Saudi Visa Requirements

Planning your trip?

Follow the three simple steps below to satisfy entry requirements to Saudi Arabia.

 

Ready to explore the warmth and hospitality of the Saudi people and discover Arabia’s rich heritage, vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes? Come experience it all — from the mountains of Abha to the beaches of the Red Sea and the shifting sands of the Empty Quarter.

Visitors can acquire a multiple-entry visa valid for a year that will allow them to stay in the country for up to 90 days. “The tourist visa allows you to take part in tourism-related activities such as, events, family & relatives visits, leisure, and Umrah (excluding Hajj) and excludes other activities such as studying.”

Here is what you need to know.

Visa Categories

eVisa for GCC Residents

Who is eligible for a visa, and what is required ?

  • Minimum age of applicants is 18. (For children under 18, the parent is required to apply first.)
  • When applying, passport must be valid for at least six months. Applicants also must have a residency visa from a GCC country that has been valid for three months.
  • For religious tourists, please note that visa holders can perform Umrah anytime except during the Hajj season.
  • Resident’s occupation should be among the eligible occupations listed on the portal. Check this page.
  • Applicants must complete separate visa applications for each member of their direct family and must accompany the member upon entering Saudi.
What is the cost?
  • The cost for the eVisa is SAR300 plus full health insurance fees.
  • The multiple-entry tourist visa is valid for one year from the date of issuance, and the permissible period of stay is 90 days.
  • The single-entry tourist visa is valid for three months from the date of issuance, and the permissible period of stay is 30 days.
  • The visa application fee is non-refundable.
How can I apply?

You can apply through MOFA.

 

Apply for eVis

STEP 2 - Book your flight & hotel

There are dozens of major airports and airlines that can give you access to every part of the country. Whether you are looking for a beach resort, a desert get-away, or an urban experience, Saudi’s hotel options are plentiful and marked by superior hospitality.

Faqs

• Residency visa from one of the GCC countries with a validity of at least 3 months.
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
• Resident`s occupation should be among the eligible occupations listed on the portal.
• For children under 18, the parent is required to apply first.

• Residency visa from one of the GCC countries with a validity of at least 3 months.
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
• Resident`s occupation should be among the eligible occupations listed on the portal.
• For children under 18, the parent is required to apply first.

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