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@MuhammadKhan-og2qo 14 сағат бұрын
Brother I got an issue I applied for EVW for myself, wife and 2 children. All of the visas came through right away except mine. I waiting couple of days but still no luck. The status of the application say “ send to embassy” I went to London embassy but they said they don’t have access to EVW so they cannot see it and assist me. It’s been 3 weeks now but no update. What shall I do ? Do they provide EVW on arrival at Saudi airport?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 12 сағат бұрын
Firstly try the inquiry for applied requests section on this page visa.mofa.gov.sa/Home/Index. If that doesn't work, try contacting the support line +966920011114 or emailing them [email protected]. Worse case scenario, you can either apply for another visa or just get a visa on arrival when you get to the airport which will cost more but should be accepted.
@MuhammadKhan-og2qo 8 сағат бұрын
Thank you very much for the reply. I tried both options already. Called the above number and they said you would need to contact embassy. When sent them the email their reply was “in exceptional cases it may take longer than the usual to process the application due to some additional procedures”.
@MuhammadKhan-og2qo 8 сағат бұрын
Do you think it may be better cancel this application and apply a new one. I saw one of the comments on Reddit where the person encountered the same issue and he cancelled the app and replied and got the visa. Do you reckon they could help me look at my existing application on arrival or just ask to apply for a new one. For new application the cost is 480 SAR (approx £100) compare to £32 if EVW issued.
@shazb7243 Күн бұрын
Iv done the visa but when i do my kids it doesn't work try 100s
@TheTravelTipsGuy Күн бұрын
You have to put your visa application number under the dependents section. This section will appear when you put your Childs date of birth in as the system will detect its a child.
@faizakasher3508 2 күн бұрын
What does primary request number mean? For my child's application? Thanks in advance
@faizakasher3508 2 күн бұрын
Your video was very helpful wish I had watched it before!
@TheTravelTipsGuy 2 күн бұрын
This is the application number of the parents visa.
@waqasjamil6200 3 күн бұрын
Bro I’m going in November how long before can I apply for this visa ?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 3 күн бұрын
90 days
@TonyN0007 6 күн бұрын
Hi, where did you get the zone map. Very useful. Thanks
@TheTravelTipsGuy 6 күн бұрын
Hi. BA used to publish it before but don’t. You can find copies of the previous versions on flyertalk forum.
@MuhammadAli-cw1ed 6 күн бұрын
Jazakala great instructions brother Eshaq!
@TheTravelTipsGuy 6 күн бұрын
My pleasure
@AKj-x5y 7 күн бұрын
If we are travelling to a different country for a few days before going to saudi for umrah, do we still do uk as the departure country. Or do we do the country we will be flying from on the day, e.g. dubai or qatar?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 7 күн бұрын
Put the country you’re coming from so Dubai or Qatar etc.
@abegum6366 8 күн бұрын
Salaam can i please ask can i buy the EVW from the Saudi Arabia airport in person?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 7 күн бұрын
No. You have to do it online. You can buy a visa on arrival which is about £100.
@abegum6366 8 күн бұрын
Hi do I need to take out separate travel/medical insurance with this EVW? With the tourist visa medical insurance was included.
@TheTravelTipsGuy 7 күн бұрын
Travel insurance or medical insurance isn’t a requirement when applying for EVW.
@shimaaelbaz208 9 күн бұрын
I hold British Passport. Can I apply for a visa for my mum who is not UK Passport holder?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 9 күн бұрын
If your mum has permanent uk residency then yes you can.
@Kim_Jong_Un-----353 8 күн бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy how do you show if someone has permenant residenance in the uk because it doesnt give you the choice to choose another country if you have a different country's passport in the application form
@alexanderwilson3096 9 күн бұрын
Before covid i did Birmingham to Dublin return with ryanair, it was a nice day out. No delays on any flights aswell i would do it again tbh maybe somewhere else though. I found a mosque hidden away in dublin city centre i asked the locals for directions, this was super easy cuz everyone knows English in somewhere like Dublin lol. Found some nice halal food nearby too.
