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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 5:16 pm
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Originally Posted by sharp5flat9

The problem will be getting a visa, as you seem to be aware. If you do manage to get a transit visa, there shouldn't be any restrictions on domestic travel once you're in the country. I doubt you'll get a tourist visa unless you're Muslim and visiting for Umrah. If you know someone working in the country they may be able to sponsor a business visa, but it will be v expensive now.
pretty sure those on hajj/umroh visas can't leave Makkah/Madinah

(this website seems to say those on umroh visas get can a transit visa at JED, but there's still no mention of a "tourism" visa)

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