Saudi Arabia extends Ukrainians' visas on humanitarian grounds

Reuters

18 March, 2022, 01:15 pm

Last modified: 18 March, 2022, 01:22 pm

Saudi Arabia extends Ukrainians' visas on humanitarian grounds

Saudi Arabia issued a royal directive extending tourist and business visas of Ukrainian citizens

Reuters

18 March, 2022, 01:15 pm

Last modified: 18 March, 2022, 01:22 pm

A young woman holds her Ukrainian passport after arriving with a Ukrainian train transporting hundreds of people fleeing from the Russian invasion, at the train station in Przemysl, Poland, 28 February 2022. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

A young woman holds her Ukrainian passport after arriving with a Ukrainian train transporting hundreds of people fleeing from the Russian invasion, at the train station in Przemysl, Poland, 28 February 2022. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Saudi Arabia issued a royal directive extending tourist and business visas of Ukrainian citizens without fees or fines for humanitarian considerations, state news agency SPA said on Friday.

The extension will be automatic without the need to visit the migration authorities.

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