Kinds of Travelers in Saudi Arabia

All you need to know

• How much will a family visit visa cost?

  There are fees for the visa (SAR 300) and insurance (SAR 140). The sum in SAR is the same as $123 USD. The visa is good for a full year (365 days), with a maximum stay of 90 days at a time and multiple entries.

• Can unmarried couple stay together in Saudi Arabia?

  According to the country's new regulation, unmarried foreign couples are allowed to rent hotel rooms together.

• What are the best three places to stay?

  Best three places to stay are:

  • Raffles Makkah Palace
  • National Park Hotel
  • Pullman hotels and Resorts

• How long does it take to get a Business Visa?

  Once you get the invitation, you should begin gathering all of the documents to fulfil the criteria for the Saudi business visa application. The processing period ranges from 2 to 3 working days, depending on when they receive the application at their offices.

• Is Umrah and Hajj compulsory?

  Umrah is optional, while Hajj is mandatory for those who are physically fit and able to finance it. Although Umrah can be conducted at any time of year, Hajj is only performed between the 8th and 13th of Dhul Hijah, the Islamic lunar calendar's final month.

• Can female travelers drive in Saudi Arabia?

  Women have the ability to hire vehicles and drive on their own. That is, as long as you have a Saudi driver's license or an international driver's permit (IDP).