Saudi Arabia announced the expansion of its visitor e-visa scheme to the nationals of eight countries

Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, announced the expansion of its tourist e-visa scheme to nationals of eight countries. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the nations include Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, the Maldives, South Africa, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Nationals of these countries can apply for a visiting visa online or at one of the Kingdom's ports of entry. They can utilise the visa to travel around the Kingdom, undertake Umrah, visit family and friends, and conduct business.

"By expanding e-visas to 8 new countries, Saudi Arabia takes another step forward in opening its doors to the world and offering an easier and simplified travel experience for all visitors to the Kingdom," stated the Kingdom's Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb.