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Maldivians Face New Hurdles as Saudi Arabia Tightens Transit Visa Rules

Saudi Arabia has tightened its e-transit visa rules, restricting eligibility to citizens of 18 'Group A' countries including the Maldives, with additional routing and travel-history documentation requirements. Maldivian travel agents report inquiries about alternate routes, and tourism stakeholders warn the changes may affect traffic flows via Saudi Arabia.

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Maldivians Face New Hurdles as Saudi Arabia Tightens Transit Visa Rules

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  • 18 countries countries covered by the revised e-transit visa guidelines The Standard directly impacting travelers from 18 countries — including the Maldives

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