The <a style="color: #993300;" href="https://mt.gov.The Ministry of Tourism has taken a new step to enable all GCC residents to apply for a tourist visa electronically, which enables individuals to visit the Kingdom's various regions and perform Umrah rituals, as the adoption of all professions of GCC residents has been expanded as a result of the continuous updates that the Ministry works on periodically.

Ministry of Tourism has announced a new step aimed at enabling all GCC residents to apply for a tourist visa electronically, which enables individuals to visit the Kingdom's various regions and perform Umrah rites. <The ministry had earlier announced amendments to the Visitor Visa Regulation for Tourism issued by <a style="color: #993300;" href="https://amlak.Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khatib, including expanding the eligible categories and providing more options for those wishing to visit the Kingdom for the purpose of tourism.

Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khatib. The move to allow those wishing to enter the Kingdom, without requiring specific professions, comes as part of the Ministry's efforts to give all GCC residents the opportunity to enjoy tourist destinations, participate in tourism and entertainment events, and learn more about the Kingdom's heritage and history.

Tourist visa from the "Spirit of Saudi Arabia" platform

The Ministry explained that all residents of GCC countries can now enter the Kingdom with an electronic tourist visa by applying through the “Spirit of Saudi Arabia” platform, provided that the residency is valid for at least three months, including first degree relatives of the residence visa holder coming with him, and domestic service workers coming with their sponsors.

Resident visa regulations stipulate that a tourist visa must be valid for at least three months. <The Ministry's Tourist Visitor Visa Regulation stipulates that tourists must comply with the regulations and instructions while in the Kingdom. The Ministry also noted that the Tourist Visa does not allow the performance of Hajj, nor does it allow the performance of Umrah during the Hajj season.

The Ministry also noted that the Tourist Visa does not allow the performance of Umrah during the Hajj season.