Saudia, one of the country’s leading airlines, has announced that ticket holders will be able to enter the Kingdom for up to four days, or 96 hours, and will be able to perform Hajj and Umrah during their transit.
Several UAE-based airlines, including Etihad, Emirates, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, already offer transit visas of 48-96 hours along with plane tickets.
According to a Saudia spokesperson, when passengers book plane tickets online, they will be asked if they require a visa.
If they select “yes,” they will be directed to fill out a form and complete a quick and easy 3-minute process to obtain transit visas and tickets.
It is important to note that the service will be available at all international airports throughout the Kingdom.
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According to a Saudi announcement, Muslim’s World Cup 2022 ticket holders will be eligible for a free visa to perform Umrah. According to authorities, the visa for Hayya card holders is free, with the state covering all e-visa costs.
However, getting medical insurance through the visa platform is required, according to the Saudi Gazette, citing Khaled Al-Shammari, assistant director-general of the general department of visas at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A Hayya card (fan ID) is a personalized document issued to and required by everyone attending any FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches.
This visa will be valid for entry into Saudi Arabia 10 days before the start of the World Cup, which begins on November 11 and ends on December 18, 2022, according to Al-Shammari said in an interview.
It will be a multiple-entry visa, allowing the holder to enter and exit the country at any time, and there will be no requirement to enter Saudi Arabia from Qatar.
Muslim football fans travelling to Qatar can enter neighboring Gulf country for up to two months to perform religious rites in Makkah.
In addition to the host country, those attending the tournament, which begins on November 20, will stay in neighboring Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.
During the World Cup, there will be a daily airlift of 160 shuttle service flights to and from Doha from cities throughout the Gulf region.
People with World Cup tickets can also apply for multiple-entry visas in the UAE for a fee of 100 dirhams ($27).
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