Tourism Business License in Saudi Arabia
Discover the essentials of a travel and tourism license in Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs. Learn the step-by-step process, requirements, and how to launch your tourism business in the Kingdom.

License Essentials: Obtaining a Travel and Tourism License In KSA
Define Your Tourism Offering and Market Focus
Before starting the licensing process, it’s crucial to define a clear business model aligned with Saudi Arabia’s tourism strategy and regulatory framework. Identifying the specific segment you’ll serve whether in religious, adventure, cultural, or luxury tourism, ensures you’re meeting market demand while remaining compliant with Ministry of Tourism requirements. Here are some examples.

Religious Tourism
Supporting pilgrim services to Makkah and Madinah.

Adventure and Experience-Based Travel
Delivering curated outdoor activities such as desert safaris, hiking, and diving in the Red Sea.

Cultural and Heritage Tourism
Showcasing historical sites and traditional Saudi experiences.

Luxury and Eco-Tourism
Catering to premium travelers with bespoke, sustainable experiences.
Tourism Licensing Process in KSA: The 3-Stage Market Entry Roadmap

Step 1: Legal Entity Establishment (Projected timeline: 1 month)

Step 2: Authorization and Hiring (Projected Timeline: 2 months)

Step 3: Residency and Banking (Projected timeline: 3 months)
AstroLabs Advantage
Offering | AstroLabs | Corporate Services Companies offering PRO & GRO | Law Firms | In-House |
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40+ on-ground local team of experts | ||||
Government portal management and compliance support | ||||
Full management of your company licenses and certificates | ||||
Management of registered employees across the employee journey, from hiring to ongoing management | ||||
Full suite of support: PRO, GRO, HRs support and access to a pool of Saudi talent | ||||
National Address Registration with varied coworking and private office locations | ||||
Seamlessly manage GRO services online using a digital platform | ||||
Corporare bank account opening | ||||
Access to a community of 700+ high-growth businesses in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Extended media and exposure support through press releases, social media coverage and articles | ||||
Opportunity-matchmaking with potential partners in governmental entities and corporates | ||||
Access to global and regional events such as BIBAN, LEAP, Seamless, etc |