Tourist eVisa for Saudi Arabia

Eligible citizens are able to apply for an electronic visa to Saudi Arabia through a simple online application form. They will then receive an approved Saudi eVisa sent via email.

Applicants should submit a Saudi Arabia visa application online at least a few business days before the intended date of arrival, in order to guarantee sufficient processing time.

In most cases, it will only take few minutes to process the Saudi tourist eVisa application. However, applicants are advised to apply at least a few days in advance of the intended arrival date in Saudi Arabia in the event that it takes longer to process.

No, a child traveling to Saudi Arabia with only one parent does not need to provide consent from the absent parent in order to travel to the country. Parental consent to travel to Saudi Arabia is only required for unaccompanied minors.

All minors under the age of 18 will be required to have an individual approved eVisa to travel to and enter Saudi Arabia.

Applicants are advised to ensure all of the information provided on the Saudi Arabia eVisa application form exactly matches the details of their travel document, as even small mistakes may result in the rejection of the application or delays in receiving the eVisa.

In order to apply for the Saudi Arabian online visa, it is necessary to have a passport from an eligible country valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry, and to provide a recent photograph of the applicant, passport style.

Applicants are required to provide some details of their travel plans in order to receive an approved eVisa to Saudi Arabia.

Those who are refused approval for the Saudi eVisa will be able to submit a new online visa application. Applicants should carefully check that all the information provided is correct before submitting the form, as even small errors may result in a refusal of the application.

It is essential for applicants to ensure all of the information provided on the Saudi Arabia eVisa application is correct before submitting the form, as even small mistakes can result in the rejection of the application.

The electronic visa for Saudi Arabia does not guarantee entry to the country. The final decision for entry to Saudi Arabia for eVisa holders is made at the discretion of the individual immigration official at Saudi border control.

At the border, you may be required to provide proof that you are able to support yourself (and any dependents) during your visit.

You have to enter Saudi Arabia during the eVisa validity period. The e-Visa cannot be extended. If the eVisa expires before your entry, you must apply again.

You acknowledge and accept that once you enter Saudi Arabia you become subject to the local laws. Your entry to Saudi Arabia must not violate the security and national welfare of the country. You must not enter Saudi Arabia with the intention of committing any act which is not in accordance with Sharia law or the prevailing legal or moral principles in Saudi Arabia.

Applicants are able to check the status of their Saudi visa online through their OnlineVisa Manager account. They will also be sent updates and notifications to the email address provided on the eVisa application form.