Key points
- Saudi Arabia launched a Package Visa combining an e-visa with flights and hotel bookings
- It is open first to citizens of Egypt, Jordan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Mexico
- The visa is valid for three months, single entry, and allows stays of 2 to 88 days
- The Ministry of Tourism says more nationalities will be added in later phases
What the Package Visa is
Saudi Arabia has announced its new Package Visa program, initially available to citizens of Egypt, Jordan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Mexico. The program combines an electronic visa with flights and hotel accommodation through a single booking.
Eligible travelers obtain an electronic tourist visa alongside pre-arranged return flights and accommodation at hotels rated four stars or higher and licensed by the Ministry of Tourism. Bookings are processed through two accredited agencies, Reserval and Almosafer. Once purchased, visas are issued electronically within 48 hours by email, together with travel insurance documents and booking confirmations.
Visa details and program costs
The figures below are the government program’s own costs.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Validity | 3 months from issuance |
| Entries | Single entry |
| Permitted stay | 2 to 88 days |
| Minimum package cost | SR 4,000 (about $1,066) per adult, for the first two days |
| Each additional day | SR 1,000 (about $267) |
| Visa fee component | SR 402.21 (about $107), including mandatory travel insurance |
What is covered
Packages exclude Umrah-related services in Makkah and Madinah, though visa holders may travel freely throughout Saudi Arabia after arrival. Travel agencies remain responsible for refunds or alternative arrangements if bookings fail for reasons beyond the traveler’s control.
What comes next
The Ministry of Tourism confirmed that additional nationalities will be added in later phases of the program. For current entry documents, see the Saudi Arabia destination hub.
