Saudi Visa Requirements

Saudi Arabia visa application

Saudi Arabia has made visiting the Kingdom easier than ever. Eligible travelers can now apply online for a Saudi eVisa at ksasaudivisa.org in just a few simple and secure steps. The streamlined process allows applicants to submit required documents, make payments, and receive their eVisa digitally — making travel planning faster, more convenient, and hassle-free.

  • Complete application form
  • Pay visa fee
  • Receive approved visa

Saudi Arabia entry requirements

Those eligible for a Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa can visit the Kingdom for tourism-related activities, including Umrah (outside the Hajj season). However, travelers visiting for employment, education, or other long-term purposes must apply for the appropriate Saudi visa type based on their reason for travel. To apply online for a Saudi eVisa, applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry, complete the online eVisa form, and have a valid debit or credit card for payment.

GCC nationals can enter Saudi Arabia visa-free by presenting their national ID or passport upon arrival. Citizens of 68 eligible countries can apply online for a Saudi Tourist eVisa or obtain a visa on arrival at Saudi ports of entry. GCC residents may also apply online for a Saudi eVisa, provided they hold a valid occupation and a residency permit valid for at least three months. All other travelers must apply for a Saudi visa through the nearest Saudi embassy or consulate before traveling.

Currently, Saudi Arabia does not require PCR tests or vaccination certificates for entry. However, all foreign travelers must register their immunization information online, except airline crew, diplomats, and holders of Saudi government visit visas. All visitors are also required to have medical insurance covering COVID-19 treatment and other potential health emergencies during their stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Be respectful of the Muslim religion at all times. Consumption of alcohol is illegal. Familiarize yourself with Saudi rituals and greetings, and be aware that men are not allowed to shake the hands of women. Carry your passport identification at all times and keep all travel documents safe.

Keep all your documents ready for verification by the immigration officers at the Airport.

Always carry your passport while traveling within Saudi Arabia.

Understand all the general public places rules of Saudi Arabia.

Not at all. Your passport or any other document does not need to be submitted anywhere, not even for the processing of a visa. All you have to do is send us a copy of your documentation through email or WhatsApp, or you may fill out the online application for a Saudi Arabia visa on your own. The online visa sent over mail is valid across the country. Your passport does not have to be affixed a stamp.

You need to apply for the visa at least two months before the date you wish to travel.

Yes. A separate Saudi Arabia eVisa is required for every traveler, including children. The application must be filled out by a parent/legal guardian.

The checker tool on our website allows applicants to review the status of the eVisa to Saudi Arabia online without leaving home.

Yes. Visitors must have a physical copy of the Saudi electronic visa, as it may be requested by the immigration officer upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.

If your Saudi Arabia online application got rejected, check if your details and documents are correct and reach out to our support team for consultation.

The processing for most Saudi visa applications takes about 3 business days. Still, to have enough time even in case of delays, we advise applying in advance.

Once approved, the Saudi Arabia eVisa will be delivered via email. It is a PDF document that travelers must print out in order to enter the Kingdom.

No, to work in Saudi Arabia, foreign citizens must obtain a work visa from the nearest embassy.

To avoid errors, review your Saudi Arabia eVisa application several times before the final submission. Make sure that the documentation satisfies the requirements.

Depending on the type of eVisa, some of them have visa extension policies. However, travelers can not extend your eVisa through our website. Please contact the Immigration Department for more information. If you have any questions, please connect with us to have more details about the eVisa process and eVisa requirements.

To get an eVisa, travelers must pay 2 kind of fees which are Government fees and Service fees. The government fees are required to be paid to the government. In contrast, Service fees will be paid to GVC for supporting in terms of visa consultation and processing such as standardizing and providing necessary documents, announcing and giving the eVisa result, etc.

Moreover, the Service fees depend on the type of processing duration and number of applicants you apply. The more people apply, the less fees you have to pay and the quicker processing you choose, the higher fees you have to pay.

Travelers should pay attention to the fact that: The government fees can not be refunded after applying. Therefore, make sure that all your information provided must be clear and correct; otherwise, your application will be rejected.

Yes, before traveling, you must obtain a valid visa. The government has approved an e-visa system for worldwide travelers to visit to their destination with purposes of tourist, business, transit or medical treatment.

By applying online, travelers no longer have to wait in long queues at the Embassy to arrange for an interview. Instead, it tools only 1 to 3 business days to get an eVisa to travel around the world in a short amount of time depending on visitors’ needs

International travelers who want to visit to another countries must apply for an eVisa - which is can be seen to travel ticket to visit your dream destination. You can utilize an eVisa/Visa on arrival/ETA for tourism, recreation, sightseeing, a quick visit to see friends or family, short-term medical treatment, or a quick business trip.

Apply online for eVisa/ Visa approval letter/ ETA in 3 easy steps

Step 1: Ask for an eVisa/ Visa approval letter/ ETA for picking up your visa stamped on arrival.You can apply online by "Secure online application" to process your visa on arrival to Cambodia, India, Srilanka, and Vietnam at the link Apply for visa. It just takes two minutes for filling.

Step 2:You settle the payment for Visa service fee and Government Fee by your Credit/Debit Card, Paypal or Wire Transfer to our Bank of Cyprus account (Payment Guidelines): the cost depends on how big the group is. Then we will process eVisa/ Visa approval letter/ ETA for you and send it to you by email. For some countries, we will ask applicants to send us some required documents to process a visa. In some urgent cases, we can send a visa in 5 business hours after we receive your full information, but this case may charge you more than normal case.

Step 3:Print out the eVisa/ Visa approval letter/ ETA for departure. At the port of arrival, please show the eVisa/ Visa approval letter/ETA for checking at the " Visa Counter". It takes you 5 - 10 minutes to get a visa stamped on your passport by Immigration Officers at the airports/ports.

The electronic visa makes you confident to travel to India, and through us your trip will be easy and saves you time and money.