SAUDI INTRODUCES "PACKAGE VISA", INTEGRATING TRAVEL BOOKING WITH EASIER VISA APPLICATION
The fully digital pilot lets eligible travelers book flights, hotels and visas in one process, with optional activities added through qualified providers.
- On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Saudi Arabia launched the Package Visa, a digital initiative integrating tourist visa applications directly into curated travel bookings to simplify the visitor experience.
- This initiative builds on Saudi's broader efforts to improve accessibility, following the introduction of visa-on-arrival and the Stopover Transit Visa, which helped the country welcome more than 29 million inbound visitors in 2025.
- Qualified service providers must meet clear standards and offer 24/7 customer support, allowing travelers to book flights, accommodations, and visas through one integrated process facilitated by the Saudi Tourism Authority.
- Saudi Minister His Excellency Ahmed Khateeb stated the initiative reflects a commitment to "making travel to Saudi more seamless for visitors," while empowering travel and tourism partners.
- Operating 16 representative offices worldwide, the STA serves 38 countries to promote the nation's unique assets and destination brand as part of its wider mandate for experience-led tourism.
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Saudi Arabia launches one-stop Package Visa
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has launched a pilot programme for its new Package Visa, introducing a travel scheme that enables eligible travellers to book flights, accommodation and tourist visas through a single process. The initiative is being rolled out in selected pilot markets through approved general travel and tourism service providers. It has been developed jointly by the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Inte…
Flights, hotels, visa in one go: 10 things to know about Saudi’s Package Visa
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new pilot Package Visa service for tourists. This digital initiative integrates flight and accommodation bookings with visa applications. Eligible travelers can now book their entire trip through a single, unified travel package. The service aims to simplify the visitor journey and encourage longer stays. This move supports Saudi Arabia's growing tourism sector and global accessibility.
Saudi launches new tourist package visa service with airfare, booking, trip planning
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