Saudi Company for Visa and Travel Solutions (SVTS) has announced the formal launch of the Saudi Visa Service Center at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka.
Essa Al Duhlain, ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh, inaugurated the centre, reads a press release issued Tuesday.
The Saudi Visa Service Centre in Dhaka will provide several benefits to applicants, local governments, the Saudi government, the Saudi embassy and the broader community. It will also provide a streamlined and efficient process for visa applications, reducing wait times and improving the overall visa application experience.
Speaking on the occasion, Fahad Sulaiman Al Amoud, CEO of SVTS, expressed his gratitude to the ambassador and Bangladesh government for their support and guidance in starting the Saudi Visa Service Centre in Dhaka.
He also mentioned that the centre contributes to Vision 2030 of Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohamed Bin Salman towards attracting tourism and business to Saudi Arabia.
Al Amoud expressed his commitment to supporting the country's efforts to diversify its economy and build a more sustainable future for all. "We are honoured to be a part of the vision and mission of Saudi Arabia's leadership," he said.
"We thank the leadership of Saudi Arabia for their vision, guidance and support, and we look forward to working closely with them to achieve our shared goals." Al Almoud also shared the future plans of setting up an additional centre in Bangladesh to cater to the growing demand of travel of workers and visitors from Bangladesh to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
By making it easier for Bangladeshi citizens and residents to obtain visas for Saudi Arabia, the centre is helping to attract more tourists and business visitors to the country, creating new opportunities for economic growth and development in Saudi Arabia, and strengthening the ties between the Kingdom and other countries around the world.
The centre in Dhaka is expected to serve many Bangladeshi travellers who wish to visit Saudi Arabia for various purposes and contribute to strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries.
Currently, the centre is accepting applications for tourist, business, family visits and other categories of visit visas, and the process for submission of work visas will commence shortly.
Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmed, Consul General of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Dhaka Meshari Al Thaebi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the KSA Program Director Fahad Abothnain, and CEO of SVTS Fahad Al Amoud were present at the inauguration.