Can someone who's been blacklisted enter Saudi on a tourist visa?

Member since 08 August 2016

SeesawMember12 October 2019 02:30:40

So how would this work out?

If someone (who is from one of the 49 countries in the visa scheme) had been in Saudi on a work visa, overstayed it, and consequently blacklisted upon departure...would they now be able to entry Saudi Arabia on a tourist visa?

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XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert13 October 2019 09:20:17

11974

Most probably not. You will know very quickly when you apply for a tourist visa - they will reject it if that is the case.

Seesaw Member

Member since 08 August 2016

SeesawMember13 October 2019 17:08:16

Thanks Xtang! But how would they know if the passport number were different?

You wouldn't happen to know where a source of this might be, would you?

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert13 October 2019 17:47:55

11974

If they don't know due to different passport number, the name match might do it. And if that doesn't, the Biometric on entry definitely will.

jenraiza1tanji Member

Member since 09 January 2024

jenraiza1tanjiMember09 January 2024 12:17:21

Hi same situation how to know if your blocklisted and you have already visit visa entry.. is ther any way to know before traveling. to avoid any issue