@TheTravelTipsGuy 9 күн бұрын
Awesome. Dublin is a good easy option due to the sheer number of daily flights.
@alexanderwilson3096 9 күн бұрын
Appaling service by curve, i lost my card a while back, blocked it and didnt both re-ordering it tbh
@alanpennington1646 10 күн бұрын
Can i use PayPal with my curve card ??
@TheTravelTipsGuy 10 күн бұрын
Yes
@junedahmed3433 10 күн бұрын
The new site seems to be working, would you recommend using that instead of the old one u are using?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 10 күн бұрын
If it is working, then yes you can go ahead and try that although as I have no experience of it, I cannot say for certain how the form is compared to the old one. Hopefully it should be somewhat similar. Just make sure the visa waiver option is there and priced correctly.
@Healthy-wealthy836 11 күн бұрын
Hey what is Umrah permit? After E-visa do I need anything else?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 10 күн бұрын
E visa allows you to perform umrah. An umrah permit is only specifically for umrah and is mainly used by visitors from other countries that cannot apply for an e-visa or a tourist visa.
@TheTravelTipsGuy 10 күн бұрын
Sorry I misread your question. Yes to perform umrah you need to download the nusuk app and submit for an umrah visa. You need to select a date and time for performing umrah. This essentially allows you access to the holy city although it isn’t strictly enforced but its advisable to have it. It is enforced if you are travelling from other cities like Medina using the trains.
@fiirifiiri1665 12 күн бұрын
Can I apply Saudi Arabia visa waiver if I live in UK, but with France passport? Any idea?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 10 күн бұрын
Yes if you can show that you have permanent residence(leave to remain) in uk.
@nk1 12 күн бұрын
Assalamualaikum brother, would you happen to know how old the picture for the visa can be?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 10 күн бұрын
The picture can be any age I guess as long as it is similar to the passport picture.
@Humjam1 14 күн бұрын
What is tourism tax? Also what are payment methods? Can we pay in cash on arrival and without any pre-reservatio
@TheTravelTipsGuy 13 күн бұрын
Tourism tax is something that is charged to all room Bookings. You can pay the €6 euro charge in cash or card.
@TheTravelTipsGuy 10 күн бұрын
Also forgot to add that I would recommend booking in advance to get the best rates.
@ZA-np4st 14 күн бұрын
Can you apply for this visa if you are a British resident but have European passport?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 13 күн бұрын
Yes as long as you can demonstrate you have permanent British residency.
@sandycb3722 15 күн бұрын
Very helpful. I've been wrestling with this all day. I think there have been some updates BUT they are not good! There's a Beta site but when you try it, there is no option for the e waiver.... only the $147 visa. So I went to the MOFA site like you say. HOWEVER..... a) after several attempts, a little tick box appeared to fill in if you don't have a previous nationality.... so that issue went away! B) I was presented with a long list of insurances that I had to select from.... weird... all at different prices, but no description of the policies! C) when I came to pay, it came up at $187.81. A seemingly random number AND NOT $40! I gave up and will try again tomorrow. But this has been a nightmare.
@TheTravelTipsGuy 14 күн бұрын
For previous nationality just put down the same nationality if you don’t have a previous one. Remember this is only for uk citizens and residents.
@user-ft3jl7nr9p 16 күн бұрын
I agree turkey is a rip off it’s on their blood
@user-ft3jl7nr9p 16 күн бұрын
Bangladesh is a shithole country :(
@munawarsalam2785 16 күн бұрын
All wizz air is in nort terminal ? And how you can get the HHR train ?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 16 күн бұрын
Yes all wizzair flights land and take off in north terminal. The train station is located in the south terminal therefore you have to get a taxi or a bus from north terminal to south terminal.
