Riyadh – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the Personal Visit Visa, which allows citizens to invite their friends from outside the Kingdom. This enables visitors to perform Umrah rituals, visit the Two Holy Mosques, and enjoy tourist tours across various regions.
This visa allows citizens to invite their guests for a single trip or multiple trips during its validity period, which can extend up to 90 days or a full year. The visitor is permitted to stay within the Kingdom for up to 90 days.
The visa provides its holder with the freedom to travel and explore historical, cultural, and entertainment landmarks, in addition to performing Umrah in accordance with established regulations. This makes it an option that combines religious and tourist aspects.
The application for the visa is submitted through the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs platform or via approved electronic platforms. The inviting citizen enters the visitor’s data and invitation information and pays the prescribed fees for it to be issued electronically. The visitor then completes the procedures upon arrival in the Kingdom.
Relevant authorities emphasized the importance of visitors adhering to the specified duration of stay and not exceeding it to avoid any legal consequences. It is also necessary to review in advance the conditions for visiting the Two Holy Mosques and the procedures for performing Umrah to ensure a safe and organized experience within the Kingdom.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a sovereign state on the Arabian Peninsula, founded in 1932 by King Abdulaziz Al Saud, who unified the regions of Najd and Hejaz. It is the birthplace of Islam, home to the religion’s two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina, and its history and culture are deeply intertwined with the Islamic faith.
Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, historically a walled oasis town and the historic seat of the Al Saud dynasty. Its modern transformation began after it was established as the national capital in 1932, accelerating dramatically with the oil boom of the 20th century into a major global metropolis and financial hub.
Two Holy Mosques
The Two Holy Mosques refer to Al-Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, which houses the Kaaba and is Islam’s holiest site, and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, the burial place of the Prophet Muhammad. Their history is deeply intertwined with the origins of Islam, with the former’s sanctuary dating back to the time of Abraham and the latter established by Muhammad after his migration in 622 CE. They are the focal points of the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages and have been continuously expanded and renovated by successive Muslim rulers over centuries.
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the government body responsible for managing the Kingdom’s international relations and diplomatic affairs. It was formally established in 1930 by King Abdulaziz Al Saud, following the unification of the country, to organize and centralize its foreign policy and engagements.
