Saudi Arabia – New and Increased Government Fees
August 12, 2016
In an effort to boost non-oil revenues, the Saudi Cabinet has implemented new and increased government visa fees. The new and increased fees are listed below, effective October 2, 2016:
- One-time entry fee – SR 2,000 (exempt for travelers performing Jah or Umrah rituals)
- 6 month multi entry visit visa – SR 3,000
- 1 year multi entry visit visa – SR 5,000
- 2 year multi entry visit visa – SR 8,000
- One-time 2 month exit re-entry visa – SR 200 (SR 100 for each additional month);
- 3 month multiple exit re-entry visa – SR 500 (SR 200 for each additional month); previously, this type of visa cost SR 500 for 6 months
- Transit visa – SR 300; currently free
- Seaport departure fee – SR 50; currently free
Along with the new and increased government fees, the Saudi Cabinet also approved an amendment to the Traffic Law to make stunt driving a violation. This is all in effort to boost the economy, laid out in its Vision 2030, to become less oil-dependent and raise revenues in other areas.