Saudi e-Visa application

The online Saudi e-Visa application process allows foreign nationals from 68 countries to simply provide a copy of their passport, pay securely online, and receive the approved Saudi e-Visa to their email inbox. GCC residents can also apply online for a Saudi e-Visa, as long as they hold a valid occupation and a GCC residency valid for at least 3 months. Applicants eligible to apply online for a Saudi e-Visa are also eligible to obtain a Saudi visa-on-arrival at a Saudi port of entry; however, it is advised to apply online for your Saudi e-Visa, prior to travel to Saudi Arabia, in order to avoid long airport lines.

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Who is eligible to apply for a Saudi e-Visa

If you are a foreign national from the following 68 countries then you are eligible to apply online for a Saudi tourist e-Visa, prior to traveling to Saudi Arabia:

Albania
Andorra
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau China
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Panama
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Saint Kitts and Nevis
San Marino
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan China
Tajikistan
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uzbekistan

If you are a GCC resident with a GCC visa that is valid for at least 3 months and you have an eligible occupation listed on the Saudi e-Visa portal, you are eligible to apply online for a Saudi e-Visa.

How to apply for a Saudi e-Visa

Applying for a Saudi e-Visa is an easy online process in which applicants simply provide their passport, pay the visa fees, and submit a completed Saudi e-Visa application. Once approved, the applicant will receive their Saudi e-Visa to the email they provided.

The 3-step Saudi e-Visa application process is as follows:

Submit application form

Fill out the online Saudi tourist e-Visa application form, complete with your personal data, passport details, and other requested information.

Pay fees online

Pay the Saudi e-Visa fees online, with a valid credit or debit card.

Receive approved visa

If approved, your Saudi e-Visa will be sent directly to the email you provided. Check that all visa information is correct and matches the information on your passport.

If the Saudi e-Visa is rejected, you can reapply for a new Saudi electronic visa. Remember that GCC residents are required to hold a GCC residency that is valid for at least 3 months, as well as hold an occupation listed on the Saudi portal, in order to apply online for a Saudi tourist e-Visa.

Saudi e-Visa requirements

Saudi e-Visa

To apply online for a Saudi e-Visa, you must meet the following Saudi Arabia visa requirements:

Passport

Fill out an online Saudi visa application form.

Personal photos

Applicant must submit one recent color photo; against a white background; 2x2 inches; 5 to 100 KB natural facial expressions; 80% face; no eyeglasses; no head wear, except for religious reasons.

Application

Applicant should fill out an online Saudi e-Visa application form, complete with personal data and passport information.

Please note that visa applicants must be over 18 years old to apply without a parent or legal guardian.

Saudi e-Visa for GCC residents

GCC residents, who hold a valid GCC residency visa, can apply for a Saudi e-Visa if they meet the following Saudi Arabia visa requirements, in addition to the requirements listed above:

Residency visa

Applicant must hold a GCC residency visa valid for at least three months.

Occupation

Applicant must hold a valid occupation listed on the Saudi e-Visa portal.

Please note that visa applicants must be over 18 years old to apply without a parent or legal guardian.

Processing Time

The processing time for Saudi Arabia e-Visas is one of the fastest, where applicants can receive their approved Saudi e-Visa within 24 hours.

Saudi visa FAQ

Holders of a Saudi Arabia e-Visa have been approved to travel to Saudi Arabia. Please note, however, that approval of a Saudi e-Visa does not guarantee entrance into Saudi Arabia, as Saudi Arabia official airport authorities will have the final say.

The Saudi e-Visa is normally issued as a multiple entry visa valid for 1 year, allowing a maximum 90-day stay in Saudi Arabia, unless otherwise stated. Saudi e-Visas are processed on an individual basis and may be issued as a single-entry visa valid for 3 months, allowing only a 1-month stay in Saudi Arabia. You are advised to read your visa terms carefully, in order to avoid travel issues or overstays.
A Saudi e-Visa application has one of the fastest turn-around times, with visas processed within 24 hours.