Singapore Welcomes Visa-Free Entry for Saudi Citizens-2023

Starting from June 1, 2023, Saudi residents with passports issued by Saudi Arabia can enter Singapore without a visa, according to the Embassy in Riyadh.

However, before this date, all Saudi nationals except those with diplomatic passports must apply for an entry visa to enter Singapore.

The embassy also noted that visa processing fees for Saudi applicants who have already applied will not be refunded.

The only authorized visa agent in Saudi Arabia is VFS GLOBAL, located at Al Etimad Visa Centre, TasHeel Commercial Plaza, Ground Floor – Suwaid Bin Sakher Street, Al Mohammadiyah.

To apply for a visa, Saudi citizens can submit their application online using the electronic service through a strategic partner.

It is important to remember that the SG Arrival Card is not a visa, so the latest changes in Singapore’s visa rules do not affect it as an entry requirement.

Benefits of the visa-free entry:

Starting from June 1, 2023, Saudi residents with passports issued by Saudi Arabia can enter without a visa. 

This new visa-free entry policy will make it easier and more convenient for Saudi residents to travel to Singapore for business, tourism, or to visit friends and relatives. 

This policy change is part of the deepening ties between Saudi Arabia, as the two nations have been working together to strengthen their relationship in various areas, including transport, logistics, infrastructure, energy, industry, digital economy, investment, finance, tourism, and culture. 

Additionally, this new policy will save Saudi residents the time and money required to apply for a visa, as well as the visa processing fees.

How long can saudi residents stay singapore without a visa?

Saudi residents with passports issued by a visa for a stay of up to 30 consecutive days at a time.

 Additionally, the provide eVisa for Saudi citizens is a multiple entry permit valid for 2 years, allowing them to enter Singapore anytime within 2 years from the date of the eVisa issue, with each stay not exceeding 30 consecutive days. 

Therefore, Saudi residents can stay up to 30 days at a time under the new visa-free entry policy

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