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Saudi Arabia, which is looking to attract 100 million visitors by 2030, now grants instant visa to flyers travelling to the kingdom.
Effective Monday, January 30, travellers who book through Saudi Airlines and flynas can obtain a stopover visa which is valid for up to 96 hours or four days. The visa can be obtained electronically through the platforms of the two airlines.
It is issued “almost instantly” after the ticket is paid, or within a maximum of four hours, according to flynas.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which launched the visa service on Monday, said the new scheme enables those in transit to perform Umrah and visit the Prophet’s Mosque, as well as explore the kingdom and attend tourism events.
(Writing by Cleofe Maceda; editing by Daniel Luiz)
