02-12-2023, 01:19 AM
SAUDI VISA REQUIREMENTS
https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/travel-regulations
https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/understand...l-contacts
SAUDI eVISA : WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR VISA ON ARRIVAL IN SAUDI ARABIA ?
Visa on arrival is open for three main categories.
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GCC expats, and permanent residents of US, UK, or EU can also apply for the Saudi eVisa. Picture used for illustrative purposes. Image Credit: Bloomberg
Over the past few years, Saudi Arabia has made it easier for tourists to visit the country through their eVisa platform, an online portal where applicants can apply for a visa and get it issued within minutes.
In Saudi Arabia, visa on arrival is open to nationals from 49 eligible countries. Tourists from the 49 eligible countries listed below can apply for a tourist visa online through the eVisa platform before travelling, or upon arrival in Saudi Arabia through the visa offices of the Immigration Department at the airport.
The multiple-entry tourist visa is issued for a year, and allows the holder to stay in the country for up to 90 days.
Through the eVisa, tourists can explore Saudi Arabia, visit friends and family, or perform Umrah (this visa excludes Hajj).
Who is eligible for Saudi eVisa and visa on arrival?
According to visitsaudi.com, these are the three categories of visitors that can apply for an eVisa online or get a visa on arrival:
1. Tourists from 49 eligible countries listed below.
2. Permanent residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union (EU).
3. Holders of tourist or business visas from the UK, US or Schengen Area. However, this visa must have been used at least once, and should have an entry stamp from the issuing country for the holder to be eligible.
The applicant must be 18 years old. Underage applicants will need a guardian to apply for an eVisa and accompany them.
You must also keep in mind that your passport must be valid for six months to be eligible for a Saudi tourist visa.
Eligible countries for the Saudi eVisa:
North America:
1. Canada
2. United States
Europe:
3. Andorra
4. Austria
5. Belgium
6. Bulgaria
7. Croatia
8. Cyprus
9. Czech Republic
10. Denmark
11. Estonia
12. Finland
13. France
14. Germany
15. Greece
16. Holland
17. Hungary
18. Iceland
19. Ireland
20. Italy
21. Latvia
22. Liechtenstein
23. Lithuania
24. Luxembourg
25. Malta
26. Monaco
27. Montenegro
28. Norway
29. Poland
30. Portugal
31. Romania
32. Russia
33. San Marino
34. Slovakia
35. Slovenia
36. Spain
37. Sweden
38. Switzerland
39. Ukraine
40. United Kingdom
Asia:
41. Brunei
42. China
43. Japan
44. Kazakhstan
45. Malaysia
46. Singapore
47. South Korea
Oceania:
48. Australia
49. New Zealand
How do I apply?
According to Visit Saudi, there are two ways individuals eligible for the eVisa and visa on arrival can apply:
1. Before travelling – through Online eVisa platform - visa.visitsaudi.com
2. Upon Arrival - Visa on arrival is granted upon entering Saudi Arabia through the visa offices at the Immigration Department.
For Saudi eVisa, it takes approximately five to 30 minutes to be issued.
Saudi eVisa validity and duration
As per visitsaudi.com - the eVisa will be a one-year, multiple-entry visa, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the country.
For permanent residents of the UK, US and EU, the multiple or single-entry visa option is going to depend on the decision of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), which issues it on a case-by-case basis.
Cost for Saudi eVisa and Visa on Arrival
The cost for the tourist eVisa is SR535 (Dh523). The visa cost includes a fee for full health insurance during your stay in Saudi Arabia.
https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/travel-regulations
https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/understand...l-contacts
SAUDI eVISA : WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR VISA ON ARRIVAL IN SAUDI ARABIA ?
Visa on arrival is open for three main categories.
https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/visa-...3617485700
GCC expats, and permanent residents of US, UK, or EU can also apply for the Saudi eVisa. Picture used for illustrative purposes. Image Credit: Bloomberg
Over the past few years, Saudi Arabia has made it easier for tourists to visit the country through their eVisa platform, an online portal where applicants can apply for a visa and get it issued within minutes.
In Saudi Arabia, visa on arrival is open to nationals from 49 eligible countries. Tourists from the 49 eligible countries listed below can apply for a tourist visa online through the eVisa platform before travelling, or upon arrival in Saudi Arabia through the visa offices of the Immigration Department at the airport.
The multiple-entry tourist visa is issued for a year, and allows the holder to stay in the country for up to 90 days.
Through the eVisa, tourists can explore Saudi Arabia, visit friends and family, or perform Umrah (this visa excludes Hajj).
Who is eligible for Saudi eVisa and visa on arrival?
According to visitsaudi.com, these are the three categories of visitors that can apply for an eVisa online or get a visa on arrival:
1. Tourists from 49 eligible countries listed below.
2. Permanent residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union (EU).
3. Holders of tourist or business visas from the UK, US or Schengen Area. However, this visa must have been used at least once, and should have an entry stamp from the issuing country for the holder to be eligible.
The applicant must be 18 years old. Underage applicants will need a guardian to apply for an eVisa and accompany them.
You must also keep in mind that your passport must be valid for six months to be eligible for a Saudi tourist visa.
Eligible countries for the Saudi eVisa:
North America:
1. Canada
2. United States
Europe:
3. Andorra
4. Austria
5. Belgium
6. Bulgaria
7. Croatia
8. Cyprus
9. Czech Republic
10. Denmark
11. Estonia
12. Finland
13. France
14. Germany
15. Greece
16. Holland
17. Hungary
18. Iceland
19. Ireland
20. Italy
21. Latvia
22. Liechtenstein
23. Lithuania
24. Luxembourg
25. Malta
26. Monaco
27. Montenegro
28. Norway
29. Poland
30. Portugal
31. Romania
32. Russia
33. San Marino
34. Slovakia
35. Slovenia
36. Spain
37. Sweden
38. Switzerland
39. Ukraine
40. United Kingdom
Asia:
41. Brunei
42. China
43. Japan
44. Kazakhstan
45. Malaysia
46. Singapore
47. South Korea
Oceania:
48. Australia
49. New Zealand
How do I apply?
According to Visit Saudi, there are two ways individuals eligible for the eVisa and visa on arrival can apply:
1. Before travelling – through Online eVisa platform - visa.visitsaudi.com
2. Upon Arrival - Visa on arrival is granted upon entering Saudi Arabia through the visa offices at the Immigration Department.
For Saudi eVisa, it takes approximately five to 30 minutes to be issued.
Saudi eVisa validity and duration
As per visitsaudi.com - the eVisa will be a one-year, multiple-entry visa, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the country.
For permanent residents of the UK, US and EU, the multiple or single-entry visa option is going to depend on the decision of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), which issues it on a case-by-case basis.
Cost for Saudi eVisa and Visa on Arrival
The cost for the tourist eVisa is SR535 (Dh523). The visa cost includes a fee for full health insurance during your stay in Saudi Arabia.