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Saudi Arabia e-visa

Eligible travellers can apply online for a tourist visa before arrival.

Ways to get a Saudi Arabia e-visa

  1. Online tourist visa

    eVisa

    Passport holders from all European Union member states and the other listed countries and territories.

    Valid for
    90 days.
    Fee
    A fee applies. The 2019 programme price was 440 Saudi riyals, including health insurance.
    1. Check that your passport qualifies.
    2. Apply online before arrival and pay the visa fee.

Who needs it

Travellers who choose the online tourist visa route must have an eligible passport.

Who doesn't

Gulf citizens have freedom of movement. Russian ordinary passport holders have a separate visa exemption. UK citizens may use an online travel permit.

How to apply

  1. Check that your passport qualifies.
  2. Apply online before arrival and pay the visa fee.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.

Good to know

  • Follow Saudi Arabia's published visitor rules.
  • Non-Muslims are not allowed to travel to Mecca and Medina.
  • The 2019 programme details describe a one-month stay for single-entry visas and up to three months for multiple-entry visas.
  • No newer fee or processing time is specified.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Saudi Arabia?

Travellers who choose the online tourist visa route must have an eligible passport. Gulf citizens have freedom of movement. Russian ordinary passport holders have a separate visa exemption. UK citizens may use an online travel permit.

Can I apply online for Saudi Arabia?

Yes: Online tourist visa. Passport holders from all European Union member states and the other listed countries and territories.

How much does a Saudi Arabia e-visa cost?

A fee applies. The 2019 programme price was 440 Saudi riyals, including health insurance.

How long is a Saudi Arabia e-visa valid?

90 days.

What documents do I need for a Saudi Arabia e-visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival..

How do I apply for a Saudi Arabia e-visa?

1. 1. Check that your passport qualifies. 2. 2. Apply online before arrival and pay the visa fee.

What rules do I have to follow on a Saudi Arabia e-visa?

Follow Saudi Arabia's published visitor rules. Non-Muslims are not allowed to travel to Mecca and Medina.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Saudi Arabia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for Saudi Arabia be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Saudi Arabia e-visa rules?

On Saudi Arabia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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