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Saudi Arabia Visa Services
Saudi Arabia offers several types of visas for tourists, pilgrims, business travelers, and transit passengers.
On this page, you will find a complete overview of all visa types and instructions on how to obtain them.
Main Visa Types
VISIT
Visit visa is your gateway to experiencing the diverse wonders of Saudi Arabia. Whether you’re seeking a journey of tourism, cultural exploration, planning to perform Umrah, reuniting with family and friends, or simply curious to explore the country. The visit visa grants you the flexibility to pursue any or all the following purposes during your visit:
โ๏ธ Tourist eVisa
Visit visa for the purpose of tourism allows you to visit Saudi Arabia as a tourist to explore the country.
Multiple-entry visa valid for 1 year. Suitable for tourism and Umrah outside the Hajj season.
Available for citizens of more than 60 countries.
Visa duration and validity
Single Entry Visa:
- Validity: 90 days
- Stay Duration: 90 days
Multiple Entry Visa:
- Validity: 1 year
- Stay Duration: 90 days
Visa fees and payment
The fees for this type of visa are:
- $80 visa fee (refundable)
- $10.5 visa digital services fee (Non-refundable)
- $10.5 insurance digital services fee (Non-refundable)
- Insurance fees varies based on the selected insurance provider.
Activity Guidelines
- Attending events and touristic activities.
- Visit family or friends.
- Performing Umrah is permitted under this visa.
- Travelers are not authorized to undertake the Haj pilgrimage while on this visa.
๐ Umrah Visa Popular
Specific visa for performing Umrah. Allows visiting Makkah and Madinah.
Processed through licensed agencies.
๐๏ธ Hajj eVisa
Issued to pilgrims for performing Hajj via official operators.
Valid only during the Hajj season.
The Hajj visa is given to Muslims around the world who wish to perform the Hajj (pilgrimage) and is limited only to the Hajj season.
๐ซ Transit eVisa
Allows a stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 96 hours.
Often issued for free when flying with Saudia or Flynas.
Transit visa is a temporary visas that enable travelers to pass through the country briefly while on their way to another destination.
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Land Transitย
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๐ผ Business
For business trips and meetings with companies in Saudi Arabia.
Requires an invitation letter from a company.
โ Family Visit
For visiting relatives residing in Saudi Arabia.
Available in single and multiple entry options.
Visa processing time
2 to 5 business days
Eligibility
- A Saudi Arabian resident or citizen should initiate the visa process and provide the invitation request.
- Guests can come from anywhere, but they must have a relationship with the inviter.
Requirements
- Invitees must be at least 18 years old, unless they are accompanied by a legal guardian.
- Ensure that all required documents are prepared in advance. This includes having a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining.
- Follow the laws and regulations of Saudi Arabia during your visit.
โ WORK Visit
Work visas permit individuals to work legally in Saudi Arabia.
Seasonal Work
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Permanent Workย
๐ธ๐ฆ OTHER eVisa
Other visa types
Electronic Visa Waiver (Electronic visa waiver allows eligible visitors to apply to visa waiver request to be able to enter the Kingdom).
Residency (Residence visa is designated for the families of Saudi residents and citizens, allowing them to sponsor their immediate relatives and have them reside permanently for citizens or during the validity of residency for residents).
Escort (Escort visa is associated with another valid visa or is intended for accompanying an individualย of theย GCCย national orย aย Saudi nationalย outside the Kingdom).
Diplomatic (Diplomatic visa is granted to diplomats who hold diplomatic passports and is for the purposes of visiting, residing, or working in diplomatic missions in the Kingdom).
Special (Special visa is given to diplomats who hold special passports and is for the purpose of visiting, residing, or working in diplomatic missions in the Kingdom).
Missions And Organisations Visit (Missions and organizations visit visa is used to enable the foreign diplomatic missions and organizations present in the Kingdom to invite individuals whom the mission or organization wishes to host).
Education (Education visa for students from outside the Kingdom who wish to enroll in one of the Saudi universities).
Transport Of Goods (Transport of goods visa is granted to employees affiliated with land transport companies to deliver goods inside the Kingdom).
Re-entry Visa Extension (Re-entry Visa extension is for individuals who hold residency in Saudi Arabia but left the country with the intention to return within a certain timeframe.
However, if that specified period has passed and they haven’t come back to Saudi Arabia, they can apply for an extension).
Ratify Applications (Ratify application is a service specifically for the authentication by chambers of commerce, major companies, or government entities for their visit requests or those of their affiliates).
How to Obtain a Visa
- Choose the appropriate visa type
- Prepare your passport and documents
- Fill out the application
- Pay the visa fee
- Receive your electronic visa
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