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Visa Guide

Saudi Arabia's New Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA): What It Means for Visiting Family

If you have family or friends who've been putting off a visit to see you in Saudi Arabia because the visa process seemed daunting, there's good news depending on their nationality. Starting 1 July 2026, Saudi Arabia introduced an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for a growing list of nationalities — British citizens among the first — replacing the traditional visa…

23 Jul 2026