Saudi Arabia Banned Multiple Entry Visit Visas for 14 Countries

📅 Effective Date: February 1, 2025

Saudi Arabia has officially banned the issuance of one-year multiple-entry visit visas for citizens of 14 countries.

New Visa Regulations

Citizens of these 14 countries are now eligible only for a single-entry visa (with a maximum stay of 30 days).

This new policy applies to:
✅ Tourism visas 🏝️
✅ Business visas 💼
✅ Family visit visas 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

However, the following visa categories remain unaffected:
🔹 Residency visas 🏠
🔹 Hajj & Umrah visas 🕋
🔹 Diplomatic visas 🏛️

Affected Countries

🇩🇿 Algeria
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
🇪🇬 Egypt
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
🇮🇳 India
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇮🇶 Iraq
🇯🇴 Jordan
🇲🇦 Morocco
🇳🇬 Nigeria
🇵🇰 Pakistan
🇸🇩 Sudan
🇹🇳 Tunisia
🇾🇪 Yemen

What This Means for Travelers?

1️⃣ Travelers from these countries must apply for a single-entry visa instead of a multiple-entry visa.
2️⃣ Those planning long-term visits must carefully plan their stay within the 30-day limit.
3️⃣ Hajj, Umrah, and Residency visas are not affected, so religious and long-term residents can still apply as usual.

📢 Stay updated with the latest visa policies before traveling! ✈️