Guides to the Saudi tourist eVisa
Plain answers to the questions people ask before they apply: what you need, what it costs, how long it takes, what the eVisa allows, Umrah, who is eligible, and what happens after you apply. Written by the people who check and file the applications.
What you need for the Saudi tourist eVisa
What you need to apply for the Saudi Arabia tourist eVisa: a passport valid six months after arrival, a recent photo on a white background, an email address and a card. What the form asks, what you do not need, and the mistakes a review catches.
What the Saudi tourist eVisa costs with saudivisavisit.com
What the Saudi Arabia tourist eVisa costs through saudivisavisit.com: $145 USD Regular or $185 USD Same-day per traveller, government fee and insurance included. How you pay, which currency, and the refund rule.
How long the Saudi eVisa takes, and when to apply
How long the Saudi Arabia tourist eVisa takes: many decisions within minutes, some within days. When to apply, what our 72-hour and 24-hour handling times mean, and what slows an application down.
One year, multiple entries, 90 days: what the eVisa allows
What the Saudi Arabia tourist eVisa allows: valid one year from issue, multiple entries, stays of up to 90 days, for tourism, events, family visits and Umrah. What it does not cover, and how the dates work.
Umrah on the Saudi tourist eVisa
The Saudi tourist eVisa allows Umrah outside the Hajj season, from 25 Dhu al-Qi'dah to 13 Dhu al-Hijjah. The dates for 2027 and 2028, how families apply together, Ramadan timing, and what the eVisa does not cover.
Eligible nationalities, and the US, UK and Schengen visa route
The 68 nationalities that can apply for the Saudi tourist eVisa online, listed by region, and what to do if yours is not on the list: the route for holders of a valid US, UK or Schengen visa.
What happens after you submit
What happens after you submit a Saudi tourist eVisa application on saudivisavisit.com: the confirmation email and reference, the review by a person, submission to Saudi Arabia, the eVisa by email, what to carry, and what to do if something is wrong.
You can apply yourself on the official Saudi platform. If you would rather have someone check every detail first and deal with the portal for you, that is what we do.
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