Saudi Arabia introduces new 4-Day Stopover Visa
August 28, 2025 — Saudi Arabia has unveiled a 4-Day electronic Stopover Visa for international passengers transiting through the Kingdom. The new system allows travelers to apply during flight booking, receive visas within hours, and explore the Kingdom during layovers.
أطلقت المملكة العربية السعودية تأشيرة عبور جديدة لمدة أربعة أيام، تتيح للمسافرين الدوليين استكشاف المدن الرئيسية أثناء توقفهم.
Key takeaways
- Stopover Visa valid up to 96 hours for transit passengers.
- Application processed through airlines like Saudia and flynas.
- Visa emailed within four hours of booking confirmation.
- Allows Umrah via Nusuk.sa (not valid for Hajj).
Why it matters
This initiative strengthens Saudi Arabia’s role as a global transit hub. It promotes tourism, encourages short city stays, and increases hotel demand, especially in Riyadh and Jeddah.
تسعى المملكة من خلال هذه الخطوة إلى تعزيز مكانتها كمركز عبور عالمي وزيادة عوائد السياحة والضيافة.
Actionable next steps
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Source: Saudi Arabia Launches 4-Day Transit Visa