Saudi Arabia is planning to announce the electronic tourism visas during the first quarter of this year.
The Saudi Commission Authority for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) said that it will have to first endorse the visa format and determine the nationalities which will be eligible.
The SCTH officials are coordinating with the Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs to finalise the visa requirements and set the rules and regulations.
Once endorsed, the e-visas will be put, as a first step, at the disposal of tour operators, which organise group tourism visits.