Saudi Arabia Expands Tourist Visa Access to Four More Countries

Saudi Arabia has taken another step in its tourism push, expanding its tourist e-Visa and visa-on-arrival programme to citizens of four additional countries. Announced on November 5, 2026, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism, the expansion means nationals of the following countries can now apply for a tourist visa online or upon arrival:

• Mexico
• Serbia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• North Macedonia

The expansion brings the total number of nationalities eligible for Saudi Arabia’s e-Visa programme to 72, up from 68 at the start of October 2026.

The tourist visa allows visitors to explore cultural attractions, attend events, perform Umrah, and visit family and friends. However, it does not permit participation in Hajj or employment in the Kingdom.

The move is widely seen as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy, which prioritises economic diversification and the development of the country’s tourism sector. Citizens of the four newly eligible countries can apply through the official Saudi tourist visa portal: visa.visitsaudi.com.

Source: Travel Daily News – Saudi Arabia extends tourist visa access to four countries (November 9, 2026)