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The innovative “Your Ticket, Your Visa” solution has been introduced in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the Pilgrims Service Program, and the Saudi Tourism Authority.
The new service, which covers all international airports in Saudi Arabia, will allow guests to stay in the Kingdom for up to 96 hours, during which they can travel around and perform Umrah.
Your Ticket, Your Visa links transit visas with Saudia’s flight tickets
The digital integration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs facilitates the issuing of the transit visa and links it to the flight ticket within three minutes.
“The launch of this innovative and seamless Stopover Visa is the first of its kind in the aviation industry and a significant milestone in our digital transformation program,” said Captain Ibrahim Koshy, CEO of Saudia. “It is a testament to Saudia’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s strategic goal of reaching 100 million visits by 2030 and we are confident it will positively impact the growing number of transit passengers while enhancing our position as a hub that connects East and West. The new service will also encourage passengers to perform Umrah, visit key destinations and attend events and Saudi seasons.”
The launch of the new service comes in line with Saudia’s commitment to promote King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and strengthen its role in the region by configuring the airline’s flights coming from the east and departing to the west, facilitating travel procedures by collaborating with the Jeddah Airports Company, and coordinating with the Saudi Tourism Authority to provide incentive packages for those wishing to benefit from “Your Ticket, Your Visa” service.
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