Saudi Arabia launched its tourist e-visa in 2019 and it has been a game-changer for travellers. The Saudi Arabia visa online process is quick, straightforward and completely digital — no embassy visits, no courier fees, no waiting weeks for a stamp. Here's everything you need to know.
Who Can Apply for Saudi Arabia Visa Online?
Citizens of 49 eligible countries can apply for the Saudi e-visa online. The list includes the UK, USA, most EU countries, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and several others. Travellers from countries not on the list may still be eligible for a visa through a Saudi embassy or a licensed travel agent — check your country's eligibility before planning.
Saudi Arabia Tourist e-Visa: Key Details
- Validity: 1 year from the date of issue
- Stay duration: Up to 90 days per visit (cumulative within the year)
- Entry type: Multiple entry
- Purpose: Tourism, visiting family and friends, attending events
Documents Required for Saudi Visa Online
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of entry
- Clear passport-size photograph (white background)
- Scanned copy of the passport bio-data page
- Return or onward flight booking
- Hotel booking confirmation or accommodation details
- Travel insurance covering the duration of stay (mandatory)
- Credit/debit card for fee payment
How to Apply for Saudi Arabia Visa Online
- Select the Saudi Arabia tourist e-visa on our application portal.
- Enter your personal, passport and travel information — ensure all details match your passport exactly.
- Upload your passport scan and photograph.
- Purchase mandatory travel insurance (can be done within the application process).
- Pay the visa fee online.
- Receive your approved Saudi e-visa by email — usually within minutes to a few hours.
- Print or save digitally — present at the port of entry.
Saudi Visa Fees & Processing Time
The Saudi Arabia visa online fee includes a visa charge plus a mandatory travel insurance premium. Processing is near-instant for most applicants — the vast majority receive approval within 24 hours. Keep your application reference number safe in case of any queries.
Important Notes
- Women of all nationalities can travel to Saudi Arabia independently — the mahram (male guardian) requirement for international tourists has been removed.
- Visitors must have travel insurance — it is a mandatory part of the e-visa application.
- Alcohol, pork products and politically sensitive materials are prohibited from import.
- Dress modestly — conservative clothing is expected in public.
- The e-visa is not valid for Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage travel — a separate pilgrimage visa is required.
Apply for Your Saudi Arabia Visa Today
The Saudi Arabia visa online process takes under 10 minutes. Apply through our portal, receive your Saudi e-visa quickly, and pair it with a hotel booking in Riyadh, Jeddah or AlUla. Saudi Arabia is open, welcoming and waiting.