The United States Mission to Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that Saudi citizens visitor visas (B1/B2) validity has been increased from five to 10 years and it will be applicable from August 1, 2022.
The US Mission said, “We are pleased to announce an increase of the validity of visitor (B1/B2) visas for Saudi citizens, from five to 10 years, as of August 1, 2022.”
The Mission added that the decision to increase the validity of the visitors visas (B1/B2) has been done in close cooperation with the Saudi government on a reciprocal basis to further facilitate tourism and business between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
Facilitating legitimate travel contributes significantly to both of our countries’ economies, builds and strengthens ties between our people and businesses, and increases mutual understanding between US and Saudi citizens, the US Mission said.
The visa validity increase builds on prior efforts to facilitate tourist and business travel.
It complements the Interview Waiver Program announced earlier this year.
Under the Interview Waiver Program, Saudi citizens over 50 years of age, who are renewing visitor visas that have been expired for fewer than 48 months, may qualify for a waiver of in-person interviews.