@munawarsalam2785 16 күн бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy do you know hoq to get the bus from nort to south terminal is there free to get the bus?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 15 күн бұрын
@@munawarsalam2785 It isn’t free. There is a counter just before the exit that sells bus tickets. I have read that there is meant to be a free shuttle bus between the terminals but I was unable to find it. Also as I was rushed for time, I had no choice but to take a taxi which cost 150 SAR.
@sidkings 16 күн бұрын
Did you explore Budapest? Im genuinely scared to go Eastern Europe. I hear there are loads of racists round those parts.
@TheTravelTipsGuy 16 күн бұрын
I did. The night I checked in, I caught an Uber into the city. I found it friendly enough. It’s like any other major capital city with a diverse crowd. I managed to even find a halal Bengali run place that I eat at.
@Humjam1 9 күн бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy can you share the place name?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 8 күн бұрын
@@Humjam1 Deshi Dine Taste of Home - Budapest
@aayanhanif1928 16 күн бұрын
Can I use this to transit and go through immigration in the Airport? And how would I complete it if I can?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 16 күн бұрын
Yes this would allow transit although if you aren’t actually stopping in Saudi and using a carrier like Saudi airlines then there is no need for a visa as you won’t pass through immigration. You’ll simply connect airside from one flight to another. If you are intending to leave the airport then you will need a visa. You can apply for this online.
@southafrica5626 17 күн бұрын
Any Idea if I can renew it
@TheTravelTipsGuy 16 күн бұрын
You have to make a new application. Visa waiver is a single entry visa.
@patriciamurray467 17 күн бұрын
Hank you
@janinechinery4149 19 күн бұрын
Great video, and it's saved me some money. There are other destinations in Turkey that will be better value for money.
@hooriyasheikh7628 20 күн бұрын
Salam, I keep going on the link and no visa waiver option is coming up so what do I do?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 20 күн бұрын
visa.mofa.gov.sa/Home/Index2?service_type=1
@TheTravelTipsGuy 20 күн бұрын
Scroll to bottom of page
@hooriyasheikh7628 18 күн бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy the link doesn't show an e waiver option
@TheTravelTipsGuy 17 күн бұрын
@@hooriyasheikh7628 Try this direct link. You'll need to register for an account and then login visa.mofa.gov.sa/Account/Loginindividuals
@zeeshanhussain3660 20 күн бұрын
Slaam brother with the visa waiver from uk to Saudi can I create multiple visas (for my brothers) under one account ?
@TheTravelTipsGuy 20 күн бұрын
Yes you can.
@Abdo-qf6ik 24 күн бұрын
My arrival date is 10/07/24 but when I got my my visa it says 7/10/24 this happened for my and my mom is it normal???
@TheTravelTipsGuy 23 күн бұрын
The date is in American format. That should be fine. It is the date you chose, just in a different format.
@Abdo-qf6ik 23 күн бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Thank you
@user-rn3bb3dj4p 16 күн бұрын
@@Abdo-qf6ik😂😂😂😂 Panic attack I understand
@Abdo-qf6ik 16 күн бұрын
@@user-rn3bb3dj4p Did it happen to you as well??
@Abdo-qf6ik 12 күн бұрын
@@user-rn3bb3dj4p did it happen to you as well ??
@shiblinomanalif2102 Ай бұрын
Worst airlines from one of the worst countries in the world? Man you expected too much from this mud pit.
@nicolasamar3315 Ай бұрын
As salamou alaykoum Did they let you pray standing up in the airplane or you have to pray being sit please ? Thanks for the video !
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
There’s no space to pray. You could potentially book row 29 and pray in that area. Most will have to just pray sitting on their seat.
@nicolasamar3315 29 күн бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Thank you for your answer !
@aneesrafiq3005 Ай бұрын
I’ve got an e waiver but it says 6th June entry not 6th July as I put down, I’ve done another waiver and it still comes 7th June entry when I clearly put 7th July 😂 this should be ok right as it’s single entry for max 90 days
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
Not sure why it’s changing your date like that. I can only imagine that Hajj is putting a restriction of some sort on the visa waiver. But yes technically the visa is valid. Worse case scenario, they may ask you to pay for visa on arrival when you get there but that’s unlikely.
