UNCCD COP16 visa and accommodations

To UNCCD focal points and representatives of the UN and observer organizations:

Please be informed that the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made available a dedicated platform to grant free visa entries to duly registered COP16 participants. 

Participants must apply using the following link https://www.unccdcop16.org/visa only after receiving the official letter generated by the COP16 online registration system confirming their participation in COP16.

Participants will need to fill in the required information and will receive their respective visas via the email they used for the application. The COP16 visa will be valid for 3 months and will include a single entry only.

For any further enquiries about visa arrangements to attend COP16 please contact visa [at] unccdcop16.org (visa(at)unccdcop16.org)

Other arrangements for entering the country: 

No visa is required for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) citizens.

GCC residents, citizens of 66 countries and US, UK, Schengen visa holders can apply online or get a tourist visa on arrival. Information on eligibility and requirements is available at Visit Saudi official website.

Requirements for a tourist visa (e-visa/on arrival):

• Valid for one year
• Stay up to 90 days per visit
• Multiple entry in the country

Accommodation

The host country has further made available a dedicated platform for COP16 participants to book their respective accommodations. For any additional information related to accommodation please contact cop16.accoomodation [at] gl-events.com (cop16.accommodation(at)gl-events.com )