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Yes, most foreign nationals require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. While many nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival, the eVisa is highly recommended to guarantee entry and save time at the border. Citizens of GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and UAE) can enter visa-free using their National ID.

The whole Saudi Arabia visa application is completed online, and none of the documents iVisa offers requires an embassy visit. Answer the questions in the form, upload a scan of your passport page and a recent photo, add your accommodation and travel details, then pay. iVisa reviews your KSA visa application for the errors that cause government rejections, files it with the Saudi authorities on your behalf, and emails you the approved document. Two separate costs apply: the fee the Saudi government charges, which it sets, and iVisa's service fee for preparing, checking and filing the application. You see the full amount before you pay.

For most travelers, yes. "Saudi visit visa", "KSA visitor visa" and "Saudi tourist visa" are everyday names for the Tourist eVisa, the online entry visa to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that covers tourism, visiting family and friends, events, and Umrah outside the Hajj season. Saudi Arabia separately issues sponsored visit visas in personal, family and business categories, which are arranged through a Saudi sponsor or employer rather than applied for through iVisa.

UK passport holders can choose between the ETA and the Tourist eVisa. The ETA allows multiple entries over two years with a total stay of up to 180 days within any 12-month period, but does not include insurance — arrange your own cover. The Tourist eVisa allows multiple entries with a stay of 90 days in total within the year, and includes mandatory health insurance in the visa fee. The best option depends on your trip. Enter your travel details on iVisa to compare your options and choose the right document.

Yes. US passport holders are among the more than 60 nationalities eligible for the Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa, so US citizens apply online and do not need to visit a Saudi embassy or consulate. The eVisa is valid for one year from issue, allows multiple entries and permits a stay of 90 days in total within that year, and the mandatory health insurance is included in the fee. See the Saudi Arabia visa for US citizens page for the full requirements.

Yes, and neither route needs an embassy visit. UK passport holders can apply online from the UK for the Saudi Arabia ETA, which allows multiple entries over two years, or for the Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa, which is valid for one year and allows a stay of 90 days in total. If you live in the UK but hold another passport, the ETA is not open to you, so check whether your nationality is one of the more than 60 eligible for the Tourist eVisa instead. See the Saudi Arabia visa for UK citizens page for the full requirements.

The Saudi Tourist eVisa allows for multiple entries and a maximum stay of 90 days within a single year. The visa itself is valid for one year from the date of issuance.

Yes. The Saudi Tourist eVisa allows holders to perform Umrah, but it does require an additional permit via the Nusuk app. Umrah is also permitted on the Saudi Arabia ETA, provided it is outside the Hajj season. Neither can be used to perform Hajj; a specific Hajj visa is required for the pilgrimage.

For the Tourist eVisa, no: the cost of mandatory health insurance is included in the total eVisa fee, covering emergency medical cases during your stay, and is issued automatically with your visa. The ETA does not include this insurance, so if you travel to Saudi Arabia on an ETA you must arrange your own cover and make sure your travel insurance covers medical emergencies for the duration of your stay.

If denied, you will usually need to submit a new application with corrected information. We also offer denial protection as an optional add-on to your application. In some cases, our experts can help you reapply.

The most common reasons are mismatched passport details (e.g., typos in names or numbers) or low-quality passport photos. Additionally, previous immigration violations in Saudi Arabia or other GCC countries can lead to rejection. By using iVisa, our team checks these details to ensure your application is perfect before submission.