@JasmirAbdul Ай бұрын
Assalamu alaykum brother, for the section about 5 years of travel history, how necessary is this because I am applying with multiple people and we can't remember/ don't have access to our travel history, so can I just leave it blank? Also, how does applying for multiple peoples' visas work under one account, if I am not related to them? Jazakallahu khayran.
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
Answer the travel history as best as possible. It doesn’t need to be 100% as they don’t really check from what I can see. It’s more of a declaration. With applying for multiple people, there is no requirement that they be related. It can be for friends and family.
@JasmirAbdul Ай бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy If I leave it blank does it matter too much?
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
@@JasmirAbdul don't think it does but to be on the safe side, I would put something on there. Also definitely put if you've travelled to Saudi as they'll know about that.
@malikahcooke3369 Ай бұрын
Assalamu alaikum, I have been approved for the visa waiver and inshaAllah I intend to do umrah towards the end of July 24. Do I need an umrah permit as well? Nusuk app is not showing dates over next 3 months. I don't want any issues when we arrive as this is our first time b'ithnillah. JazakAllahu khairan for any help with this.
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
You will need umrah permit. Keep checking as it will show it as soon as umrah season is declared open after hajj finishes.
@amb8378 Ай бұрын
Please don’t come back 🥹👋
@amb8378 Ай бұрын
Its nothing wrong with concierge and porters they are very responsible and friendly people if you decided to take your own luggage thats up to you but don’t try to have this poor people the sack 🥹🥹👎
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
If people did their job in a timely manner I wouldn’t have reason to complain. If I did my job in that manner I would get fired. How difficult is it to get a persons bag to their room? It shouldn’t take several hours!
@junedahmed3433 Ай бұрын
Salaam brother… am i able to apply for each family member from my account - wife & kids or i need to create an account for each individual…
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
Salam. You can apply for everyone using one account.
@sidkings Ай бұрын
I had an awful awful experience with Wizz Air from Gatwick to Hurghada. Plus a crazy passenger on the way back. Never flying with them again.
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
Yeah the crowd on the flight to Budapest weren’t great either. Wizzair for me is ruled out if it involves children or elderly as it’s too much stress. For singletons, lads, girls, young people trips it’s fine as it’s the same as Ryanair etc. With low cost carriers I find it best to set your expectations very low.
@lilcraftkid Ай бұрын
Just got word Curve card is closing effective july 7. Effective June 7th all credit limits are now $100. Good bye curve I loved having one card in my wallet for the last year....
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
Really? First I’ve heard of it. Good thing I called it quits with them when I did. Another commenter mentioned an alternative called Currensea which seems to be good on the face of it.
@AdieAdie17 25 күн бұрын
Not closing in the UK.
@Shocker99 23 күн бұрын
Which region? Got any links to the closure notice you read?
@lilcraftkid 20 күн бұрын
I'm based in the USA. The beta for Curve roll out didn't do too well. It's a shame really, I liked the back in time feature. Helped with rotating categories that were a few weeks ahead. So I could use the card and go back in time just in time for those categories to kick in on those months. Hoping for an alternative.
@lilcraftkid 20 күн бұрын
It started off with 1% cash back in crypto using the curve card along with the normal multipliers with the card it was linked to. Turning a 2% cash back card into a 3% cash back card. They then eliminated the cash back to only 1% when using Curve credit. Which was basically useless. It really was the "back in time" feature I took the most advantage of. All this was with no monthly fee.
@mrd9908 Ай бұрын
Don’t you find BA is very London centric. It seems hard for people outside London to really benefit from avios in my opinion. What are your thoughts?
