The Saudi Arabia eVisa is a type of visa that permits multiple entries into the country within the validity period of the visa. In other words, visitors with this eVisa can enter Saudi Arabia more than once during the specified period.
With the Saudi Arabia eVisa, travelers can visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia multiple times for a duration of up to 90 days each time, within the one-year validity period of the E-Visa. This means that E-Visa holders can make multiple trips to Saudi Arabia and stay for up to 90 days on each visit, as long as the E-Visa remains valid.
Once approved, the Saudi Arabia E-Visa is valid for one year from the date of issuance. If the intended arrival date in Saudi Arabia is more than a year from the date of application, the E-Visa will be sent to the traveler at a suitable time before their planned travel date, considering their arrival date in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa can be utilized for tourism, transit, and performing Umrah during non-Hajj season.
To apply online for a Saudi Arabia eVisa, eligible citizens need the following:
- A current passport with at least six (6) months validity from the intended date of arrival
- A valid email address to receive the approved Saudi Arabia eVisa and/or notifications
- A credit or debit card to make payment.
- An individual photograph, passport style
Citizens and nationals from the countries listed below are eligible to apply online for a Saudi Arabia eVisa, including the United States, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, France, China, Germany, and Canada
- Andorra
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- China
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea South
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of Cyprus
- Romania
- Russian Federation
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan, China
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
Every person, including minors under 18 years of age, who intends to apply for a Saudi Arabia eVisa, must complete an individual eVisa application. During the application process, the parent or legal guardian of the minor must provide the necessary information about the minor.
After receiving your approved Saudi Arabia Tourist E-Visa, it is advisable to either print a copy or store it on your mobile device for easy access during travel. The approved eVisa is electronically connected to your passport through the Saudi Arabian System, which implies that you should travel with the same passport that was used during the application process. It is recommended to always keep a copy of the E-Visa with you while staying in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
To visit Saudi Arabia, it is necessary for applicants to have a passport with a minimum of six months’ validity from the date of arrival in the country. As a result, it is important to have a passport that is valid during both the application process and the entire duration of stay in Saudi Arabia.