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How to apply for your Saudi Arabia visa with iVisa

Complete your online application

Answer a few simple questions, upload your documents, see when you’ll get your visa, and pay using secure methods. You can save your progress and come back anytime. Most travelers finish the entire application in less than 30 minutes.

We’ll guide you through any unclear questions during the application process.

We review your application

The Saudi visa system is known for being a bit picky – your photo must be the right size, and your passport scan must be clear.

Don’t worry – we review your whole application to catch anything that might cause delays. One of our experts checks everything for errors or missing information to make sure it’s ready to go. This review is quick but thorough.

We submit it for government processing

We’re not the government, but we submit your application to them and are here for you along the way if there are any problems.

Get your Saudi Arabia eVisa

Once your application is approved, we’ll notify you right away. Your approved travel document will be sent directly to your email.

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Visa types needed for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Tourist eVisa
Saudi Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW)
Saudi Umrah Visa
Business visit visa*
Employment (work) visa*
Student visa*
Family visit visa*
Companion visa*
Transit visa*
Hajj visa*
Sharek event visa*

Saudi Tourist eVisa

The Saudi Tourist eVisa is designed for travelers visiting Saudi Arabia for leisure, family visits, short business trips, or religious tourism (Umrah outside of Hajj season).

With this visa, you can:

🕌 Explore tourist attractions across Saudi Arabia
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Visit family or friends
🎟️ Attend conferences, exhibitions, or cultural events
🙏 Perform Umrah (outside the annual Hajj period)

The tourist eVisa does not allow you to work, study, or perform Hajj. For employment, study programs, or pilgrimage during the Hajj season, you’ll need to apply for a different visa directly through the Saudi government.

The tourist eVisa is valid for one year, allows multiple entries, and each stay can last up to 90 days.

To apply for the tourist eVisa, you’ll need:

🛂 A valid passport (with at least 6 months' validity)
📸 A recent passport-style photo (white background)
📝 Basic personal and travel details
✈️ Confirmed return or onward travel booking
💳 Payment for the visa and iVisa service fees
🏥 Health insurance (automatically included in the visa fee)

Saudi Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW)

The Saudi Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) is available exclusively to UK citizens for short visits to Saudi Arabia.

With this waiver, you can:

🕌 Visit for tourism or leisure
💼 Attend business meetings, conferences, or short-term events (non-paid activities)
📚 Participate in short-term study or training
🏥 Receive short-term medical treatment
🙏 Perform Umrah (outside Hajj season)

The EVW does not permit employment, study for extended periods, or participation in Hajj. For those purposes, you must apply for the appropriate visa through the Saudi government.

The EVW is valid for a single entry, with visits allowed for up to six months.

To apply for the EVW, you’ll need:

🛂 A valid UK passport (with at least 6 months' validity)
📸 A recent passport-style photo (white background)
📝 Travel details, including arrival and departure information
💳 Payment for the EVW and iVisa service fees

Saudi Umrah Visa

The Saudi Umrah Visa is intended for Muslim travelers who wish to perform Umrah outside of the Hajj season.

With this visa, you can:

🙏 Perform Umrah rituals in Mecca and Medina
🕋 Visit Islamic holy sites (with proper permissions)

The Umrah visa does not permit you to work, study, or engage in non-religious tourism. Hajj pilgrims require a separate visa issued through authorized Hajj programs.

The Umrah visa is typically a single-entry permit with a validity that aligns with your approved travel dates, allowing a stay of up to 90 days.

To apply for the Umrah visa, you’ll need:

🛂 A valid passport (with at least 6 months' validity)
📸 A recent passport-style photo (white background)
🏨 Proof of hotel booking through the official Nusuk platform
✈️ Confirmed return or onward travel booking
💉 Valid meningococcal (ACYW-135) vaccination certificate
💳 Payment for the visa and iVisa service fees

Business visit visa*

Purpose: For short-term business activities—meetings, conferences, commercial seminars, technical visits, training sessions (non-employment).

Validity: Issued as either single-entry (valid 90 days) or multiple-entry (valid 6–12 months).

Entries: Single, or multiple if granted.

Extension: Typically non-extendable.

Additional info: Requires an invitation or sponsorship letter from a Saudi company.

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*

Employment (work) visa*

Purpose: For foreign nationals who have secured full-time employment in Saudi Arabia.

Validity: Covers the time needed to obtain an Iqama (residence permit) and typically allows a 90-day initial stay.

Entries: Single-entry before transitioning to residency.

Extension: After arrival, must convert into a residence (Iqama) permit.

Additional info: Issued after employer sponsorship and includes medical screening and employment contract.

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*

Student visa*

Purpose: For those studying in Saudi Arabia (degree programs, research, traineeships).

Validity: Typically issued for the duration of the academic course.

Entries: Multiple entries allowed.

Extension: Can be extended as needed while enrolled.

Additional info: Allows part-time work during study breaks and brings dependents.

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*

Family visit visa*

Purpose: For first-degree relatives of a Saudi national or Iqama holder to visit Saudi Arabia.

Validity: 90 days (for single-entry) or 6 months to 1 year (for multiple-entry).

Entries: Single or multiple, depending on type.

Extension: May be extended in-country.

Additional info: Sponsor must apply via MOFA; proof of relation is required.

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*

Companion visa*

Purpose: For individuals visiting friends in Saudi Arabia not classified as formal family or business visits.

Validity: 6 months to 1 year, allowing up to 90 days per visit.

Entries: Single or multiple entries allowed.

Extension: Extendable for specific situations.

Additional info: Proof of host residency and relationship is required.

