Why You Can’t Book a Budget Hotel Under Saudi’s New Visa Package?

Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new digital Visa Package in line with its tourism plan, Vision 2030, for the practical benefit of visitors from around the world.Saudi Arabia launched a new “digital Visa Package” as part of its strategy, Vision 2030, for Tourism that supports the idea of the visitor more easily traveling to and from the Kingdom. 

The all-in-one option promises quicker visa approvals and hassle-free booking, but it’s not that simple; as far as people are concerned, there’s one must that they never anticipate being asked: you can’t be able to acquire a budget hotel.

All the Ministry of Tourism requires is for a Visa Package to be booked at a licensed 4-star classification hotel or above. This is among the conditions for getting an automatic tourist visa to Ecuador on the new platform.

Why Is a 4-Star Hotel Mandatory?

The new Visa Package has been created to ensure that the holiday experience is particularly enjoyable, exactly what you would expect, but at a higher level of elegance. The Saudi government is looking for international guests to stay in licensed hotels that adhere to the highest standards for quality, safety and services.

The government has limited accommodation to four and five-star hotels to promote its increasingly popular tourism industry, with a view to enhancing satisfaction among tourists, as well as promoting the well-recognised brands in the hotel sector in the Kingdom.

How the Saudi Visa Package Works?

Previously, applicants in good standing were able to obtain a tourist visa merely by completing a separate application, but now, they can apply for a tourist visa online in a single activation. It must include:

• A round trip confirmed flight
• Mandatory travel insurance
• A night in any 4-star rated or higher hotel that is licensed.

For an electronic tourist visa, if you have booked it using an approved platform, the visa would be processed and be delivered within 48 hours.

Who Can Apply?

The first visa package is offered just to citizens of six countries. These 6 countries are- India, Egypt, Jordan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Mexico. In upcoming phases, it is likely to expand this to other countries as it continues to grow.

Approved Booking Platforms

The new Visa Package is only issued by two travel providers currently authorised by the Ministry of Tourism are – Almosafer, and Reserval.

These authorized travel sites can ensure all travel elements, such as the flight, visa arrangement, insurance and hotel are government meet.

Package Cost and Important Conditions

Visa Package for the first 2 days’ travel is SR 4,000 per adult. The extra day(s) will cost about SR1000 on top of the package.

The visa issued is a single-entry tourist visa that is valid for 3-month duration in which time a person can stay for anywhere in between 2 and 88 days.

In addition, the traveler should keep it in mind that the visa and the travel ticket form a legal entity that is directly connected. The tourist visa is cancelled, if hotel booking or flight is cancelled.

FAQs

Where can I holiday in the new Visa Package?

The initial passengers comprise travellers from India, Egypt, Jordan, Bangladesh, and Indonesia and Mexico.

What sites do I have to choose from to book my Visa Package?

A package is currently only available on travel booking websites approved by the Ministry, Almosafer and Reserval.

What is the time of visa processing?

The electronic tourist visa is normally issued in as quick a time as 48 hours once the whole travel package has been bought.