
How can I use Saudi Arabia e-Visa?
Travellers can use an electronic visa permit to Saudi only for the tourism purposes. If you are travelling to visit your family, friends, or to explore the country as a tourist, visa to Saudi Arabia will legalize your entrance.
Saudi Arabia offers various attractions, ancient sites, cultural and historical enrichment. Try jeep riding through the deserts, scuba diving in the Red Sea, seeing the dormant volcanoes, or relaxing on paradise-like islands.
Saudi Arabia electronic visa can also be used by Muslim travellers that visit Saudi to go on an Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca. Please note that the participation in Umrah pilgrimage is only possible out of the Hajj season.
Important things to know before you apply for a visa to Saudi Arabia
Before applying, please make sure that you are a citizen of one of the countries listed as eligible for applying for an e-Visa to Saudi Arabia (check the list below). If you qualify to apply, please prepare the following documents to start the application process:
- a valid passport for at least six months ahead of the planned trip to Saudi
- an active e-mail address onto which e-Visa is sent
- a photograph of the applicant
01 Fill the application - 02 Pay the Visa fee - 03 Get your online Visa
Saudi Arabia e-Visa is valid for one year from the issuing date. However, once your passport expires, so does your e-Visa permit. Passport validity is essential. In case of any changes to your passport, or in case of losing the document, the electronic visa becomes invalid.
Please remember that each stay cannot exceed 90 days at a time, do not overstay to steer clear of any problems. Make sure that you apply in advance to avoid delays or issues with processing your application on time.
Nationalities eligible to apply for e-Visa and Visa on Arrival
Europe
Asia
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![]() Japan |
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![]() Malaysia |
![]() South Korea |
![]() Kazakhstan |
![]() China Including Hong Kong and Macau |
America
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Oceania
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