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
Take a look at Qatar airways routes. You can often fly Qatar from regional airports to Doha and beyond using avios. The taxes can be the only stumbling block as they don’t have the capped taxes like BA. But you can always fly from Dublin to Qatar to get lower taxes or just use Qatar on the return as the taxes are less coming in. Or you can decide to pay the taxes from uk as it might be worth it for what you get with Qatar which is a superior airline to BA
@jamierogers3272 Ай бұрын
very informative, Thank you.
@robotrocket1 Ай бұрын
I'm a tad late but I wouldn't bother with the rollercoaster restaurant. As great as the gimmick is, the food is... Rubbish to say the least. Used to be pub like food but now it's fast food.
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
Thanks for the heads up. I guess I was after the gimmicky part anyway. I would be disappointed though if I spent a significant amount to only eat tasteless fast food which sounds like what they are offering.
@I_Was_Chrispy_Kreme Ай бұрын
What about the Currensea card? This links to your bank account
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
Looks good. Time will tell how their customer service holds up but on the face of it, they seem like a direct competitor to curve. In fact their elite paid for versions seem tempting since they give several hotel benefits like free breakfast and room upgrades which can more than pay for itself if it works. Also they do a free night when booking a 4 night stay.
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
www.headforpoints.com/2022/12/21/currensea-card-review/
@aneesrafiq3005 Ай бұрын
How do I apply for a visa waiver? Can I get this for my kids too ?
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
Yes. Apply for the adults first then apply for the kids with the adults visa number as part of the kids application.
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
As another commenter said “For a child's application you have to enter the parents 'Application ID' - this is found under 'Visa Applications' in your profile section on the KSA Visa site (). Instead I was entering the application reference from my actual EVW visa and that's why it was being rejected.”
@aneesrafiq3005 Ай бұрын
Jazakallah Khair brother. Do you think I can do umrah on 6th July using the visa waiver ? Someone told me hajj season will be over by then and umrah is allowed, is this correct?
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
@@aneesrafiq3005 Once Hajj is over, you have to wait for the announcement that Umrah season is open. Usually they announce on one of their twitter pages.
@umulqayrmohamed4227 Ай бұрын
Salam bro I got my visa buy I can get my kids one I try to add my account pls help
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
Yes this is possible. One of the other commenters managed it. They wrote “For a child's application you have to enter the parents 'Application ID' - this is found under 'Visa Applications' in your profile section on the KSA Visa site ). Instead I was entering the application reference from my actual EVW visa and that's why it was being rejected.”
@Kim_Jong_Un-----353 8 күн бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy what if a parent applies for a tourist visa (e-visa), can you put the application number of that visa when making EVW for a child
@shaifchowdhury6184 Ай бұрын
Asalaamualaikum, Brother. I am a British passport holder and Insha Allah traveling for Umra on 2nd August 2024 with my family. When I click to the link (visa.mofa.gov.sa) it taok me to the website but it is showing in Arabic. If you could let me know how do I can change it to English please? Jazakallah khair
@Abdo-qf6ik Ай бұрын
I have a connected flight which flight number should I enter ??
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
The flight that comes into Saudi.
@qaiseryaqoob91 Ай бұрын
Aslamo alakum brother jazakAllah good information, I ask u one question that I have BRP card , and also I got travel documents, I got NO full British passport. so can I apply for umra visa from uk? Please reply brother jazakAllah
@TheTravelTipsGuy Ай бұрын
Yes I believe you should be able to. The application isn’t clear and simply states that they need to be of British Nationality. I would try applying and see if it accepts it. You can also try calling the helpline or the Saudi Embassy.
@qaiseryaqoob91 Ай бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy jazakAllah brother thanks for replying me 😊
@qaiseryaqoob91 Ай бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy brother today (Friday) I called in Saudi embassy in London they didn’t gave me any authentic information about it, just said send email to(customercare @mofa.gov.sa) and they didn’t replied me. Even they don’t attend phone calls wallah,luckily today they just attend my call. Now Tuesday I will go to my solicitor.then will see.