Get your e Visa for Saudi Arabia

from $191 (USD)

No Hidden Fees • Secure Payment • 2-5 Business Day Processing

Citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, and 46 other nationalities are eligible to apply for the Saudi Tourism e-Visa. An electronic visa for Saudi Arabia can be obtained by Travel Document Systems on your behalf.

The Saudi Tourist e-Visas are valid for one year from the date of issue, and valid for multiple entries, with stays up to 90 days.

2-5 Business Day Processing.

CAN I APPLY FOR A SAUDI ELECTRONIC VISA?

Choose your nationality from your passport to find out if you can apply for a Saudi electronic visa

Getting your Saudi Tourism e Visa is as easy as...

Step 1

Scan all of the documents you need for your application

Step 2

Complete the online application and submit payment

Step 3

Receive your e-Visa approval and related documentation via e-mail

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How It Works

The Saudi Arabian Government now issues a tourist e visa for travel to Saudi, this is a new option for US citizens wishing to travel to Saudi as a tourist. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

The e-Visa will be processed and issued electronically and sent to you by email. When the traveler arrives in Saudi they will need present a printed copy of the e Visa confirmation to the immigration officials.

The Saudi e-Visa is valid for Touristic (Leisure) purposes only. The Saudi Arabia Tourist e Visa allows applicants Multiple Entries into Saudi and visitors can stay in the country for up to 90 days total. It is very easy to apply for and does not require sending your physical passport to TravelDocs only a copy as part of the online order form.
It can be issued in as little as 2-5 Business Days (Monday - Friday).

The new tourist visa is a historic move since before this Saudi Arabia did not issue tourist visas. The country was basically closed to tourism unless you obtained a religious visa to go to see Mecca & Medina as part of the Hajj.

With this important move the government has opened the country’s borders to tourism. At this time 50 countries including the United States can apply for the e-Visa online. Citizens of the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait & Oman are exempt from a tourist visa requirement.

Medical Insurance: The government of Saudi Arabia requires all applications to be submitted with a medical insurance policy from an approved provider. This insurance must be issued by a Saudi-Arabian insurance company. Traveldocs will obtain the medical insurance policy on your behalf when completing the e Visa registration procedure. The government of Saudi Arabia applies an insurance policy fee of SAR 140, which is included in the overall visa fee included in this process.

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Saudi Entry Requirements:

What you should have when you arrive in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 Months after your arrival date.
  • Your passport must at least one blank visa page for stamping your visa by the immigration officer.
  • You must carry the e Visa printout PDF, which will be emailed to you as by TravelDocs.
  • You must have a return ticket or onward journey ticket, and sufficient money to spend during your stay in Saudi.
  • Visa Conditions: All applicants must comply to local customs and etiquette. more information can be found here. Customs and Eqiquette
  • Comply with all requirements stated on the Saudi e Visa confirmation PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions about e Visas for Saudi Arabia

How long is a Saudi Arabia e Visa valid for

The Saudi e Visa is valid for multiple entries and has a validity of 1 year.
Your total stay can not exceed 90 days.

How long does it take Traveldocs to obtain my Saudi Tourist e Visa

We offer two processing times.
Five business days regular processing and two business days rush processing are available.

Do I need a current passport type photo to apply for a Saudi e Visa

Yes, you will be asked to upload a current passport-type photo as part of the application process.

What is a Saudi Arabian Tourist e Visa

The Saudi Arabia tourist e Visa is an official document that grants the right to travel to Saudi Arabia.

What do I need when I arrive in Saudi Arabia

Be sure to have a printed copy of your Saudi e Visa and the passport you used to apply for the visa.

How do I apply for the Saudi tourist e Visa.

Complete traveldocs easy online Saudi Arabia e visa application form, you'll receive your completed e visa by email. Travel to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia!.

Can I travel to the Holy Cities

No, the Saudi Tourist e Visa is not valid for travel to the Holy cities of Mecca and Medina at this time.

I am a muslim can I travel for Umrah

Muslim pilgrims can only travel for Umrah on a Saudi tourist e Visa outside of the Hajj season.

Saudi Medical Insurance Requirement

The government of Saudi Arabia requires all tourist e Visa applications to be submitted with a medical insurance policy from an approved provider. The insurance must be issued by a Saudi-Arabian insurance company. Traveldocs will obtain the medical insurance policy on your behalf when completing the e Visa registration procedure. The government of Saudi Arabia applies an insurance policy fee of SAR 140, which is included in the overall visa fee included in this process.

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Government Disclaimer Information:

  • An e Visa is required prior to entry into Saudi Arabia.
  • The visa processing fee is nonrefundable.
  • The possession of an e-Visa is not the final Authority to enter Saudi.
  • The e-Visa printout must be presented at the port of entry.
  • Possession of a Tourist e-Visa for Saudi Arabia does not provide automatic right of entry for the holder into the Country. 
    The Immigration Officer at the port of entry in Saudi Arabia may refuse entry to any traveler, if the immigration official considers that such a person is unable to fulfill the immigration requirements or that such person's presence in Saudi Arabia would be contrary to national interests or security.
  • It should take at least 2-5 working days to get your e-Visa.