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*

Transit visa*

Purpose: For travelers transiting through Saudi Arabia during a layover exceeding 12 hours.

Validity: 72 hours.

Entries: Single-entry only.

Extension: Not typically extendable.

Additional info: Ideal for leisure stopovers and layovers that are less than 12 hours.

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*

Hajj visa*

Purpose: For Muslims performing the Hajj pilgrimage during Dhu al-Hijjah.

Validity: During the Hajj season only.

Entries: Single-entry only.

Extension: Non-extendable or convertible.

Additional info: Available only through approved Hajj operators; tourist eVisas cannot be used for Hajj.

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*

Sharek event visa*

Purpose: For global travelers attending special sports, entertainment, or cultural events in Saudi Arabia. The visa is issued together with your ticket purchase for eligible events via the official Sharek platform.

Validity: Typically valid for around 30 days, covering a few days before and after the event.

Entries: Single-entry; exit after the event completes the visa term.

Extension: Non-extendable, issued specifically for the event.

Additional info: Grants full mobility within Saudi Arabia during the visa period (excluding Mecca and Medina for non-Muslims).

Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer this visa*

Saudi Arabia visa policy

Saudi Arabia’s visa rules depend on where you’re from, why you’re visiting, and how long you plan to stay. If you’re a citizen of a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country you can enter with just your national ID card. Some diplomatic and official passport holders from countries like the UK, France, and Malaysia also get short-term visa-free entry.

For most other nationalities, Saudi Arabia’s electronic visa system has made travel much simpler in recent years. The eVisa now covers over 65 countries, and more have been added as Saudi Arabia continues to expand its tourism push. In many cases, travelers get their eVisas approved within days, all done online.

For travelers who don’t meet these eligibility options, the traditional consular visa is still available. These embassy-issued visas cover work, study, family reunions, long-term residency, or specialized business activities. They typically require more paperwork, including sponsor letters, employment contracts, or proof of enrollment, depending on the type of visa you’re applying for.

Saudi Arabia has also started offering short-term event-based visas through its Sharek platform. If you’re attending certain concerts, sporting events, or cultural festivals, you can apply for a Sharek visa at the same time you purchase your event ticket. It’s a convenient option for visitors who are just coming for a specific event.

Saudi Arabia takes overstaying very seriously. If you stay beyond your permitted time, you can face daily fines, detention, deportation, and future bans from entering the country. It’s important to keep track of your allowed stay and exit before your visa expires.

Saudi Arabia visa prices

Saudi Tourist eVisa

Prices starting from $69.99

Valid for 1 year after issued

Multiple entry

Stay up to 90 days per entry

Saudi Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW)

Prices starting from $57.99

Valid for 3 months after issued

Single entry

Stay up to 180 days per entry

Saudi Umrah Visa

Prices starting from $89.99

Valid for 2 months after issued

Single entry

Stay up to 90 days per entry

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FAQs

What is the Saudi eVisa, and who is eligible?

The Saudi Tourist eVisa is an online travel document available to citizens of over 65 countries (including the US, EU, Turkey, South Africa, Thailand, and Caribbean nations). It’s valid for one year, offers multiple entries, and allows up to 90 days in the Kingdom for tourism, short business, family visits, or Umrah (outside Hajj season).

Can I get a Saudi visa on arrival?

Yes, if you hold a valid visa or residency permit from the US, UK, or Schengen countries and arrive on a Saudi-affiliated airline (Saudia, Flynas, Flyadeal). Eligible travelers can get a visa on arrival at e-kiosks or counters after landing, often within minutes.

What if my country is not eligible for an Saudi eVisa or a Saudi visa on arrival?

If you can’t get the eVisa or visa on arrival, you must apply in advance for a consular (embassy) visa at a Saudi diplomatic mission. This applies to visas for business, work, study, long-term residency, family visits, or pilgrimage. Requirements and timelines vary based on the visa category and your nationality.

What is the Saudi EVW (Electronic Visa Waiver) and who can use it?

The EVW is available only to UK passport holders. It grants a single-entry stay for up to six months, allowing travel for tourism, business events, medical care, short-term study, and Umrah (excluding Hajj). Applications must be submitted at least 48 hours before departure.

What is the Sharek Event eVisa?

If you’re attending a cultural, sporting, or entertainment event in Saudi Arabia, you can get a Sharek visa linked directly to your event ticket. It’s a single-entry visa valid around the event dates, issued online and tied to your admission.

Do I need a visa if I’m just transiting through Saudi Arabia?

If your layover is under 12 hours and on a single itinerary, you don’t need a visa as long as you don’t leave the transit zone. However, if you switch airlines or your wait extends over 12 hours, you’ll need a transit visa, valid for up to 96 hours.

How long should my passport be valid for Saudi travel?

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of arrival in Saudi Arabia, regardless of visa type.

Do I need vaccinations or health checks before entering Saudi Arabia?

Yes. All travelers must meet specific health entry requirements:

Yellow fever vaccine is required if arriving from a high-risk country.
Meningococcal ACYW‑135 vaccine is mandatory for pilgrims traveling for Umrah or Hajj.
Health insurance is included with eVisas; other visa types require proof of coverage.

What are the overstay penalties in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia enforces strict rules. Overstaying your visa can lead to a daily fine of SAR 100, deportation, temporary detention, and possibly being barred from re-entering the country. Staying within the legal stay period is critical.

How soon should I apply for my Saudi visa?

For eVisas, apply at least 5 days before departure. EVW applicants should apply at least 48 hours before travel. Consular visas should be applied for as early as guidance allows - often weeks or months in advance - depending on the type and nationality.