Everyone is welcome to apply for the tourist visa, which can be issued as an eVisa, visa on arrival or through a Saudi embassy.
For more information about visa requirements, how to plan your trip, and to find out what type of visa you need to visit Saudi Arabia, please visit the official website.
Saudi Tourist e-Visa
Find clear answers about tourist visas, entry requirements, travel information and applications for GCC residents.
Everyone is welcome to apply for the tourist visa, which can be issued as an eVisa, visa on arrival or through a Saudi embassy.
You can use the tourist visa to perform Umrah, but not during the Hajj season. Visitors may apply for Umrah or Ziyarah permits through the Nusuk platform. To perform Hajj, tourists must apply for a specific Hajj visa through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
A health insurance policy is issued with the eVisa, and its cost is included in the eVisa fee. The medical insurance coverage is valid for one year from the issue date, matching the validity of the tourist visa.
You can enquire about your health insurance policy and healthcare service providers through the Council of Health Insurance.
The tourist visa cost varies. Check the official Visa Requirements page for current application details and costs.
The holy city of Makkah is reserved for Muslim visitors only, while Al Madinah is open to all tourists. Many sites around Makkah also offer insight into local culture and history.
Everyone is welcome to apply for a tourist visa, which may be issued as an eVisa, visa on arrival or through an embassy. Check the available application methods on the official Visa Requirements page.
No. Tourist visa fees are non-refundable, as described in the official Terms and Conditions.
Yes. Tourists with a valid eVisa can enter through any formal port of entry.
The tourist visa does not replace a Saudi work visa. It may be used for short business trips, such as meetings, conferences and workshops, when no employment contract or paid work is involved.
Holders of diplomatic or special passports, regardless of nationality, are required to apply for a tourist visa through a Saudi embassy. These passport types are not eligible for online visa applications.
A tourist visa may be issued as an eVisa, visa on arrival or through an embassy. Check your visa-on-arrival eligibility on the official Visa Requirements page.
Visitors can obtain a transit visa in advance through an embassy or apply electronically while booking eligible flights through SAUDIA or Flynas.
Holders of valid US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visas may be eligible for a Saudi tourist visa on arrival. Review the latest conditions on the official Visa Requirements page.
If you plan to enter Saudi Arabia on the way to your final destination, you need a transit visa. It may be obtained in advance through an embassy or electronically while booking eligible SAUDIA or Flynas flights.
UK, US and EU permanent residents may be eligible for a Saudi tourist visa on arrival. Check the latest eligibility criteria on the official Visa Requirements page.
A transit visa is required if you plan to leave the transit area and pass through immigration.
If you have two separate bookings and must pass through immigration to collect baggage or check in again, you must obtain a transit visa. With one through-booking that does not require immigration or a second check-in, a transit visa is generally not required.
Yes. Saudi Arabia welcomes international tourists through its tourist visa program. Tourist visas may be issued as eVisas, visas on arrival or through embassies, and travellers may enter through formal land, sea and air ports.
Check the official Visa Requirements page for the latest details.
Saudi Arabia is described as a welcoming destination where the safety, dignity and well-being of citizens and visitors are protected by law. Travellers should still follow official travel guidance and local regulations.
No. The consumption of alcohol is illegal in Saudi Arabia.
Visitors should respect local customs and dress in a culturally appropriate way. Modest clothing is expected on public beaches. Private beaches, spas, pools and cruises may set their own policies.
More information is available in the official Laws and Etiquette guide.
Tourists are not permitted to fly drones in the Kingdom. Residents and Saudi citizens may fly drones subject to permit approval through the General Authority of Civil Aviation.
Medical insurance is provided as part of the tourist visa application process.
Yes. GCC residents may apply for a tourist visa that can be issued as an eVisa or through an embassy. Check eVisa eligibility on the official Visa Requirements page.
The tourist visa is a multiple-entry visa that is valid for one year and permits a total stay of up to 90 days. Review the latest conditions on the official Visa Requirements page.
Yes. After submitting your own application, you may apply through your account for first-degree family members, including a spouse, parents and children.