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Salam, thank you for this vid it helped a lot, I have completed my application and now the application status is Send to Embassy, does that mean is approved?
@TheTravelTipsGuy2 күн бұрын
I’ve not come across send to embassy status. Best to call the helpline and ask what it means. They usually approve it instantly.
@Nephrotreego3 күн бұрын
Very informative. Thanks!
@thusbaali84744 күн бұрын
How long does the procedure take, As I have applied for myself and have not heard anything from tgem
@TheTravelTipsGuy4 күн бұрын
It’s usually instantly. On the login page there is an enquiry form that allows you to query your application. It’s possible that it was granted but the email failed to arrive. Try that form to retrieve your visa if it’s granted.
@omds4 күн бұрын
I hold an EU passport but I am a UK resident with ILR (Settled Status). You said in the video the visa waiver is also available to the residents as well as the nationals. However, on the website I only see that it is only available for the UK nationals, it never mentioned anything about the residents. Even when i try to fill in my application on the old platform it would automatically fill in my nationality as United Kingdom (which I don't have). How do i change this? and are you absolutely sure that RESIDENTS are also eligible for this e-visa waiver?
@TheTravelTipsGuy4 күн бұрын
I’m sure it is. People with ILR with foreign passports have been. It states UK nationals and not UK passport holders. Just have some proof that you are a UK national eg ILR. Try applying and see what they do. Most likely you’ll be granted it I’m sure.
@omds4 күн бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy but how do i apply for it to begin with? As soon as i open the application page the nationality box is already filled with United Kingdom & there is no way for me to change that. An example of this is shown in your video at 2:28 where it says Current nationality. How do i change that?
@saeeddualeh22904 күн бұрын
Thanks bro. I will go ummrah next month brother inshaa allah. My flight is bristol - milan to jeddah. Is wiz air annouce miqat before you land jeddah ?
@TheTravelTipsGuy4 күн бұрын
They do announce it. If you miss it, you’ll soon hear people reading the Talbiyah.
@MuhammadKhan-og2qo6 күн 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?
@TheTravelTipsGuy6 күн 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-og2qo6 күн 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-og2qo6 күн 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.
@shazb72437 күн бұрын
Iv done the visa but when i do my kids it doesn't work try 100s
@TheTravelTipsGuy7 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.
@maryamshaikh57645 күн бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy ive been trying to apply for the past week :( no luck !!
@faizakasher35088 күн бұрын
What does primary request number mean? For my child's application? Thanks in advance
@faizakasher35088 күн бұрын
Your video was very helpful wish I had watched it before!
@TheTravelTipsGuy8 күн бұрын
This is the application number of the parents visa.
@waqasjamil62009 күн бұрын
Bro I’m going in November how long before can I apply for this visa ?
@TheTravelTipsGuy9 күн бұрын
90 days
@TonyN000712 күн бұрын
Hi, where did you get the zone map. Very useful. Thanks
@TheTravelTipsGuy12 күн бұрын
Hi. BA used to publish it before but don’t. You can find copies of the previous versions on flyertalk forum.
@MuhammadAli-cw1ed12 күн бұрын
Jazakala great instructions brother Eshaq!
@TheTravelTipsGuy12 күн бұрын
My pleasure
@AKj-x5y13 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?
@TheTravelTipsGuy13 күн бұрын
Put the country you’re coming from so Dubai or Qatar etc.
@abegum636614 күн бұрын
Salaam can i please ask can i buy the EVW from the Saudi Arabia airport in person?
@TheTravelTipsGuy13 күн бұрын
No. You have to do it online. You can buy a visa on arrival which is about £100.
@abegum636614 күн бұрын
Hi do I need to take out separate travel/medical insurance with this EVW? With the tourist visa medical insurance was included.
@TheTravelTipsGuy13 күн бұрын
Travel insurance or medical insurance isn’t a requirement when applying for EVW.
@shimaaelbaz20815 күн бұрын
I hold British Passport. Can I apply for a visa for my mum who is not UK Passport holder?
@TheTravelTipsGuy15 күн бұрын
If your mum has permanent uk residency then yes you can.
@Kim_Jong_Un-----35314 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
@alexanderwilson309615 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.
