Saudi Arabia Expands Tourist Visa to Four Countries
Citizens of Mexico, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia are now eligible for Saudi tourist visas.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Middle East
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Saudi Arabia has added citizens of Mexico, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia to the list of nationalities eligible for a tourist visa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the change on Thursday.
Why it matters
The expansion widens access to Saudi Arabia for travelers from four additional countries, including for visits to attend events, perform Umrah, take part in exhibitions and conferences, or visit relatives and friends. Each visa type carries its own eligibility requirements and regulations.
The four countries newly eligible are Mexico, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. Citizens of these countries can apply for eVisas, visas on arrival, and transit or stopover visas, subject to each type's own rules.
The players
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Saudi Arabia)
The Saudi government ministry responsible for the country's foreign relations and the announcement of the expanded visa eligibility list.
The details
Eligible citizens can use the tourist visa for attending events, performing Umrah, participating in exhibitions and conferences, and visiting relatives and friends. All visits remain subject to the Kingdom's applicable regulations and instructions.
Timeline
Thursday: Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the expanded tourist visa eligibility.
Travel Outlook
The change extends the eVisa, visa-on-arrival, and transit options that the official Visit Saudi website already lists to citizens of four more countries. It widens the pool of travelers able to visit the Kingdom for tourism, religious travel, and business events.
Travelers from Mexico, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia should check which visa type fits their trip before applying. Each visa type has its own eligibility requirements, so confirm the rules that apply to a specific visit before booking.
The takeaway
Confirm your visa category and its requirements before booking travel to Saudi Arabia. Eligibility depends on the specific visa type and purpose of your visit.
Further reading
For more on how travel rules shift across the region, explore Middle East travel destinations.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Saudi Gazette.
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