eVisa for GCC Residents

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

• The minimum age of applicants is 18. (For children under 18, the parent is required to apply first.)
• When applying, the 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.
• The 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.

eVisa and Visa on Arrival

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

• Tourists from the 49 eligible countries listed below can apply for a tourist visa online through the quick and easy-to-use eVisa platform before travelling, or upon arrival in Saudi through the visa offices of the Immigration Department.
• Minimum age of applicants is 18. (Underage applicants require a person older than 18 to act as their guardian).
• When applying, the passport validity must suffice for at least six months at the time of entering Saudi.
• The religion of applicants is not relevant.
• Countries with bilateral agreements (USA, UK, South Korea and Japan) can apply for the visit visa through eVisa or visa on arrival, or through consulate  Saudi embassies and consulates.

What is the cost?

• The cost for the tourist eVisa is SAR535. The visa cost includes a fee for full health insurance during your stay in Saudi.
• The cost for the tourist visa on arrival is SAR480.
• The multiple-entry tourist visa is valid for one year from the date of issuance, and the permissible period of stay is 90 days.
• For eVisa and visa on arrival, payment must be made in Saudi riyals using an international credit or debit card.
• Overstay fees: SAR100 for each day of overstay when the visa expires without leaving Saudi. A refund in case of rejection is not possible. Visa fees are nonrefundable.
• US, UK or Schengen (business or tourist) visas holders are eligible for the visa on arrival; the visa must be used at least once and has an entry stamp from the issuing country.
• US, UK or EU permanent residents are eligible for the visa on arrival.

How long does the process take?

• Time taken to issue an eVisa is 5 to 30 minutes in most cases.

How can I apply?

• Application for eVisa for the eligible 49 counties is done through the eVisa platform.

Consulate Visa

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

• The minimum age of applicants is 18. (Underage applicants require a person older than 18 to act as their guardian.)
• When applying, the passport validity must suffice for at least six months at the time of entering Saudi.
• The religion of applicants is not relevant.
• A sponsor is not required for the visa application.
• Refund in case of rejection is not possible, visa fees are nonrefundable.
• Overstay fees: SAR100 for each day of overstay when the visa expires without leaving Saudi. A refund in case of rejection is not possible. Visa fees are nonrefundable.
• 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.

Documents required include:

• Proof of accommodation
• Return ticket
• Proof of employment
• Financial solvency/bank statement
• Flight itinerary
• Complete personal information
• Home address

How long does the process take?

• Visa pre-checks are conducted by all airlines before boarding flights to Saudi.
• Time taken to issue a visa is one to two business days in most cases.