Saudi launches tourism package visa service

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has announced the pilot launch of a new service that will allow travellers to secure their visa, flights and accommodations in an integrated package, the Gulf country's tourism ministry said on Monday."Building on our journey to make the Kingdom more accessible for inbound tourists, we are thrilled to announce the pilot launch of the #PackageVisa," the ministry said in a post on X.Instead of arranging flights, accommodation, and a visa separately, travellers can book everything through one integrated travel process."As Saudi's tourism sector continues to grow at pace, Package Visa reflects our commitment to making travel to Saudi more seamless for visitors," Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb said."By integrating visa issuance with travel bookings, we are simplifying the visitor journey and creating a more connected travel experience.

This initiative also strengthens collaboration across the tourism ecosystem and supports Saudi's position as an increasingly accessible global destination," the minister added.Saudi Arabia has introduced several measures to attract travellers from around the world, including visa on arrival and the stopover transit visa.The kingdom received more than 29 million inbound visitors in 2025. ...