Saudi Arabia has expanded its tourist visa programme to include citizens of Mexico, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia, granting eligible travellers from the four countries the opportunity to enter the Kingdom and perform Umrah using tourist visas.
The new development, announced on November 5, 2026, forms part of the Kingdom’s broader efforts to attract more international visitors, simplify travel procedures and strengthen its tourism industry.
Under the expanded arrangement, eligible citizens of the newly added countries can obtain Saudi tourist e-Visas online or secure visas on arrival at designated entry points, subject to the applicable immigration requirements.
Tourist Visa Now Covers Umrah
A major benefit of the expansion is that visitors from the four countries can perform Umrah in Makkah and visit Madinah without applying for a separate Umrah visa.
The Saudi tourist visa also allows holders to travel for leisure, attend cultural and sporting events, participate in exhibitions and conferences, and visit relatives and friends.
However, the Kingdom has reiterated that tourist visa holders are not permitted to perform Hajj. Umrah is equally prohibited during the officially designated Hajj season.
Four Newly Eligible Countries
The countries added to Saudi Arabia’s tourist visa programme are:
– Mexico
– Serbia
– Bosnia and Herzegovina
– North Macedonia
Application Procedures
Eligible travellers can apply for the Saudi tourist e-Visa through the Kingdom’s official tourist visa portal or obtain a visa on arrival at approved entry points.
Applicants are advised to confirm the latest visa conditions, passport validity requirements, applicable charges and entry regulations before commencing their journeys.
The latest expansion represents another step in Saudi Arabia’s drive to widen international access to the Kingdom, while creating more opportunities for visitors to explore its cultural and religious destinations, including the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.