Saudi Arabia announces BIG change in visa rule for Indians - A Detail from Mumbai Multimedia Studio

The top leadership of both India and Saudi Arabia remained in close touch even during the Covid- 19 epidemic - the aspirants mobilizing on special flight, some via via to reach the Saudi Destination. Even the author - myself attended one shutdown in the peak of lockdown where all the world on standstill.

According to a statement issued by the Saudi Embassy in New Delhi, the decision has been taken as part of sweetness of the two countries to further strengthen relations. " In view of the strong relations and strategic cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and India, the Kingdom has decided to exempt the Indian citizens from submitting a Police Clearance Certificate( PCC)," the statement said. The PCC will no longer be a demand for Indian citizens to gain a visa for travelling to Saudi Arabia, it said. The Saudi Embassy said it appreciates the request of over two million Indian citizens living peacefully in the Kingdom.

" Embassy of India welcomes this advertisement and thanks the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its decision to exempt Indian Citizens from submission of Police Clearance Certificate( PCC). It'll give important- demanded relief to over 2 million strong Indian community in KSA," the Indian charge in Saudi Arabia twittered.

India- Saudi Arabia relations have strengthened vastly in this years including in political, security, energy, trade, investment, health, food security, artistic, and defense fields. On 17th November 2022, The Royal Embassy Of Saudi Arabia In India made an announcement through it’s twitter account @KSAembassyIND, which came as a gleam of hope for thousands of Indian Job Seekers hoping to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to land their dream jobs.

“In view of the strong relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India, the Kingdom has decided to exempt the Indian nationals from submitting a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). The PCC will no longer be a requirement for Indian citizens to obtain a visa for travelling to Saudi Arabia. This decision has been taken as a part of the efforts of the two countries to further strengthen their relations. The Embassy appreciates the contribution of over two million Indian citizens living peacefully in the Kingdom”, the embassy stated.

India under PM Narendra Modi has maintained a strong bilateral relationship with Saudi Arabia. Mumbai Multimedia Studio holds in high regard the efforts put forth by the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. Of India, for the constant and ceaseless efforts towards easing the process for multiple Indian job aspirants will saves time and money for issuance of PCC for the recruiting agents and the selected candidates.

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