Prosper in Saudi Tourism
Tourism Investment Guide
Explore Investment Opportunities
Hospitality Investments Enablers
Financing Opportunities
Investment Insights
Explore the sector's robust performance and learn about the growth opportunities across Saudi Arabia’s tourism landscape.
122.6M
Total domestic and inbound tourists in 2025
303.7B
Total domestic and inbound tourism spending in 2025
5.8%
Growth of total domestic and inbound tourists compared to 2024
7.0
Growth of total domestic and inbound tourism spending compared to 2024
122.6M
Total domestic and inbound tourists in 2025
303.7B
Total domestic and inbound tourism spending in 2025
5.8%
Growth of total domestic and inbound tourists compared to 2024
7.0
Growth of total domestic and inbound tourism spending compared to 2024
National Tourism Strategy
Domestic and Inbound Tourists
67Mn
in 2021
150Mn
Target by 2030
Direct Tourism Jobs
762K
in 2021
1.6Mn
Target by 2030
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Tourism Investment Guide
Get involved as a tourism investor in Saudi Arabia by completing the simplified processes below
Requirements
- Audited Financial Statements
- Home-Country Commercial Registration (attested by the Saudi Embassy)
Responsible Providers
Requirements
- Commercial Register of the parent company
- Board of Directors' resolution to open a branch (foreign companies only)
- Memorandum of Association (for new companies)
- Appointment of the General Director
- ID proof for the owners and General Director
Responsible Providers
Requirements
Registering with:
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD)
- General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI)
- Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
- Saudi Post (SPL)
- Chamber of Saudi Commerce (CoSC)
Responsible Providers
Requirements
- Land/Construction/Office Building Permit
- Occupancy Certificate
- Safety Certificate
- Commercial Activity License
- Shomoos Registration (For Accommodation)
Responsible Providers
Requirements
- Operating License
- Classification Certificate
Responsible Providers
Requirements
- Commercial register of the parent company
- Board of Directors' resolution to open a branch (foreign companies only)
- Memorandum of Association (for new companies)
- Appointment of the General Director
- ID proof for the owners and General Director
Responsible Providers
Requirements
Registering with:
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD)
- General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI)
- Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
- Saudi Post (SPL)
- Chamber of Saudi Commerce (CoSC)
Responsible Providers
Requirements
- Land/Construction/Office Building Permit
- Occupancy Certificate
- Safety Certificate
- Commercial Activity License
- Shomoos Registration (For Accommodation)
Responsible Providers
Requirements
- Operating License
- Classification Certificate
Responsible Providers
Hospitality Investments Enablers
Invest in Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector through incentives and enablers designed to strengthen project feasibility and support growth.
Targeted Investments
New or Ongoing Projects
Projects under construction < 70% complete
Hospitality or Mixed-use Projects
Projects with at least 20% hospitality component
Accommodation Facilities
3, 4, and 5-star hotels
Targeted Destinations
Aseer, Hail, Taif, Al-Ahsa, Al-Baha, Al-Jouf, Dammam, Qassim, and more.
Joint Ventures
Applicable to local, regional and global investor
SAR 15 million
Minimum investment amount (excluding land value)
How to Get Started
Assess your eligibility
Submit your application
Receive assessment result
Access benefits
Financing Opportunities
Explore a range of financing programs and support initiatives designed to help investors bring their tourism projects to life.
Agriculture Development Fund
ADF was established to become a government credit institution specialized in funding various agricultural activities across the Kingdom.
Tourism Development Fund
TDF aims to facilitate investors’ access to high-potential tourism investments across key destinations in the Kingdom
Monshaat
Monshaat is mandated with developing and supporting projects that foster a culture of self-employment, entrepreneurship, and innovation
Kafalah
Kafalah aims to help SME in obtaining the necessary Islamic financing to develop and expand their activities.
Social Development Bank
SDB aims to provide concessional development financing programs for citizens in addition to supporting small and emerging projects