The Minister of Tourism,
based on the powers entrusted to him by law,
based on the Tourism Law issued by Royal Decree D/18 dated 26 Muharram 1444 [24 August 2022],
based on article 13 of the Travel and Tourism Services Regulation, issued by Ministerial Decision 3825 dated 16 Dhu Al-Hijja 1447 [2 June 2026], which stipulates that “The amount of the financial guarantee, provided that it does not exceed 2,000,000 Riyal, the type of insurance policy, and the category for which the submission of the financial guarantee, the insurance policy, or both together is required to obtain the license must be determined by a decision of the minister or whoever he authorizes,”
and in pursuance of public interest,
hereby decides
First
To obtain a license for travel and tourism services for the “General Travel and Tourism Services” category, a financial guarantee of 50,000 (fifty thousand) Saudi Riyal must be provided.
Second
As an exception to the provisions of clause First of this decision, to obtain a license for travel and tourism services for the “General Travel and Tourism Services” category—if the services for which a license is sought include “arranging visa issuance services for those wishing to come to the Kingdom”—a financial guarantee of 800,000 (eight hundred thousand) Saudi Riyal must be provided.
Third
This decision replaces Ministerial Decision 2301 dated 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1444 [13 December 2022], and repeals all previous decisions in conflict with it.
Fourth
This decision must be published in the official gazette, and comes into force on the date of its publication.
Fifth
This decision must be communicated to those who are required to implement it and act upon it.
May Allah provide success.
Minister of Tourism
Ahmad bin Aqeel Al-Khatib
Issued on: 2 Rabi Al-Thani 1448
Corresponding to: 13 September 2026
Published in Umm Al-Qura 5186 issued on 26 September 2026.