You can now apply for a transit visa for free if you are flying on a Saudi Arabian carrier and will be stopping there.
Passengers can now apply for the transit visa through the electronic platforms of Saudia Airlines or flynas, according to a statement released on January 30 by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). The applications would then “be automatically passed to the unified national visa platform at MOFA, to process and issue the digital visa immediately and send it to the beneficiary via e-mail.”
Here are all the instructions for obtaining this transit visa.
How to apply for a free 96-hour transit visa through Saudia?
- Visit Saudia.com
- Choose the details of your flight, including the dates of travel, the port of departure and arrival.
Depending on your preferences, a list of flights will be given to you. Choose the desired flight, then click “confirm.”
- After that, you’ll get information on your route, with the choice to “Visit Saudi Arabia.” You have the option to choose between performing the Umrah or visiting Saudi Arabia inside this feature. A complimentary night’s accommodation will be provided, per Saudia, along with your ticket. A maximum stay of four days is allowed, and you will be asked to provide information on the location of your stopover (Saudi Arabia has six international airports; the alternatives will depend on your route).
- After the transit information has been uploaded, you will see a new list of flights you can choose from that take into account the stopover. Make the choice you prefer.
- After that, you will be asked to enter your contact information, full name, and passport information. After entering the information, select the seats by clicking the button.
- You can choose to apply for a transit e-visa on the next page. Then click “Get e-visa.”
- Select if you want to pass through Saudi Arabia on the route to your destination or on the way back. By checking the box, you indicate your agreement to the terms and conditions of the service. Press the “Proceed to application” button.
- You will then be asked to enter the information shown below:
– Marital Status
– Profession
– Religion.
– Passport number, issue, and expiry date.
– National ID number. Here you can enter your Emirates ID number if you are a UAE resident.
– Country and city of birth.
– Nationality
– Country of residence
– Address
– Medical information: Here, you must declare any major medical issues you may have as well as whether you are a Person of Determination.
- Submit a suitable passport-sized photo that meets the requirements.
- After submitting your e-visa application, book your trip and choose your seats as well as any additional services, such as a higher luggage allowance and speedy check-in.
- Proceed with the payment.
The documentation for the insurance and visa will be emailed to you after the payment has been received.
According to the websites of Saudi-based airlines, the visa is provided almost immediately after you have made your travel reservations and payment. You will immediately receive an email with your stopover visa.
How to apply through flynas?
Once they have finished their booking, flynas ticket holders will be allowed to apply for the visa, according to the flynas call center.
– Go to flynas.com after paying for your reservation and receiving your ticket information.
– On the left side of the screen, select the “Manage” tab. Enter your last name and PNR (Passenger Name Record) number. Your PNR number can be found on the email ticket that you receive.
– After entering this information, you’ll see your booking’s specifics and the ability to add on other services.
– Click on “Apply for a stopover visa.”
– Next, you can submit your personal information, including your complete name, nationality, and contact data, as well as information from your passport. Click “submit” after completing the application form.
– Your visa will then be emailed to you, according to the flynas website.
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