On 6 August 2023, the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced its decision to include Maldives in the list of countries eligible for visitor visa (e-visa and visa on arrival).
This decision by the Government of Saudi Arabia would enable Maldivians to obtain the visitor visa, either by completing the e-visa application online, or by applying for visa at the airport upon arrival at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Under the e-visa option, Maldivians will be eligible for a multiple entry visa that is valid for a year from the date of issue. Each visit under this visa allows for a stay not exceeding 90 days. The e-visa price is SAR 535 (about USD 142.45) and the application fee and medical insurance fee are included in the e-visa fee.
Under the visa on arrival option, Maldivians will be eligible for multiple or single entry visa (depending on the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs). The visa on arrival fee is SAR 300 (about USD 80), with an additional medical insurance fee of SAR 180 (about USD 48.03)
The visitor visa is applicable for the purpose of tourism, umrah, business, and visiting relatives and friends. It does not allow working for a wage or performing Umrah during Hajj.
The decision of the Government of Saudi Arabia to include the Maldives in the list of countries eligible for e-visa or on-arrival visa demonstrates the closeness and priority accorded to the Maldives by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is proof that the brotherly relationship between the Maldives and Saudi Arabia will continue to reach new heights.
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