Now easier to get to Saudi Arabia: electronic visa will suffice
Saudi Arabia, with its new tourist visa, is becoming more attainable. Perfect timing to take advantage of the new direct flights [...]

L'Saudi Arabia, with its new tourist visa, is becoming more attainable. Perfect timing to take advantage of new direct flights from Rome Fiumicino aboard ITA Airways' beautiful A321., but also by taking advantage of all the other airlines that fly from Italy to Jeddah and Riyadh from home airports.
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Citizens of well 63 countries - Italy including - will be able to apply for the electronic visa via the online portal: specifically, the e-visa-which is valid for one year-allows you to enter the country multiple times and stay for up to 90 days. This is also an advantage that confirms the "strength" of the Italian passport.

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In addition to citizens of the 63 countries mentioned above, holders of a Schengen/US/UK visa or a valid residence permit in those states will also be able to apply for a tourist visa directly upon arrival at the airport.
To apply for an electronic visa, simply log on to the Saudi Arabia electronic visa site - where you can see the full list of eligible countries-fill out the application and pay the fee.