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Saudi Visa for Singaporean Citizens

A Saudi visa for Singaporean citizens is a permit that allows Singaporean passport holders to enter and stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a designated period and for specific purposes. The issued visa type will outline the conditions of your stay, including the activities you can engage in and the duration of your stay.

The validity of a Saudi Arabia visa for Singaporean citizens depends on the type of visa issued. For instance, if you plan to visit family and friends in Saudi Arabia, you will need a visit visa, which is available in both single-entry and multiple-entry options. The single-entry visa is valid for 90 days, while the multiple-entry visa remains valid for one year allowing stays for up to 90 days for each visit. On the other hand, a permanent work visa is typically valid for the duration of your long-term employment contract.

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Saudi Arabia Visa Types

Saudi Arabia is an ideal destination for sightseeing, experiencing its unique desert landscape, conducting business, pursuing further education, and performing a pilgrimage. Depending on the purpose of your visit, you’ll require an appropriate Saudi Arabia visa from Singapore. Here are more details about the different types of visas you can apply for if you’re planning a visit to Saudi Arabia from Singapore:

Visit visa

With a visit visa, you may enter Saudi Arabia for the following purposes:

  • Tourism: Take a camel ride in the vast Saudi desert or explore the old town of Jeddah. Or you may want to go desert camping and stargazing in Al Ula. You can visit Saudi Arabia as a tourist to enjoy its unique landscape, culture, and history.
  • Family and friends: If you have friends and family residing in Saudi Arabia, you may want to travel there to spend time with them.
  • Medical: If you’re seeking medical advice or treatment in Saudi Arabia, you can apply for a visit visa for medical purposes.
  • Umrah: The Islamic holy city, Mecca, is located in Saudi Arabia. Umrah, which is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca’s Masjid al-Haram, can be performed at any time of the year. You can apply for an Umrah visa from Singapore.
  • Business: With a Saudi Arabia business visit visa, you can make commercial and business-related visits for meetings, conferences, or partnerships.

Transit visa

If you plan to have a layover in Saudi Arabia for more than 12 hours, you’ll need a transit visa. If you’re crossing Saudi Arabia's land borders to enter a neighboring country or disembarking at a Saudi port while traveling by sea, you’ll also need a transit visa. You can apply for a land, air, or sea transit visa depending on your mode of travel. Transit visas are valid for 96 hours, so you can explore Saudi Arabia en route to your destination.

Work visa

There are three types of work visas, so select the one that aligns with your employment terms:

  • Seasonal work visa: This visa allows individuals to hold temporary positions during specific seasons or events in Saudi Arabia, such as agricultural harvests or peak tourism seasons. This visa type is limited to certain seasonal periods.
  • Temporary work visa: Apply for this visa if you have a short-term employment contract in Saudi Arabia.
  • Permanent work visa: If you’ve secured a long-term employment contract in Saudi Arabia, apply for a permanent work visa.

Hajj visa

If you’re a Muslim, you may want to perform Hajj, a sacred pilgrimage to Mecca during the annual Hajj season. To be eligible for a Hajj visa, you need to prove that you’re a Muslim. You can only get this visa through authorized travel agents and it will only be issued for a duration of five to six days. You have to leave the country before the visa expires and you’re not allowed to engage in tourism after the pilgrimage.

Study visa

You’ll need a student visa if you’re planning to study in Saudi Arabia. You can apply for this visa after you gain acceptance into a Saudi school or university. This visa is usually valid for 90 days within a one-year period for students who are pursuing a short-term study. If you’re pursuing long-term study, such as a degree program, you may be issued a visa with a longer validity period.

Other visa types

  • Diplomatic visa: This visa is issued to diplomats who hold diplomatic passports and is only for visiting, residing, or working in diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia.
  • Missions and organizations visit: This visa is typically granted to individuals whom foreign diplomatic missions and organizations in Saudi Arabia want to invite and host.

Saudi Tourist Visa for Singaporean Citizens

A Saudi tourist visa for Singapore citizens is an eVisa that Singaporean citizens are eligible to apply for online. With this eVisa, Singaporean travelers can engage in tourism-related activities, visit family and friends, or perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia.

How to Apply for a Saudi eVisa

You can complete your Saudi Arabia visa application in Singapore. Follow these simple steps to complete your application for a Saudi Arabia eVisa:

Fill out the visa application form.

  • Provide basic personal details such as your full name, contact details, residential address, profession, and passport details.
  • Indicate the purpose of your visit, such as attending an event, engaging in leisure activities, visiting family and friends, or performing Umrah.

Upload attachments.

  • Upload a recent photo of yourself and a copy of your passport. Ensure that the photos meet the requirements and are clear.

Provide your residence information.

  • Be prepared to furnish details of your residence in Saudi Arabia, such as if you’re staying with a relative or in a hotel.
  • Provide the email address and contact number of the residence.

Pay the visa fee.

  • Pay the visa fees securely online using a credit or debit card.

Get your approved visa.

  • If your visa gets approved, you’ll receive your Saudi eVisa at the email address you provided in the application form. Check that your name and passport details are all correct.

Saudi eVisa Requirements for Singaporean Citizens

There are several Saudi Arabia visa requirements for Singaporeans that you’ll need to fulfill. Here’s a list of documents you need to submit for a Saudi Arabia eVisa for Singaporeans:

Passport

Ensure that you have a minimum validity period of six months from your intended date of arrival to Saudi Arabia.

Passport-sized photo

The photo has to meet these specifications:

  • Color photo with a plain white background taken within the past three months
  • Image size to be between 5 and 100 KB
  • The size of the photo to be two by two inches
  • 80% of the photo should consist of your face
  • Keep a normal straight face
  • The head should be straight and face the camera directly
  • No wearing of eyeglasses
  • No wearing of headgear (except for religious reasons)
  • Your full face and eyes should be visible
  • The color of your clothes should not be white

Application form

The application form should be filled correctly with your personal details.

Saudi eVisa Fees for Singapore Citizens

The Saudi tourist eVisa fee for Singaporean citizens is USD 199. This fee includes the medical insurance fee and our processing fee. Note that the fees will differ if you’re applying for other visa types.

Visa Processing Time

After you submit your visa application to Saudi Arabia from Singapore, you can expect to receive your eVisa within 24 hours.

Saudi Tourist eVisa Validity

Any Saudi Arabia tourist visa is typically valid for a duration of one year and will allow for a stay of up to 90 days.

Saudi Visa Extension

Note that the Saudi eVisa is not extendable if you wish to stay in Saudi Arabia for longer than 90 days. If you want to extend your stay, you’ll need to leave the country and apply for a new eVisa. You can re-enter Saudi Arabia once you get your new eVisa.

FAQ

Yes, Singaporeans require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia for tourism, visiting family and friends, and business purposes. They also require a visa to perform Umrah or Hajj and for employment in Saudi Arabia. You can apply for a Saudi visa in Singapore without needing to travel to the embassy as it can be done online.

Umrah visas usually take longer to process than the other types of visit visas. You can expect to get your Umrah visa in about five working days. It’s advisable to start your application process in advance to avoid any delays to your travel plans.

The Umrah visa costs USD 199, like the other types of tourist visas and you can submit your application online.

You do not need to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia embassy to get a Saudi tourist visa and can submit your application online. Prepare the documents and relevant information for the application and pay the fees. You’ll receive your eVisa in your email.