Saudi Arabia rolls out ‘Package Visa’ to ease tourist travel

Saudi Arabia has launched Package Visa, a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to the country by integrating tourist visa applications directly into curated travel bookings.

The rollout is currently underway through qualified travel and tourism service providers across selected international markets, including Bangladesh, ahead of a broader global launch.

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The initiative builds on Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to simplify travel to the country.

Since launching the tourist e-Visa, Saudi Arabia has introduced several new entry options, including the visa on arrival and the Stopover Transit Visa.

Together, these initiatives have supported the country’s rapid tourism growth, with Saudi Arabia welcoming more than 29 million inbound visitors in 2025.

Commenting on the initiative, Ahmed Al Khateeb, Saudi Arabia’s minister of tourism, said, “As Saudi’s tourism sector continues to grow at pace, Package Visa reflects our commitment to making travel to Saudi more seamless for visitors.

“By integrating visa issuance with travel bookings, we are simplifying the visitor journey and creating a more connected travel experience.”

“This initiative also strengthens collaboration across the tourism ecosystem and supports Saudi’s position as an increasingly accessible global destination,” the minister added.

For visitors, Package Visa means fewer steps between planning a trip and experiencing Saudi. Instead of arranging flights, accommodation and a visa separately, eligible travellers can book everything through one integrated travel process, with the option to add events, activities and tourism experiences. The result is a simpler, more connected journey from booking to arrival.

For qualified travel and tourism service providers, the initiative creates an opportunity to offer more attractive travel packages, streamline the traveller journey, and encourage longer stays and richer travel experiences.

Package Visa is available only through qualified travel and tourism service providers that meet clear service standards and offer 24/7 customer support.

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) is responsible for promoting Saudi Arabia’s tourism destinations worldwide and developing the country’s tourism offerings through programmes, travel packages and business support.

STA operates 16 representative offices around the world, serving 38 countries.