Tourist eVisa for Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia eVisa Information
The eVisa for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an electronic entry permit which allows citizens of over 60 countries to travel to Saudi Arabia for purposes of tourism.
It was introduced by the Saudi government in 2019 in order to facilitate the process of applying for a visa and open the country up to foreign tourism.
It’s the quickest and easiest way to get authorization to visit Saudi Arabia. Simply fill in a short application online and receive your Saudi Arabia eVisa by email.
The Saudi Arabia online visa is multiple-entry, meaning you can use it for more than one trip to the country. It allows a total stay of 90 days over its 1-year validity.
With your online visa, you’re automatically granted a Mandatory Insurance Policy. This is a compulsory requirement to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Visiting Saudi Arabia with an eVisa
Once approved, you can use your eVisa to enter Saudi Arabia through any of its seaports, certain airports, and some land border checkpoints.
Your eVisa allows you to participate in tourism-related activities including leisure and recreation, attending events, visiting family and friends, and Umrah (excluding Hajj). Other activities, such as studying, are not permitted.
To visit Saudi Arabia for business activities , to perform Hajj, or to study, foreign citizens are required to contact their nearest Saudi Embassy or Consulate to get the right type of visa.
Highlights
Valid for tourism purposes
Multiple-entry eVisa
Stay for up to 90 consecutive days
Valid for 1 year
Comes with insurance policy
Our service fee includes
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Expedited processing
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Qualified review process
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Expert review
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Support available
Saudi Arabia processing time 1-2 days
Government fee 107 USD
HandyVisas service fee from 93 USD
- Embassy Registration
TOTAL From 200 USD
Electronic Visa for Saudi Arabia Requirements
International travelers must meet the basic Saudi Arabia eVisa requirements in order to submit an online visa application.
If you’re applying online, you must have a passport issued by an eligible country.
According to the Saudi Arabia visa policy, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of entry in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia Electronic visa requirements include:
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Passport with at least 6 months’ validity -
Recent photograph, passport-style -
Active email address to receive your eVisa -
Paying the Saudi eVisa fee with a valid debit or credit card
Upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, you must present your approved eVisa and the same passport used to complete the online visa application.
Applicants with dual nationality must ensure they travel with the same passport that they applied with when traveling to Saudi Arabia.
When traveling with an eVisa, you may only enter the country through one of the ports of entry specially designated for the electronic visa.
List of eligible countries to apply for a tourist visa to Saudi Arabia
Citizens from the countries listed below are eligible to apply online to enter Saudi Arabia:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- China
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Panama
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of Cyprus
- Romania
- Russian Federation
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- San Marino
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uzbekistan
Online eVisa Application Steps for Saudi Arabia
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Complete the Saudi Arabia eVisa online application
You can complete the user-friendly Saudi eVisa application form in a matter of minutes on this site.
Simpy enter your basic personal, passport, and travel information into the Saudi Arabia eVisa form. You can then upload the necessary supporting documents in digital format.
Before you submit the form, you should check that all the information you provided is correct. Errors may result in processing delays or the refusal of the visa application.
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Make the Saudi eVisa payment
Before submitting the Saudi Arabia eVisa application, you must complete the payment of the processing fee. Use a valid credit or debit card authorized for online transactions.
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Receive your approved Saudi eVisa
A Saudi visa is usually processed and approved in just a few minutes. After approval, you receive your visa for Saudi Arabia by email.
You can then print a copy of your approved eVisa to present on arrival in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia Visa FAQs
Check the visa policy of Saudi Arabia
The visa policy of Saudi Arabia is the set of laws, rules, and regulations which determine who may enter the country and the different types of visa or travel authorization they require.
Saudi Arabia currently grants visa exemption to its fellow members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
The electronic visa (eVisa) for Saudi Arabia is the simplest way for other travelers to get permission to visit the country for tourism and leisure. It’s available to citizens of around 65 countries and territories.
A less convenient alternative is the visa on arrival for Saudi Arabia. For eligible travelers, this may be obtained at border control when entering the country.
However, this can involve a lengthy process of standing in line, filling out the application form, and waiting while immigration officials process the visa on arrival. For this reason, it is advisable to apply in advance for the eVisa.
Both the eVisa and visa on arrival permit the holder to stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days.
Travelers from countries that are not eligible for an eVisa or visa on arrival must go to their nearest Saudi Arabian embassy or consulate and apply for a visa. The same applies to any traveler who wants to stay in Saudi Arabia for more than 90 days or who plans to live, work, and/or study there.
Nationals of Israel are currently prohibited from entering Saudi Arabia.
There are special Hajj visas for travelers performing the important Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. Hajj visas are available between Mid-Shawwal and 25th Dhual-Qa’dah.
Below you can find a comprehensive list of Saudi travel regulations for nationals of every country.
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Travelers of other nationalities holding a visa or residence permit for the Schengen Area, the United States, or the United Kingdom can also obtain a visa on arrival at one of the entry points.
However, it is strongly recommended to apply for a visa online in advance to save time at the border. The process is quick and eliminates the risk of being denied entry when you are already at the border.
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Citizens of about 120 countries must obtain a tourist visa in person at the embassy, as their nationality is not eligible for the e-Visa or visa on arrival.
It’s also necessary to apply for a consular visa to stay in Saudi Arabia for more than 90 days (the duration allowed by an e-Visa) or to live, work, and/or study in the country.
The procedure is generally longer and more complex. You must make an appointment for an interview at the embassy and present a series of supporting documents.
The list below includes all nationalities that must apply for a tourist visa at the Saudi Arabian embassy or consulate.
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Bangladesh
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Belarus
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Ecuador
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Equatorial Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Iran
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libya
- North Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Marshall Islands
- Morocco
- Mauritania
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Saint Lucia
- Samoa
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- Sudan
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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Currently, nationals of 5 sovereign states enjoy visa exemption for Saudi Arabia. All 5 countries are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), like Saudi Arabia itself.
The GCC consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Citizens of all GCC member states may visit Saudi Arabia without a visa as a benefit of GCC membership.
See below all the nationalities who enjoy visa exemption for visiting Saudi Arabia.
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- United Arab Emirates
Visa Exemption for Saudi Arabia in Special Circumstances
As a rule, all foreign nationals apart from citizens of the GCC countries mentioned above must have a valid visa to enter Saudi Arabia.
However, French diplomats and certain other officials may also visit Saudi Arabia visa-free, providing they do so with a diplomatic passport or a similar official passport.
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Currently, Saudi Arabia’s visa policy prohibits nationals of Israel from visiting the country.
At the moment, there is a Saudi Arabia visa ban for nationals of Israel in place. Holders of Israeli passports are prohibited from entering Saudi Arabia due to the Arab League boycott of the Jewish state.
Exceptions for Qataris
Qatari Muslims may enter Saudi Arabia only if they are performing the Hajj pilgrimage.
Nationals of Qatar are periodically banned from entering the country. This has been the case since diplomatic relations were severed in 2017. Prior to this, Qataris could visit Saudi Arabia without a visa.
As an Islamic country, Saudi Arabia will allow Muslims with a Qatari passport to perform the Hajj at the appointed time of year (from the 8th to 12th of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar).
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Ekaterina Powell
US Immigration Attorney
Ekaterina Powell is a U.S. attorney licensed in the State of California, working in the area of U.S. immigration law for over 12 years. She has been featured as one of the top immigration lawyers in her state and city several times and has contributed to notable industry publications.