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Egyptian nationals living and working in the UAE may need a Saudi visa when travelling to Saudi Arabia for tourism, family visits, business or Umrah. Although Egyptian passport holders are not included in the standard Saudi tourist eVisa nationality list, UAE residents may have another application option through the GCC-resident…

Planning a trip to Kuwait from the UAE? Before booking your flight, check the latest Kuwait visa requirements, passport validity rules and entry conditions. Foreign nationals living in the UAE may be eligible for a Kuwait tourist visa, including visa-on-arrival arrangements for eligible GCC residents. However, the requirements depend on…

Saudi Arabia is an attractive destination for winter holidays, offering historic cities, desert adventures, cultural attractions and family-friendly experiences. From November 2026 to March 2027, travellers can plan trips to Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla and other destinations while enjoying seasonal outdoor activities. Before booking flights or hotels, choosing the correct visa…

Sri Lankan citizens living and working in Dubai may need a Saudi visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia. The applicable route can depend on both passport nationality and UAE residency status. Sri Lanka is not included in the standard nationality list published for Saudi Arabia’s tourist eVisa. However, Saudi Arabia…

If you are planning to travel from Dubai to Saudi Arabia, one of the first questions to ask is: How long does a Saudi visa take from Dubai? The answer depends on the visa category, your nationality, the application route, document accuracy and whether additional checks are required. For many…

Applying for a Saudi work visa involves more than receiving a job offer and submitting your passport. Depending on your profession, nationality, document issuing country and visa category, you may need to authenticate educational certificates, professional records and other supporting documents. If you are applying from Dubai or elsewhere in…

Nepalese citizens living in Dubai may need a Saudi visa before travelling to the Kingdom for tourism, family visits, business or other permitted purposes. The important point is that Saudi visa eligibility depends on both nationality and UAE residency status. A Nepalese passport holder should not assume that the same…

A Saudi business visa allows eligible visitors to travel to Saudi Arabia for business-related purposes such as meetings, conferences, commercial discussions and partnerships. One of the most important points to check before travelling is the difference between visa validity and permitted duration of stay. These two periods are not always…

GCC residents can apply for Saudi visas through the official Saudi visa system, subject to eligibility and current visa conditions. The process is especially useful for residents of the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait who want to visit Saudi Arabia for tourism, family visits or Umrah. The official KSA…