@TheTravelTipsGuy15 күн бұрын
Awesome. Dublin is a good easy option due to the sheer number of daily flights.
@alexanderwilson309615 күн бұрын
Appaling service by curve, i lost my card a while back, blocked it and didnt both re-ordering it tbh
@alanpennington164616 күн бұрын
Can i use PayPal with my curve card ??
@TheTravelTipsGuy16 күн бұрын
Yes
@junedahmed343316 күн бұрын
The new site seems to be working, would you recommend using that instead of the old one u are using?
@TheTravelTipsGuy16 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-wealthy83617 күн бұрын
Hey what is Umrah permit? After E-visa do I need anything else?
@TheTravelTipsGuy16 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.
@TheTravelTipsGuy16 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.
@fiirifiiri166518 күн бұрын
Can I apply Saudi Arabia visa waiver if I live in UK, but with France passport? Any idea?
@TheTravelTipsGuy16 күн бұрын
Yes if you can show that you have permanent residence(leave to remain) in uk.
@nk118 күн бұрын
Assalamualaikum brother, would you happen to know how old the picture for the visa can be?
@TheTravelTipsGuy16 күн бұрын
The picture can be any age I guess as long as it is similar to the passport picture.
@Humjam120 күн бұрын
What is tourism tax? Also what are payment methods? Can we pay in cash on arrival and without any pre-reservatio
@TheTravelTipsGuy19 күн бұрын
Tourism tax is something that is charged to all room Bookings. You can pay the €6 euro charge in cash or card.
@TheTravelTipsGuy16 күн бұрын
Also forgot to add that I would recommend booking in advance to get the best rates.
@ZA-np4st20 күн бұрын
Can you apply for this visa if you are a British resident but have European passport?
@TheTravelTipsGuy19 күн бұрын
Yes as long as you can demonstrate you have permanent British residency.
@sandycb372221 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.
@TheTravelTipsGuy20 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-ft3jl7nr9p22 күн бұрын
I agree turkey is a rip off it’s on their blood
@user-ft3jl7nr9p22 күн бұрын
Bangladesh is a shithole country :(
@munawarsalam278522 күн бұрын
All wizz air is in nort terminal ? And how you can get the HHR train ?
@TheTravelTipsGuy22 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.
@munawarsalam278521 күн бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy do you know hoq to get the bus from nort to south terminal is there free to get the bus?
@TheTravelTipsGuy21 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.
@sidkings22 күн бұрын
Did you explore Budapest? Im genuinely scared to go Eastern Europe. I hear there are loads of racists round those parts.
@TheTravelTipsGuy22 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.
@Humjam115 күн бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy can you share the place name?
@TheTravelTipsGuy14 күн бұрын
@@Humjam1 Deshi Dine Taste of Home - Budapest
@aayanhanif192822 күн бұрын
Can I use this to transit and go through immigration in the Airport? And how would I complete it if I can?
@TheTravelTipsGuy22 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.
@southafrica562622 күн бұрын
Any Idea if I can renew it
@TheTravelTipsGuy22 күн бұрын
You have to make a new application. Visa waiver is a single entry visa.
@patriciamurray46723 күн бұрын
Hank you
@janinechinery414925 күн бұрын
Great video, and it's saved me some money. There are other destinations in Turkey that will be better value for money.
@hooriyasheikh762826 күн бұрын
Salam, I keep going on the link and no visa waiver option is coming up so what do I do?
@TheTravelTipsGuy25 күн бұрын
visa.mofa.gov.sa/Home/Index2?service_type=1
@TheTravelTipsGuy25 күн бұрын
Scroll to bottom of page
@hooriyasheikh762824 күн бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy the link doesn't show an e waiver option
@TheTravelTipsGuy23 күн бұрын
@@hooriyasheikh7628 Try this direct link. You'll need to register for an account and then login visa.mofa.gov.sa/Account/Loginindividuals
@zeeshanhussain366026 күн бұрын
Slaam brother with the visa waiver from uk to Saudi can I create multiple visas (for my brothers) under one account ?
@TheTravelTipsGuy26 күн бұрын
Yes you can.
@Abdo-qf6ikАй 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???
