Saudi is the authentic home of Arabia, a destination of redolent of the mystique and romance of ancient civilizations, rich in iconic locations and unexpected stories delivered with the unparalleled hospitality for which Saudi people renowned.

From Al Jouf in the north to Jazan in the south, travelers will find arid deserts and lush valleys, clear seas and rugged mountains, ancient archaeological sites and modern architecture, haute cuisine and street food.

Riyadh City

Riyadh, the capital city, is the political and administrative centre of Saudi Arabia and is no less than a small wonder in itself. It is one of the most beautiful Middle Eastern cities where visitors have a buffet of stupendous attractions. Look at tall skyscrapers touching the sky here or get lost in the lanes of centuries-old forts and buildings.

Riyadh caters to different kinds of travellers. With its vibrant markets, parks, museums and lakes, the city attracts families as well from around the country and beyond.

Visit now and unravel the lively landscapes of Saudi Arabia and Riyadh.

Eligibility

Congrats, travelers From the United Arab Emirates are now eligible to enter into Saudi Arabia and have a great vacation!

However, if you are a GCC resident, you would require an e-visa (https://visa.visitsaudi.com)

No Visa is required for GCC nationals.

Things you need to have to enter Saudi Arabia

• Have a valid tourism visa obtained before arrival. Visa on arrival remains suspended for health and safety reasons.
• Provide a negative PCR test conducted no more than 72 hours before departure.
• Provide COVID-19 insurance.
• Vaccine certificates issued by official health authorities from the country that provided the vaccination for incoming travellers must be provided. The final dose (the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or the first dose of a single dose vaccine) should be received no less than 14 days before travelling to Saudi.
• Download and register the Tawakkalna application before arriving at the point of departure.

Precautions to Take While In Saudi Arabia

• Wear a mask all the time while at public places.
• Sanitize your hands frequently.
• Use the Tawakkalna app in Saudi to check the health status of others in your surroundings.
• Follow all health advisory and travel guidelines of the country.
• Always cough into your elbow and wear a mask.
• Immediately report any symptoms of fever, cough, and breathlessness (if you have any) to the nearest medical authority.

Important Notice for visitors travelling to Saudi Arabia on a Tourist Visa

• All visitors arriving in the country with a valid tourism visa must provide evidence of a full course of the vaccines currently recognized: 2 doses of Pfizer BioNTech or Comirnaty | 2 doses of Oxford AstraZeneca, Covishield, SK Bioscience or Vaxzevria | 2 doses of Moderna or Spikevax |1 dose of Johnson & Johnson
• Travellers who have completed two doses of the Sinopharm or Sinovac vaccines will be accepted on the condition that they have received an additional dose of one of the vaccines approved in the Kingdom mentioned in the above paragraph.
• Travellers should carry either their vaccine certificates or proof of vaccination status via applications recognized in Saudi Arabia.
• Conditions and guidelines to enter Saudi Arabia are subject to change anytime without any prior notice. Hence, make sure to check all the latest COVID-19 updates before your travel.
• If you are fully immunized against COVID-19 with vaccines approved by the WHO but not recognized in Saudi Arabia or you have received the first dose only of any of the vaccines recognized in Saudi :
  1. Travellers who do not hold Saudi citizenship or residency must undertake a five day period of institutional quarantine in a designated hotel. The quarantine will be lifted upon a negative PCR result on the fifth day after arrival.
  2. Travellers are advised to book the quarantine package through the airline on which they are arriving.
  3. Travellers who hold Saudi citizenship or residency must undertake a five day period of home quarantine. The quarantine will be lifted upon a negative PCR result on the fifth day after arrival.