Instructions for the Visitors of Riyadh Part 1
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What should be done before traveling to Riyadh?
It is necessary to obtain a tourist visa and ensure the possibility of obtaining it through the "Saudi Visa" platform.
Types of visas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:
Transit visas:
Allow individuals to transit through the Kingdom, as well as provide a short stay of no more than 12 hours. Transit visas for 48 hours and 96 hours are also available. They are also available for applicants of any nationality.
Personal visit visas:
Allow individuals who do not have a commercial or family status to apply for a visa to enter the Kingdom.
Medical visas:
Enable visa applicants to apply for a visit to the Kingdom for the purpose of medical treatment.
Umrah visas:
Enable beneficiaries from outside the Kingdom to submit an Umrah visa application and review the application. Saudi missions abroad issue Umrah visas through the electronic Umrah path.
Business visit visas:
Enable companies or institutions within the Kingdom to request a visit for one or more individuals according to specific professional specifications, who have business relations with the inviting company.
Residence visas:
Allow the beneficiary to request entry for accompanying individuals to the Kingdom.
Work visit visas:
You can learn about the available visas for visitors to the Kingdom for different purposes of visit through the electronic visa services platform affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tourist visas:
In the last quarter of 2019, the Kingdom started receiving visitors and tourists from outside the Kingdom with a valid entry visa for one year, allowing them to stay inside the Kingdom for a maximum of 90 consecutive days. This visa aims to showcase the history, heritage, and authentic Arabian customs of the Kingdom to various cultures and countries.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched a unified visa platform today, Tuesday, under the name "Saudi Visa", with the aim of facilitating visa application procedures.
Tourists from 63 countries can obtain a tourist visa.
Tourists from non-qualifying countries:
* Can go to Saudi representatives abroad to obtain a visa.
* Those holding a visa for the United States, the United Kingdom, or Schengen countries can apply for a visa upon arrival.
The cost of the electronic tourist visa is 535 Saudi riyals. The visa fee includes full health insurance coverage during your stay in the Kingdom. The tourist visa is multiple-entry and valid for one year from the date of issuance, with a maximum stay of 90 days.
Application process:
* Apply through the website before traveling.
* Upon arrival in the Kingdom, go to the visa offices at the Immigration Department.
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| KSA VISA |
Through this service, visitors coming to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can submit visa applications without the need to visit the authorities. Tourists can fill in all the required information through the website: personal information, passport information. After that, multiple medical insurance companies for tourists will be displayed, and the insurance policy will be issued by the health guarantee. The tourist can download it from the company's website using the provided link. The terms and conditions for tourists will be explained, including a code of conduct. If approved, the tourist will review their information to complete the payment process and track the application status through the website. After the review process is completed, the tourist will be notified by email that their visa has been successfully issued, which will be sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For more information, you can contact the Tourist Care Center at the number (930), which receives inquiries and feedback in more than eight languages around the clock.
Car rental companies
You can rent a car and add insurance to the car upon your arrival at King Khalid International Airport, where there are several international and local car rental shops.
For more information, you can contact the Tourist Care Center at the number (930), which receives inquiries and feedback in more than eight languages around the clock.
How to get around (transportation in Riyadh)
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Ride-sharing
There are many ride-sharing companies through various applications in Riyadh, such as ( Uber, Careem, and Ego...) And this is the method we recommend for visitors.Car rental companies
You can rent a car and add insurance to the car upon your arrival at King Khalid International Airport, where there are several international and local car rental shops.
Public taxis
Traditional public taxis are spread throughout the streets of Riyadh, and the driver and tourist agree on the price or through the meter. |
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Riyadh Metro and Riyadh Buses
In the final stages of the opening of the Riyadh Metro, which will be the best means of transporting passengers and will contribute to transporting a large number of passengers in Riyadh and reducing traffic congestion in Riyadh during the coming period.
Where to Stay (best places to stay)
We recommend new visitors to Riyadh to stay in the northwestern or southwestern part of the city of Riyadh, due to the presence of most tourist and entertainment areas in this part of the city.
As for hotels and hotel apartments in Riyadh, there are many well-known international hotels such as Movenpick, Hilton, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, and others, as well as many other options at varying prices. It is best to use electronic applications such as (Wego and Booking) to book your accommodation.
Where to Shop (best shopping centers)
Park Avenue , Riyadh Park, Riyadh Gallery , Panorama Mall , Al Nakeel Mall, Granada Mall , Hayat Mall.
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