Residents in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now attain a Saudi tourist visa regardless of their profession, Ahmed al-Khateeb, the Kingdom\u2019s tourism minister, said on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSaudi Arabia\u2019s visa application is now simpler, more convenient and straightforward for residents of GCC states, regardless of their profession,\u201d al-Khateeb said on Twitter.
In addition to tourism, the eVisa allows its holders to perform Umrah.
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There is multiple and single entry available, according to information shared by the minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residents of GCC countries who wish to visit the Kingdom can visit the eVisa page, fill the requested data and upload the required documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The visa fee costs $80 (300 SAR) in addition to the cost of the health insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the application is submitted, applicants will get the eVisa by email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The applicant\u2019s residency document must be valid for at least three months while the passport must be valid for at least six months to qualify for the visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The eVisa to the Kingdom had previously permitted GCC residents with occupations listed on an approved list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the latest in a raft of visa reforms in Saudi Arabia. In January, the Kingdom introduced a new free transit visa allowing stopover passengers to stay in the country for up to four days.
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