Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Tuesday December 19, 2023 launched a unified visa platform called ‘KSA Visa’ and accessible online via 'gov.sa' to make Hajj, Umrah and other visa application procedures simpler and easier.
The Unified National Platform ‘KSA Visa’ links more than 30 ministries, authorities, and private sector to facilitate the visa application process aimed at achieving the national objectives of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The platform launched at the second edition of the Digital Government Forum (DGF) in Riyadh includes visas for Hajj, Umrah visits, business visits, tourist visas, and work visas, according to the government owned Saudi Press Agency.
“The platform is linked to more than 30 agencies, ministries, and the private sector, to facilitate procedures for obtaining various types of visas, including the Hajj visa or the visit visa for the purpose of Umrah or tourism as well as work visas”, Assistant Minister for Executive Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abdulhadi Almansouri said while addressing the forum.
One of the key procedures implemented on the platform involves streamlining essential visa issuance processes to elevate the visitor experience. This platform integrates a smart search engine for convenient access to available visas.
Additionally, it features a centralized reference point detailing visa requirements across various categories and their application procedures. Moreover, an updated personal profile for visitors facilitates easy visa review and reapplication.
Furthermore, enhancements to the platform include the integration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. These additions aim to ensure data accuracy verification and elevate the overall efficiency of the platform in line with its role in advancing the Kingdom's objectives.
The launch of the new Saudi platform coincides with the efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to launch a unified Gulf tourist visa, after a decision in this regard was approved by the Supreme Council of the GCC countries at the Doha Summit held in November. The summit had authorized the interior ministers of GCC to take the necessary measures to implement this new visa rules.
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