@TheTravelTipsGuy28 күн бұрын
The date is in American format. That should be fine. It is the date you chose, just in a different format.
@Abdo-qf6ik28 күн бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Thank you
@user-rn3bb3dj4p22 күн бұрын
@@Abdo-qf6ik😂😂😂😂 Panic attack I understand
@Abdo-qf6ik22 күн бұрын
@@user-rn3bb3dj4p Did it happen to you as well??
@Abdo-qf6ik18 күн бұрын
@@user-rn3bb3dj4p did it happen to you as well ??
@shiblinomanalif2102Ай бұрын
Worst airlines from one of the worst countries in the world? Man you expected too much from this mud pit.
@nicolasamar3315Ай 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 !
@TheTravelTipsGuyАй 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.
@nicolasamar3315Ай бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Thank you for your answer !
@aneesrafiq3005Ай 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
@TheTravelTipsGuyАй 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.
@JasmirAbdulАй 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.
@TheTravelTipsGuyАй 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.
@JasmirAbdulАй бұрын
@@TheTravelTipsGuy If I leave it blank does it matter too much?
@TheTravelTipsGuyАй 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.
@malikahcooke3369Ай 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.
@TheTravelTipsGuyАй бұрын
You will need umrah permit. Keep checking as it will show it as soon as umrah season is declared open after hajj finishes.
@amb8378Ай бұрын
Please don’t come back 🥹👋
@amb8378Ай 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 🥹🥹👎
@TheTravelTipsGuyАй 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!
@junedahmed3433Ай 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…
@TheTravelTipsGuyАй бұрын
Salam. You can apply for everyone using one account.
@sidkingsАй 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.
@TheTravelTipsGuyАй 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.
@lilcraftkidАй 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....
@TheTravelTipsGuyАй 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.
@AdieAdie17Ай бұрын
Not closing in the UK.
@Shocker9929 күн бұрын
Which region? Got any links to the closure notice you read?
@lilcraftkid26 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.
@lilcraftkid26 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.
@mrd9908Ай 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?
@TheTravelTipsGuyАй 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
@jamierogers3272Ай бұрын
very informative, Thank you.
@robotrocket1Ай 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.
@TheTravelTipsGuyАй 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_KremeАй бұрын
What about the Currensea card? This links to your bank account
@TheTravelTipsGuyАй 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.
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Salam, thank you for this vid it helped a lot, I have completed my application and now the application status is Send to Embassy, does that mean is approved?
I’ve not come across send to embassy status. Best to call the helpline and ask what it means. They usually approve it instantly.
Very informative. Thanks!
How long does the procedure take, As I have applied for myself and have not heard anything from tgem
It’s usually instantly. On the login page there is an enquiry form that allows you to query your application. It’s possible that it was granted but the email failed to arrive. Try that form to retrieve your visa if it’s granted.
I hold an EU passport but I am a UK resident with ILR (Settled Status). You said in the video the visa waiver is also available to the residents as well as the nationals. However, on the website I only see that it is only available for the UK nationals, it never mentioned anything about the residents. Even when i try to fill in my application on the old platform it would automatically fill in my nationality as United Kingdom (which I don't have). How do i change this? and are you absolutely sure that RESIDENTS are also eligible for this e-visa waiver?
I’m sure it is. People with ILR with foreign passports have been. It states UK nationals and not UK passport holders. Just have some proof that you are a UK national eg ILR. Try applying and see what they do. Most likely you’ll be granted it I’m sure.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy but how do i apply for it to begin with? As soon as i open the application page the nationality box is already filled with United Kingdom & there is no way for me to change that. An example of this is shown in your video at 2:28 where it says Current nationality. How do i change that?
Thanks bro. I will go ummrah next month brother inshaa allah. My flight is bristol - milan to jeddah. Is wiz air annouce miqat before you land jeddah ?
They do announce it. If you miss it, you’ll soon hear people reading the Talbiyah.
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?
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.
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”.
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.
Iv done the visa but when i do my kids it doesn't work try 100s
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.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy ive been trying to apply for the past week :( no luck !!
What does primary request number mean? For my child's application? Thanks in advance
Your video was very helpful wish I had watched it before!
