Saudi Arabia is launching package visa pilot program to simplify travel
This is how it works
A new package visa in Saudi Arabia is being rolled out as part of a new pilot programme to help tourists simplify travel within the Kingdom. The visa has been launched through approved general travel and tourism service providers in selected pilot markets.
The new package visa in Saudi Arabia will enable eligible visitors to obtain a tourist visa as part of an integrated travel package. The move comes as part of a series of efforts by the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior and the Insurance Authority.
The visa builds on the several new initiatives that have been introduced since the launch of Saudi Arabia’s tourist e-Visa, per Saudi Gazette. These include the visa on arrival and the Stopover Transit Visa, offering visitors more flexible ways to enter the Kingdom. These initiatives helped Saudi Arabia welcome more than 29 million inbound visitors in 2025.
Under the pilot, eligible travellers can book their trips through qualified travel and tourism service providers, combining round-trip flights, accommodation at licensed hospitality facilities and the electronic tourist visa application into a single package. Travel agents may also include events, activities and tourism experiences.
The Ministry of Tourism said the initiative is expected to make Saudi travel packages more attractive by reducing administrative steps for visitors while helping service providers create higher-value itineraries that encourage longer stays and increased visitor spending within the Kingdom.
To ensure service quality, only travel providers meeting strict eligibility requirements, including digital booking platforms, 24/7 technical support and customer service centres, will be allowed to participate in the programme.
When asked about the new launch, Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said: “Saudi Arabia’s tourism story has always been about ambition, openness and continuous progress. With the Package Visa, we are taking the next step: empowering our travel and tourism partners, simplifying the journey for visitors, and creating a smarter, more seamless way to experience Saudi Arabia. This pilot is a glimpse of what comes next, and we invite our partners and future visitors to be part of it.”
For more information, please visit: mt.gov.sa
