Saudi Arabia Restricts 14 Countries from Applying Short Term, Business, Tourist Visas

Saudi Arabia has restricted some countries from applying for new short-term visas, including business visit visas, tourist visas and family visit visas.

In a statement seen by Newsleverage, the restrictions take effect from April 13, 2025. It holds that anyone who holds a current visa can only travel within Saudi until the 13th of April 2025.

Individuals from the listed countries will not be allowed to enter these countries after the specified date, even if they possess a visa.

It is also important to note that anyone currently in the country must leave before the deadline. Failure to comply may result in sanctions for a period of five years.

The listed countries include; India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Yemen, Algeria, Sudan, Iraq, and Jordan.