Visa Eligibility

Tourists can apply for the tourist visa in one of the following ways:

1. e-Visa
   Tourists from eligible countries can apply for a tourist visa online through the e-Visa portal ahead of their
   trip.
   Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to the world through its new tourist visa. Visitor will have the chance to
   discover and experience the warm hospitality of the Saudi people, the rich heritage, the vibrant culture,
   and Saudi Arabia’s diverse and breathtaking landscapes.
   The eVisa will be a one-year, multiple entry visa, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the country.
   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.

• North America:
  CANADA
  US
• Europe:
  ANDORRA
  AUSTRIA
  BELGIUM
  BULGARIA
  CROATIA
  CYPRUS
  CZECH REPUBLIC
  DENMARK
  ESTONIA
  FINLAND
  FRANCE
  GERMANY
  GREECE
  HOLLAND
  HUNGARY
  ICELAND
  IRELAND
  ITALY
  LATVIA
  LIECHTENSTEIN
  LITHUANIA
  LUXEMBOURG
  MALTA
  MONACO
  MONTENEGRO
  NORWAY
  POLAND
  PORTUGAL
  ROMANIA
  RUSSIA
  SAN MARINO
  SLOVAKIA
  SLOVENIA
  SPAIN
  SWEDEN
  SWITZERLAND
  UKRAINE
  UNITED KINGDOM
• Asia:
  BRUNEI
  CHINA (INCLUDING HONG KONG AND MACAU)
  JAPAN
  KAZAKHSTAN
  MALAYSIA
  SINGAPORE
  SOUTH KOREA
• Oceania:
  AUSTRALIA
  NEW ZEALAND

eVisa Price: SAR 300 (about USD 80)

• Application Fee: SAR 39.44 (about USD 10.50)
• Medical Insurance Fees: Not included (price determined based on the provider)
• Entry: Multiple entry or single entry depending on Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Validity: The multiple entry visa is valid for a year from its issue date and allows for stays of up to
  90 days

Requirements

• You must provide a residency visa from one of the GCC countries with a minimum validity of at
  least three months beyond the date of entry into Saudi.
• Your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of entry into Saudi.
• For travelers under 18 years old, the traveler’s parent is required to apply for an eVisa first.

Travelers looking to participate in Umrah may apply via nusuk.sa.

2. Visa on Arrival

Once you arrive at your destination’s airport or entry point in Saudi, use the self-service devices (KIOSK)
or go directly to the passport control office to apply for your visa on arrival.

Information

• Visa on Arrival Price: SAR 300 (about USD 80).
• Medical Insurance Fees: SAR 180 (about USD 48.03).
• Entry: Multiple Entry or single entry depending on Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Validity: The multiple entry visa is valid for a year from its issue date. The visa allows for stays of
  up to 90 days

Requirements

• You must be at least 18 years old to enter alone. Travelers under the age of 18 may enter only if
  accompanied by a parent, grandparent or adult sibling (over 18 years old).
• Your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of entry into Saudi
  unless you are a citizen of the United States. U.S. citizens may enter as long as your passport is
  valid, regardless of time remaining before expiration.

Travelers looking to participate in Umrah may apply via nusuk.sa.

3. Transit/Stopover Visa. 

A transit/stopover visa allows people passing through Saudi to enter the country for a variety of reasons,
including to perform Umrah, visit the Prophet’s Mosque, and attend tourism events.

Saudi Airlines – Book Now
Receive a free transit/stopover visa and complimentary one-night hotel stay when you book with Saudia
Airlines. Your visa will be created automatically and emailed to you upon booking and approval.

• Transit/Stopover Visa Price: Free
• Accommodation: One complimentary night in a hotel
• Application Fee: None
• Medical Insurance Fees: Covered
• Entry: Single entry
• Validity: Three months for a stay of up to 96 hours

Flynas – Book Now
Receive a free transit/stopover visa when you book with Flynas.

• Transit/Stopover Visa Price: Free
• Application Fee: Roughly SAR 39.50 (about USD 10.50)
• Medical Insurance Fees: Depends on the country of origin
• Entry: Single entry
• Validity: Valid for three months for a stay of up to 96 hours