This is the application number of the parents visa.
Bro I’m going in November how long before can I apply for this visa ?
90 days
Hi, where did you get the zone map. Very useful. Thanks
Hi. BA used to publish it before but don’t. You can find copies of the previous versions on flyertalk forum.
Jazakala great instructions brother Eshaq!
My pleasure
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?
Put the country you’re coming from so Dubai or Qatar etc.
Salaam can i please ask can i buy the EVW from the Saudi Arabia airport in person?
No. You have to do it online. You can buy a visa on arrival which is about £100.
Hi do I need to take out separate travel/medical insurance with this EVW? With the tourist visa medical insurance was included.
Travel insurance or medical insurance isn’t a requirement when applying for EVW.
I hold British Passport. Can I apply for a visa for my mum who is not UK Passport holder?
If your mum has permanent uk residency then yes you can.
@@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
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.
Awesome. Dublin is a good easy option due to the sheer number of daily flights.
Appaling service by curve, i lost my card a while back, blocked it and didnt both re-ordering it tbh
Can i use PayPal with my curve card ??
Yes
The new site seems to be working, would you recommend using that instead of the old one u are using?
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.
Hey what is Umrah permit? After E-visa do I need anything else?
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.
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.
Can I apply Saudi Arabia visa waiver if I live in UK, but with France passport? Any idea?
Yes if you can show that you have permanent residence(leave to remain) in uk.
Assalamualaikum brother, would you happen to know how old the picture for the visa can be?
The picture can be any age I guess as long as it is similar to the passport picture.
What is tourism tax? Also what are payment methods? Can we pay in cash on arrival and without any pre-reservatio
Tourism tax is something that is charged to all room Bookings. You can pay the €6 euro charge in cash or card.
Also forgot to add that I would recommend booking in advance to get the best rates.
Can you apply for this visa if you are a British resident but have European passport?
Yes as long as you can demonstrate you have permanent British residency.
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.
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.
I agree turkey is a rip off it’s on their blood
Bangladesh is a shithole country :(
All wizz air is in nort terminal ? And how you can get the HHR train ?
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.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy do you know hoq to get the bus from nort to south terminal is there free to get the bus?
@@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.
Did you explore Budapest? Im genuinely scared to go Eastern Europe. I hear there are loads of racists round those parts.
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.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy can you share the place name?
@@Humjam1 Deshi Dine Taste of Home - Budapest
Can I use this to transit and go through immigration in the Airport? And how would I complete it if I can?
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.
Any Idea if I can renew it
You have to make a new application. Visa waiver is a single entry visa.
Hank you
Great video, and it's saved me some money. There are other destinations in Turkey that will be better value for money.
Salam, I keep going on the link and no visa waiver option is coming up so what do I do?
visa.mofa.gov.sa/Home/Index2?service_type=1
Scroll to bottom of page
@@TheTravelTipsGuy the link doesn't show an e waiver option
@@hooriyasheikh7628 Try this direct link. You'll need to register for an account and then login visa.mofa.gov.sa/Account/Loginindividuals
Slaam brother with the visa waiver from uk to Saudi can I create multiple visas (for my brothers) under one account ?
Yes you can.
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???
The date is in American format. That should be fine. It is the date you chose, just in a different format.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Thank you
@@Abdo-qf6ik😂😂😂😂 Panic attack I understand
@@user-rn3bb3dj4p Did it happen to you as well??
@@user-rn3bb3dj4p did it happen to you as well ??
Worst airlines from one of the worst countries in the world? Man you expected too much from this mud pit.
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 !
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.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Thank you for your answer !
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
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.
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.
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.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy If I leave it blank does it matter too much?
@@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.
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.
You will need umrah permit. Keep checking as it will show it as soon as umrah season is declared open after hajj finishes.
Please don’t come back 🥹👋
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 🥹🥹👎
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!
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…
Salam. You can apply for everyone using one account.
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.
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.
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....
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.
Not closing in the UK.
Which region? Got any links to the closure notice you read?
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.
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.
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?
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
very informative, Thank you.
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.
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.
What about the Currensea card? This links to your bank account
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.
www.headforpoints.com/2022/12/21/currensea-card-review/