Most tourists wishing to visit Saudi Arabia require a visa. There is an option to obtain an e-visa and a regular visa - through the Saudi Arabian mission in the applicant's country or upon arrival;

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Find out how you can get a visa depending on your country of residence on the site.

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What is an electronic visa?

The e-visa is valid for up to one year (365 days) with a maximum duration of 90 days for a single stay and multiple entries. Travelers visiting Saudi Arabia for reasons other than tourism and umrah (minor pilgrimage) must apply for one of the other types of visas, which include business, family, diplomatic, student, etc.

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If you do not meet the requirements for an e-visa, you can get a regular tourist visa at the nearest embassy to you.

Holders of business or tourist visas from the USA, UK and Schengen area can apply for a visa upon arrival.

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Where can I apply for an e-visa?

You should apply for an electronic tourist visa on the site.

To apply for an e-visa online, you need to:

1. Fill out the application form;

2. Confirm all the data in the application form and pay the visa fee of 535 SAR;

3. Obtain an electronic visa;

4. Show the immigration officer at the checkpoint the electronic visa.

In most cases, the time for issuing an electronic visa is 5-30 minutes.

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What documents are required to apply for a tourist visa?

The main list of documents:

- Visa application form;

- Two photos measuring 4 * 6 cm (color);

- A passport with a validity period of at least 6 months before the end of the trip;

- Insurance policy.

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While GCC nationals can visit Saudi Arabia without visas, third-country nationals who reside in one of the GCC countries and hold a residence permit must obtain a visa if they do not hold a Saudi passport. Many residents of GCC countries can obtain a Saudi e-Visa online.

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List of Gulf Cooperation Countries

Below is a list of countries that, together with Saudi Arabia, form the GCC:

• Bahrain
• Kuwait
• Oman
• Qatar
• United Arab Emirates

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What additional documents do I need to have to apply for a consular visa?

• Hotel reservation: you must provide a confirmed hotel reservation document;
• Confirmed airline tickets: you need to confirm the length of your stay in Saudi Arabia by providing confirmed airline tickets for your arrival and departure from here;
• Bank statements and tax return documents: to confirm that you can easily afford the entire trip and stay in Saudi Arabia, you need to provide bank statements for the last 6 months;
• Certificate of employment.

The visa processing time in most cases is 1-2 business days.

Please note:

• In case of refusal, the visa fee is non-refundable;
• Errors in the information provided by the applicant can be corrected through the website, not through the embassy;
• Applicants who plan to obtain a visa at Saudi ports of entry should make sure that they have international credit cards that can be used outside their home country;
• In case of visa overstay, a daily fine will be charged.