For the first time, Saudi Arabia to offer tourist visas

  • Saudi Arabiawill offer tourist visas for the first time as a measure to expand its economy away from oil. As a part, it will open applications for online tourist visas to citizens of 49 countries. Enhancing tourism is a one among the targets in Vision 2030 reform programme of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman.

About Saudi Arabia:

  • Capital: Riyadh
  • Currency: Saudi riyal
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