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Saudi Arabia launches Electronic Travel Authorization for visitors
Key takeaways
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the new ETA service is available to holders of all types of British passports traveling to Saudi Arabia for tourism, short-term study, or business purposes.
- Under the new system, British visitors will be allowed to stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 180 consecutive days within a one-year period.
- However, the ministry clarified that the ETA does not authorize employment or residence in the Kingdom and cannot be used for Hajj travel.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for British citizens, making travel to the Kingdom easier from July 1, 2026, according to the Saudi Gazette.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the new ETA service is available to holders of all types of British passports traveling to Saudi Arabia for tourism, short-term study, or business purposes.
The ministry said the initiative reflects the historic and strong ties between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom and builds on travel facilitation measures previously introduced by the British government for Saudi nationals.
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