Saudi Arabia has launched a service to offer electronic visas to Hayya Card holders, free of charge.

The kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs took to Twitter to announce that all Hayya Card holders will be able to obtain a free e-visa to enter the kingdom.

Visitors will be able to apply for a visa on the ministry’s online platform.

The FIFA World Cup is starting on November 20, a day ahead of its original schedule, with hosts taking on Ecuador.

Read: FIFA World Cup may start one day earlier with Qatar-Ecuador game

International Hayya Card holders travelling to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup can also invite up to three non-ticketed fans to attend the tournament.

Read: International Hayya Card holders can invite up to three non-ticketed fans to attend FIFA World Cup