Apply for your Saudi Arabia Electronic Visa Waiver online

While many nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival or an eVisa, United Kingdom citizens can benefit from an easier and faster application with the Electronic Visa Waiver instead. They don't need to apply for a standard visa if they have an approved EVW.

The Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) is generally cheaper and allows a stay of up to 6 months, but it is single-entry and does not include mandatory medical insurance. The Tourist eVisa is valid for one year, allows multiple entries (90 days total), and includes government-mandated medical insurance in the fee.

Unlike the Tourist eVisa, the EVW does not include state-organized mandatory health insurance. While the EVW application itself doesn't require it, Saudi Arabia mandates that all international visitors have valid medical insurance covering emergencies. If you use the EVW to enter Saudi Arabia, you must ensure your private travel insurance covers you for medical emergencies for the duration of your stay.

Once your application is approved, a digital copy (PDF) is sent directly to your email. While the waiver is digital, Saudi immigration officers often require a printed copy to be presented alongside your passport at the border. If you apply through iVisa, you can also download your document at any time from your personal dashboard.

With the Saudi Arabia Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW), you can stay for up to 6 months (180 days). It is important to remember that the EVW is a single-entry document. This means the moment you exit Saudi Arabia, the waiver becomes invalid, even if you stayed for only a few days.

Yes. You can perform Umrah on an EVW, provided it is outside the Hajj season. You will still need to download the Nusuk app to book your Umrah permit and time slots.

While the government can take up to a few days, iVisa offers expedited processing to ensure you receive your Visa Waiver quickly.

Yes. The EVW is approved for both tourism and business visits, making it a popular choice for professionals attending conferences or meetings. For employment in Saudi Arabia, you must apply for a specific work visa, which generally requires a local sponsor.

Since the EVW is single-entry, it becomes invalid the moment you exit the country. If you plan to visit multiple times, the Multiple-Entry Tourist eVisa is a more cost-effective and convenient option.

No. The EVW cannot be extended within Saudi Arabia. You must exit the country before your 180-day stay or your waiver validity expires.

Yes. Every traveler, including infants and minors, must have their own visa or EVW. Parents can manage the application for their children through iVisa by using the "Add another person" option.

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). Additionally, previous immigration violations in Saudi Arabia or other GCC countries can lead to rejection.