Saudi Arabia Releases Official List of Only 3 African Countries Eligible for eVisa in 2026

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially listed only three African countries whose citizens qualify for its eVisa in 2026 The eVisa grants a one-year, multiple-entry permit allowing stays of up to 90 days for tourism and Umrah visits, lovinnews.com confirmed Over 40 African nations, including West African countries, were excluded from Saudi Arabia’s 66-country eligibility list, with only three making it

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that only three African countries are included in its official list of 66 na- tions whose citizens can apply for a tourist eVisa in 2026, leaving the vast majority of the continent without access to the simplified entry scheme.

The Kingdom published the eligibility criteria through its official tourism visa portal, outlining a fast- track online application process for qualifying nationals seeking to explore the country.