Saudi Arabia has launched a new visa category called the Package Visa, designed to integrate visa applications directly into curated travel bookings. The announcement positions this visa as a tool for streamlining the travel planning process by combining the visa step with the purchase of an organised travel package.
How the Saudi Arabia Package Visa Works
The core feature of the Package Visa is its integration with curated travel bookings. Rather than applying for a Saudi visa as a separate administrative step, travellers apply as part of booking a structured travel package. This means the visa application is embedded within the booking process itself.
For Indian passport holders accustomed to applying through standalone portals or VFS Global centres in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, this represents a structural shift in how Saudi visas are obtained — at least within the Package Visa category.
Specific eligibility requirements, the list of approved travel operators or booking platforms, processing timelines, and fee structures for Indian applicants have not been announced yet.
What Indian Travelers Should Know Before Planning
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Visa Type | Package Visa (integrated with travel booking) |
| Who Announces | Saudi Arabia (government authority) |
| Eligibility for Indians | Not announced yet |
| Fee in INR | Not announced yet |
| Application Launch Date | Not announced yet |
| Application Method | Integrated into curated travel package booking |
Indian passport holders planning a trip to Saudi Arabia should note that the Package Visa is a separate category from existing Saudi tourist and business visa options. Those already holding a valid Saudi visa or mid-way through an existing application are not affected by this new category.
To stay ahead on documentation requirements once details are published, Indian travellers can use our Document Checklist to prepare their paperwork in advance. Keeping standard documents — such as a valid passport, recent photographs, and proof of travel — ready is a practical first step regardless of which visa category applies.
For a broader view of costs across visa categories once official Saudi Package Visa fees are released, the Visa Fee Calculator will help Indian applicants convert and compare amounts in INR.
Source: Saudi Ministry of Tourism, Saudi Arabia
FAQ
What is the Saudi Arabia Package Visa?
It is a visa category that integrates the visa application process directly into curated travel bookings, so travelers apply for a visa as part of purchasing a travel package rather than through a standalone application.
Who can apply for the Saudi Arabia Package Visa?
Details on full eligibility criteria for Indian passport holders have not been announced yet.
How does the Package Visa differ from a standard Saudi tourist visa?
A standard tourist visa is applied for independently through a portal or visa centre. The Package Visa ties the application to a bundled travel booking, making it part of the purchase process rather than a separate procedure.
What fees apply to the Saudi Arabia Package Visa for Indians?
Fee details for Indian applicants have not been announced yet. Once official figures are available, use our Visa Fee Calculator for an INR conversion.
Where should Indian travelers go for official information on this visa?
Visit the official Saudi Ministry of Tourism or Saudi eVisa portal website for authoritative and updated details.
Has a launch date been set for Indian travelers to start applying?
A specific application start date for Indian passport holders has not been announced yet.