Saudi Arabia is stepping into the future—bye-bye visa stickers, hello e-visas. Announced by the Saudi Foreign Ministry, the new e-visa system took off officially on May 1st. At launch, travelers from seven countries—United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Bangladesh, India, the Philippines, and Indonesia—can now apply for convenient, paperless e-visas. The move aims to automate visa procedures, enhance consular services, and optimize how work, residency, and visit visas are issued. This modernization builds on earlier visa reforms, making Saudi Arabia even more accessible for tourists and businesses, and setting the stage for a potential regional visa system among Gulf nations—similar to Europe’s Schengen. Saudi Arabia e-visas—streamlined, efficient, and ready for you.