Saudi Arabia banned one year visit visa for 14 countries

Recently, i got to know about certain changes in visa policy of Saudi Arabia and for anyone who is making plan to visit Saudi Arabia, they should know that Saudi Arabia has recently implemented a major shift in its visa policy by discontinuing one-year multiple-entry visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including India.

Now, you can only apply for single-entry visas, which restrict the duration of stay to a maximum of 30 days. Previously, the one-year visa allowed people to make multiple trips within a year, making it more convenient for regular visitors. However, with this new regulation, travelers will now need to reapply for visas with every visit, adding more logistical hurdles and potentially higher costs.

Why was this decision implemented ?

The primary aim of this decision is to prevent the misuse of multiple-entry visas, which in recent years have been used by some travelers to perform Hajj without proper registration. To address this, Saudi authorities are strictly enforcing the new visa rules. This policy will particularly affect Muslim travelers, as Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and a deeply significant religious obligation. Every Muslim strives to complete at least one Hajj pilgrimage in their lifetime, making this a pivotal journey for many.

The decision could also be seen as an effort by Saudi Arabia to shift focus toward fostering tourism under stricter regulations. It aims to ensure compliance and better control over visitors, especially those coming from countries where there has been a surge in travel demand.

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