By Vishnupriya Prasannan
● 05 Sep 22
Destinations
Middle East
Planning a trip to Qatar? Why visit one country when you can see several? Make one convenient itinerary and explore Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a single trip. The Saudi Tourism Authority has announced multiple-entry tourist visas for travelers holding a valid Hayya Card and that too for free. The World Cup visitors must however, have a Hayya Card, which grants access to Qatar and the stadiums.
Visitors can apply for eVisa on the Unified Visa Platform without any financial fees. The football fans can combine their love for football and wanderlust with this unique opportunity and explore Saudi Arabia’s hidden gems.
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Saudi Arabia is indeed a perfect getaway; you can plan and pay a visit while you are in Qatar. There are countless hidden gems in Saudi that are waiting to be explored. It’s your chance to explore the untouched Aseer, Taif, Al Ula, Al Ahsa, and the most popular Jeddah and Riyadh.
Travelers can get this card through an online application process, and holders of the Hayya Card will be able to comfortably plan a trip to Saudi before, during, and after the World Cup. The card makes it easier for first-time and returning visitors to explore the closer destinations from Qatar.
Since Saudi Arabia is geographically close to Qatar, travelers and football fans can arrange their stay as they can find much cheaper options in the Kingdom. Apart from the proximity, tourists can explore authentic Arabian culture and adventure. What awaits you in Saudi is beyond your imagination. The Kingdom is all set with a vibrant schedule of entertainment events, including MDLBeast, Red Sea Film Festival, Riyadh Season, and Winter at Tantoura in AlUla, to make your visit fruitful and unforgettable.
To improve air connectivity, Saudi will offer 40 shuttle flights per day from Jeddah and Riyadh to Doha; on days when the Saudi team is playing, the number may increase to 60 flights per day.
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Visas will allow travelers to stay in Saudi Arabia for 60 days, starting ten days before the competition. The Hayya card holders including the ones who obtained the card through ‘Hayya with me’ feature can avail of this benefit. Hayya Card Holders can also visit Saudi without entering Qatar, after the Government let go of the prerequisite.
Now, this is your time, grab your Hayya card and fly away! The magical Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is waiting for you! Book your flights on Rehlat now. Use Rehlat’s special flight offer to save up to 25 USD on flights to the Kingdom. Use code: SAUDI while booking. Also, get up to 12% off on hotels in Saudi Arabia with code: STAY12
To add more fun and excitement to your trip to Saudi Arabia, Visit the Riyadh Season 2022, the biggest event happening in Saudi. To know more about the Riyadh season event and tickets, check out our website!
Vishnupriya Prasannan
Making spontaneous travel plans and good surprises are something I ace at. Big-time movie buff and series addict. If not watching a movie, you can find me lost with a book. Still waiting for my letter from Hogwarts.
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