Now visitors can open Saudi bank accounts

Visitors to Saudi Arabia can now open bank accounts using a “Visitor ID,” the Saudi Central Bank (Sama) announced on Sunday, marking a notable shift in access to financial services across the kingdom.

- BY KHITAM AL AMIR Chief News Editor

The “Visitor ID,” issued by the Ministry of Interior, is recognised as an official identification document and can be verified through authorised digital platforms, according to the central bank.