Saudi Arabia eVisa Requirements for Citizens of the Netherlands

Yes, all EU citizens, including travelers from the Netherlands, must have a visa to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The quickest and easiest way to get a tourist visa is to apply online for the eVisa. It takes a matter of minutes to complete the form and you will then receive an email with your approved visa.

All EU nationals are eligible to take advantage of the eVisa and its many benefits.

Dutch citizens of the Islamic faith can use the Saudi eVisa for the Umrah pilgrimage. However, to perform the Hajj, they will need a Hajj visa.

Likewise, if Dutch nationals are interested in traveling to Saudi Arabia for a more prolonged time or to make a visit for purposes other than tourism, they must visit the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in The Hague for further visa options.

Like many countries, Saudi Arabia has certain basic visa requirements for Dutch passport holders.

To complete the Saudi eVisa application form, citizens of the Netherlands will need the following items:

• Passport issued by the Netherlands that is valid for at least 6 months after their arrival
• Recent digital, passport-sized ID photo of the Dutch applicant
• Credit or debit card to pay the eVisa processing fee
• Email address to register their eVisa application

Dutch travelers must show the same passport registered in the eVisa application when arriving in Saudi Arabia. The eVisa is linked to this document and will not be valid without it.

In the event that the registered Netherlands passport is lost, damaged, stolen, or has to be replaced for any reason, you will need to apply for a new Saudi eVisa using your new passport.

Dutch citizens can apply for the Saudi Arabia eVisa by completing an online Saudi visa application form.

The request takes an average of 15 minutes to complete. Nationals from the Netherlands are required to provide some basic information, including the following:

• Full name
• Country of citizenship
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Passport number
• Passport issue date
• Passport expiry date

Applicants from the Netherlands are strongly advised to check their answers carefully, since any typos or missing information could lead to issues processing the eVisa.

The eVisa for Saudi Arabia is widely regarded as the best option for Dutch tourists planning a visit to the Kingdom.

Advantages of this digital visa and the online application system include the following:

• Fastest way to get a visa for Saudi Arabia
• Streamlined form and online platform makes applying easy
• Avoids having to go all the way to an embassy in person to deal with paperwork
• Valid for a whole year and allows multiple trips
• Includes medical insurance, which is obligatory for visiting Saudi Arabia

All international visitors must be covered by a valid medical insurance policy.

Applying for the eVisa saves you the time and effort of researching and buying insurance separately.

All eVisa holders are randomly assigned an approved insurance provider by the Saudi government, with a Mandatory Insurance Policy linked to the visa.

The average processing time for the Saudi electronic visa is between 1 and 2 working days.

Approved eVisas are delivered by email in PDF format.

The visa is electronically linked to your passport, but it is advisable to print it out in case Saudi authorities ask to see a physical copy.

Dutch passengers can use the Saudi eVisa at the following international airports:

• King Khalid International Airport
• King Abdulaziz International Airport
• King Fahd International Airport
• Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport

Dutch citizens planning to enter Saudi Arabia by road can use the eVisa at King Fahd Bridge or Al Batha highway crossings.

If you are on a cruise holiday, you can disembark at any seaport with the eVisa.