RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Russia signed an agreement on Monday granting mutual visa-free entry for citizens of both countries.
The accord was concluded on the sidelines of the Saudi–Russian Investment and Business Forum in Riyadh, attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, minister of energy and chairman of the Saudi side of the Saudi-Russian Joint Committee, and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
The agreement was signed by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Novak on behalf of Russia.
Under the new arrangement, passport-holding citizens of both countries will be allowed visa-free entry for tourism, business or family visits. The exemption permits stays of up to 90 days, either consecutively or cumulatively, within a single calendar year.
Officials said the agreement reflects the commitment of both countries to facilitating travel and promoting closer people-to-people engagement. The move is expected to boost tourism and bolster economic and cultural cooperation across multiple sectors.
