Visa Application: Saudi Arabia has launched a unified platform for visa applications, named KSA Visa. This platform has streamlined the process of applying for visas for Hajj-Umrah as well as tourism, business and employment. The platform also connects the visa application process with more than 30 ministries, authorities and private sector organizations. The decision to create this platform has come shortly after the visit of Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Tawfiq bin Fauzan Al-Rabiah to India. This move is expected to benefit Haj pilgrims from India. Next year i.e. in 2024, about 20 lakh Indian pilgrims are expected to go to Saudi Arabia for Haj.
New unified visa platform for travelers
Better facilities are being provided for passengers traveling to Saudi. A new unified visa platform has been launched for travelers with the help of which one can easily apply for visa. Recently Saudi has informed that with the help of website – ksavisa.sa one can easily apply for visa.
Earlier, applying for this visa was done through Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) – visa.mofa.gov.sa. On this visa the applicant can stay in Saudi for 90 days.
You can also perform Umrah during this period
Information is also being given that during this period, stay in Saudi will be allowed for 90 days and Umrah can be performed during this period. The validity of this visa is one year. The validity of the passport should also be at least 6 months. The minimum age of the applicant should be 18 years. You can easily apply for a visa.
