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Six-point-eight-eight million visas granted in three months
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the number of visas issued during the second quarter of 2026 reached approximately 6.88 million. There was a significant increase in the issuance of electronic visas, which accounted for more than half of the total (50.15%) with 3.45 million visas. The report explained that the Kingdom continues to effectively provide its services to support religious tourism, with Hajj visas totaling 1.43 million (20.85%) and Umrah visas reaching 720,000. There is also a growing interest from tourists and investors, reflecting the increasing attractiveness of the Kingdom as a tourism and economic destination. Expanding visa issuance is seen as a key tool to support economic development and achieve the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
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