Saudi Arabia has introduced a one-year multiple entry visit visa for Pakistanis and all other applicants who have the valid United Kingdom, United States or Schengen visa stamped on their passports.

According to the Gulf News, Pakistanis and Indians can get Saudi visit visa on arrival provided they have valid US, UK or Schengen visa stamped on their passports, The new multiple-visa will be valid for one year and the visitors will also be allowed to perform Umrah. However, they are not allowed to perform Haj.

Visitors can get the visa on arrival at any international airport in Saudi Arabia but they must have a credit card to pay fees amounting to SR440 (Rs18,000) as cash is not accepted.