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Saudi Saudi Arabia Tourist Visit Visa

For eligible nationals visiting Saudi Arabia for tourism and for performing Umrah outside the Hajj season. Available as an e-Visa, a visa on arrival or through a Saudi embassy.

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Fee (SAR 535, incl. health insurance), 1-year validity / 90-day stay and the 66 eligible countries were taken from the official Visit Saudi eVisa site via search snippets rather than a direct page fetch (the portal blocks automated fetching) - re-confirm the current fee, validity and eligible-country list on visa.visitsaudi.com before publishing.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Saudi Arabia government website before you apply.
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Official name
Tourist Visit Visa
Route type
Tourist visa
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per visit
Case-by-case issues may carry a shorter 1-month stay.
Validity
1 year, multiple-entry
Some applications are issued instead as a 3-month single-entry visa.
Number of entries
Single or multiple entry
Cost
SAR 535 (includes health insurance)
Confirm the current fee on the official eVisa portal.
Minimum age
18 (under-18s must be accompanied)
Passport validity
At least 6 months on the date of entry
Where to apply
Online eVisa, visa on arrival for eligible nationals, or a Saudi embassy

Who can apply

  • Eligible (Group A) nationals travelling for tourism
  • Holders of a valid Schengen, US or UK visa, and US / EU / UK permanent residents (subject to conditions)
  • GCC residents, subject to the official conditions

What you can do

  • Travel to Saudi Arabia for tourism and sightseeing
  • Perform Umrah outside the Hajj season
  • Attend events and visit family and friends, per the official conditions

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old (travellers under 18 must be accompanied)
  • Hold a passport valid for at least six months from your date of entry
  • Be a national of one of the eligible countries, hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa, be a permanent resident of the US, EU or UK, or be a GCC resident (subject to the official conditions)
  • The visa fee includes mandatory health insurance for your stay

How to apply

  • Apply online for the eVisa through the official Saudi eVisa portal before you travel, paying the fee (which includes health insurance) by card
  • Eligible (Group A) nationals can instead obtain a visa on arrival at Saudi ports of entry
  • Alternatively apply through a Saudi embassy or consulate
  • The eVisa is usually approved quickly and delivered by email to print or show on entry

Documents you may need

  • A passport valid for at least six months on entry
  • A recent passport-style photograph
  • A valid email address to receive the eVisa
  • A payment card for the visa fee

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. The tourist visit visa lets you perform Umrah at any time except during the Hajj season, alongside tourism, events and visiting family and friends.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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