The countries have only minor details to agree on. Then, after the exchange of formal notifications, the visa-free regime will work in 60 days.

Currently, Russians can apply for an electronic visa or a visa on arrival for 8,500 rubles for up to 90 days. Similar requirements apply to the subjects of the kingdom.

Interest between the two countries is already actively growing. In the first three months of 2025, almost 10,000 tourists from Saudi Arabia visited Russia, which is 47 times more than in 2019. Against this background, Saudi airlines are already increasing flights to Russia, and the business is being rebuilt for new guests.

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