Saudi Arabia opened tourist visas and relaxed restrictions on female tourists.

On September 27th, 2008, Saudi Arabia announced that it would open tourist visas to 49 countries around the world for the first time. This move is also to attract more foreigners to visit Saudi Arabia. This will be a historic moment for Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia opens tourist visas.

September 27(th), 2008

Open object:

There are 5/kloc-0 countries in the world, including China, and the visa fee is 440 Saudi riyals (about 836 RMB).

The dress code for female tourists has been relaxed: you don't have to wear Arab robes to cover your whole body, but you also need to wear "appropriate clothes". Female tourists don't need company.

These visas will be open to citizens of 5 1 countries, with a fee of 440 SR(US $ 1 17) and a period of 90 days. Closed Saudi Arabia, the most mysterious Muslim world, is gradually approaching the world's vision.

As a country that strictly implements Islamic teachings, Saudi Arabia's visas were previously only open to foreign workers, business people and pilgrims who went to Mecca and other holy places.

How to apply for a Saudi tourist visa?

Visitors need to prepare a medical insurance covering Saudi Arabia and provide an address in Saudi Arabia to apply (not just hotels. Visitors can apply for a visa on arrival at the airport after landing, or apply for an electronic visa through visa.visitsaudi.com. Among them, the electronic sign is multiple entries a year, allowing visitors to stay for up to 90 days.

For ordinary tourists, Saudi Arabia is the most mysterious country because it never issues tourist visas. In recent years, under the leadership of Deputy Crown Prince mohamed ben salman, Saudi Arabia has promoted the "Vision 2030" plan, aiming at reducing the country's long-term dependence on oil, and opening up and developing tourism is an important part of it.

The sister who has been to Saudi Arabia said?

Fortunately, Saudi Arabia has not yet opened a tourist visa. But don't be too envious. I flew six times in five days, and all kinds of work were really tiring.

But how tired and shocking! Go to any scenic spots are zero tourists, the real land of silence.

The locals are actually very nice, and the guide's daughter is super cute and follows us all the way. The stones at the foot here, if picked up casually, may have a history of more than 1000 years.

What shocked me most was the local concert hall, just like the sky city in the desert. Last year, in El Ola, Saudi Arabia, the "Winter in Tantora" music festival was held. This concert hall has received top artists from all over the world. Mandy played here last year.

Although Saudi Arabia does not open tourist visas, it has introduced special policies. If you buy tickets for the music festival, you can enter the country with a visa. Music festivals are usually held in winter, so interested friends can pay attention to them. .

Tips: All local women here must wear black robes, which tourists don't need, but it is also recommended not to wear too bright clothes.