilling several
formalities. Although the sponsorship with a Saudi citizen is necessary but in
spite of that Saudi has stopped issuing tourist visa to all the countries.
Saudi Arabia is a religious place. Although in
recent years there has been a great relaxation in the laws. Strict rules and
stickiness towards their cultural values have attracted most of the people
around the world to visit the country.Although Saudi
Arabia is not an open place that welcome
tourist. But based on certain norms Saudi tourist visa can be obtained.
It may also
vary with the different cases.
Tourist Visa requirements:
Although
there is no such concept of Saudi tourist visa whereas it can be issued in
certain nations -
European
countries, North American countries, South American countries, Japan, People’s
Republic of China, Republic of China, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Australia,
South Korea and South Africa.
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Valid
passport for at least 6 months is required.
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1 colored
photograph (passport sized) white background.
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Visa can be
applied by the recognized licensed travel agents; the list can be obtained on
the official website of the Saudi Ministry.
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Application
to be filled with black ink in Arabic.
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A sponsorship
letter.
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Contact
details and full passport details.
Sponsor: A
Person (may be a relative, friend in tourist visa case) can fill up the
application and complete the formalities required on the behalf of the
applicant.
How sponsor can be contacted if we do not have any
relative:
There are
certain licensed travel companies who will arrange and complete the visa
formalities for the group. The place of stay and the returns journey shall also
be confirmed.
Guidelines for tourist:
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Certain areas
are restricted for the entry by Islamic community only.
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The cultural
values shall be respected.
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Tourist shall
be companion by the guides every time.
