Saudi Arabia Visa Online

Electronic visa obtainable entirely online with a simple online form

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Saudi Arabia - General information

With the reopening of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to foreign tourists, the country's government decided to introduce a new e-Visa system available for citizens of 48 countries.

The Saudi Arabia e-Visa is issued as a multiple-entry travel authorization that allows its holders a total stay of 90 days in KSA during its one-year validity period. The total stay of 90 days can be performed as either one three-month visit or numerous shorter visits, which total goes to 90 days.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia allows e-Visa holders to use their issued travel authorizations for all leisure-related purposes, such as to:

  • explore Saudi Arabia and its tourist attractions
  • visit friends and family living in Saudi Arabia
  • go on vacation
  • take an Umrah pilgrimage

The KSA e-Visa is easily obtainable online following a quick and intuitive application process from home or any other place.

The Saudi e-Visa takes up to 72 hours (3 business days) to process by the Saudi Government and is then delivered to each traveller via email.

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Why was Saudi Arabia e-Visa introduced

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia decided to implement an e-Visa system as part of the country's opening to foreign tourists.

Saudi Arabia introduced e-Visas back in 2019 to invite more travellers to explore the country's tourist attractions and expand the tourism industry within it.

The electronic visa application makes it possible to get a KSA visa online, without the need to visit an Embassy during the process.

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What do I need to apply for the KSA e-Visa

To apply for a KSA e-Visa, travellers need:

  • a valid passport from one of the eligible countries
  • an active email address
  • an internet connection
  • a photo of the applicant's face

Your passport must have a minimum validity of six months forth from the scheduled date of arrival in Saudi Arabia. Do check if your passport has the required validity period and if not, renew it before applying to ensure that your application will be successfully approved.

How to complete the application process

To complete the application process for the Saudi Arabia online visa, prepare your phone, laptop, PC, or another device connected to the internet, and follow these steps:

  1. Fill out an online application form by providing the required information, such as your personal details, passport information, travel to Saudi Arabia details, and essential contact information
  2. Check the completed visa application form thoroughly before submitting it for approval; all data provided must be correct for the Saudi Government to approve your application
  3. Submit the completed form and cover the online visa issuing fee using any online payment method
  4. Check for a confirmation email confirming that your application form has been submitted and the payment was made
  5. Wait up to three business days to receive the approved travel authorization via email

Once your application has been approved, the processed document gets delivered to each traveller via email.

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Do I need to print out the approved electronic Saudi Arabia visa

There's no need to print out the approved electronic Saudi Arabia visa since this document links directly to the traveller's passport.

You can save the received file and keep it in electronic form for your scheduled arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

However, the customs officials will be able to read your e-Visa via your valid passport. Make sure to have this document with you upon arrival in Saudi Arabia to enter the country with no issues.

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Saudi Arabia e-Visa - essential information

  • Saudi Arabia's online visa requirements are minimal and consist of having a valid passport, an active email address, an internet connection, and a photo of the applicant's face
  • KSA e-Visa is a multiple-entry travel authorization that allows a total stay of 90 days spent in Saudi
  • The electronic visa for KSA stays valid for one year from its date of issue
  • The application process can be easily completed online using any preferred working device connected to the internet
  • Saudi e-Visa gets processed within a maximum of three business days and is later on delivered to travellers via email
  • The approved e-Visa for Saudi does not have to be printed out before departure since it's digitally connected to the traveller's passport number
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List of countries who can apply for evisa to Saudi Arabia

AndorraAndorra AustraliaAustralia AustriaAustria
BelgiumBelgium BruneiBrunei BulgariaBulgaria
CanadaCanada CroatiaCroatia CyprusCyprus
Czech RepublicCzech Republic DenmarkDenmark EstoniaEstonia
FinlandFinland FranceFrance GermanyGermany
GreeceGreece HungaryHungary IcelandIceland
IrelandIreland ItalyItaly JapanJapan
KazakhstanKazakhstan Korea SouthKorea South LatviaLatvia
LiechtensteinLiechtenstein LithuaniaLithuania LuxembourgLuxembourg
MalaysiaMalaysia MaltaMalta MonacoMonaco
MontenegroMontenegro NetherlandsNetherlands New ZealandNew Zealand
NorwayNorway PolandPoland PortugalPortugal
RomaniaRomania RussiaRussia San MarinoSan Marino
SingaporeSingapore SlovakiaSlovakia SloveniaSlovenia
SpainSpain SwedenSweden SwitzerlandSwitzerland
UkraineUkraine United KingdomUnited Kingdom United States of AmericaUnited States of America