The agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and special passports between Turkey and Saudi Arabia has come into force.
The decision was published in the Official Gazette with the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. It was noted that the agreement was signed in Ankara on May 6, 2026.
The approval decision was made pursuant to Article 18 of the Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection and Articles 2 and 3 of Presidential Decree No. 9.
The text stated that the arrangement was made in accordance with the principle of reciprocity, considering the special relations and efforts to develop bilateral ties between the two countries.
It was noted that the agreement is structured in 12 articles based on the mutual desire to facilitate the mobility process of citizens of both countries.