The Council of the European Union adopted five sets of conclusions on October 19, 2026, paving the way for a potential Schengen visa waiver for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar. Any move toward visa-free travel, however, remains subject to several conditions.
Saudi Arabia is piloting a new option allowing travelers from seven countries to obtain a tourist e-Visa as part of their trip booking. Known as the “Package Visa,” the program links the electronic visa to a travel package that includes flights and accommodation booked through participating providers.
Saudi Arabia will launch an Electronic Travel Authorization for UK citizens on July 1, 2026. Presented as a reciprocal measure following travel facilitation granted by the United Kingdom to Saudi nationals, the new ETA will allow multiple entries and stays of up to 180 days over a one-year period.
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Saudi Arabia wants the 2034 World Cup to be affordable, safe and accessible for international fans. According to the kingdom’s sports minister, Riyadh will work with FIFA on those goals, while e-Visas are already emerging as a key part of its fan-access strategy.
In response to mobility challenges linked to the Middle East conflict, Saudi Arabia is introducing exceptional measures for travelers with expired visas, offering options for fee-free departure or regulated extensions.
