e-Visa for Saudi Arabia: documents, fees and steps

Documents requested

Passport of a country eligible for the eVisa, with the validity required for your nationalityConditions and details
The conditions of the eVisa portal indicate six months of validity from entry. Article 5 of the regulation requires bilateral agreements on passport validity to be taken into account. For US citizens, the policy clarification of this guide provides for a passport valid at entry without requiring six months of remaining validity; have this exception confirmed by the issuing service. Present at the border the passport used for the application.
Identity photograph (portrait)The KSA Visa platform asks to gather in advance a valid passport and an identity photograph before filling out the application.
Valid email addressIt is used for exchanges about the application; the granted eVisa is sent as an email attachment.
Sufficient means for the stay: accommodation, food and transportConditions and details
The KSA Visa platform asks to have sufficient funds to provide for one's needs during the stay, including accommodation, food and transport. The page specifies neither amount nor supporting document.
Copy of the eVisa, to be presented on first arrivalThe holder must have a copy of the eVisa on them on their first arrival in Saudi Arabia; immigration officers must collect their biometric data on arrival.
Approved medical insurance, included with the eVisaCheck the medical insurance policy included at the issuance of the eVisa and its validity for your trip. The regulation requires insurance approved in Saudi Arabia.
Address of stay in Saudi ArabiaConditions and details
The regulation requires registering your address in the Kingdom. Prepare the exact details of your accommodation; this address requirement does not mean, by itself, that a hotel reservation is imposed on all eVisa holders.

Official fees

Visa fee (tourist visit visa) 80 USD
Visa digital services fee (non-refundable) 10.50 USD
Insurance digital services fee (non-refundable) 10.50 USD

Steps

Verify that their nationality is among the countries eligible for the tourist eVisa; otherwise, contact the nearest Saudi Arabian embassy.
Gather the passport and an identity photograph, then fill out the online application accurately: an error can lengthen processing.
Pay the fees shown during the application; VAT is added at the applicable rate.
Track the application with its invitation or application number; the decision, issued in one minute to three business days, is notified by email.
On first arrival, present the passport used for the application and a copy of the eVisa; biometric data are collected.

Where to apply

KSA Visa platform of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ksavisa.sa), "Tourism" service
Saudi eVisa portal of the Ministry of Tourism (visa.visitsaudi.com)

Good to know

Validity and duration of stayConditions and details
Visa validity and the authorised length of stay are different. Official sources do not all give the same length of stay: ask the issuing authority to confirm the duration that applies before you travel, then follow the terms stated on your visa. Do not assume that each entry starts a new 90-day stay.
Insurance feesConditions and details
Medical insurance approved in Saudi Arabia is required; it is included in the issuance of the eVisa according to Visit Saudi. Its cost is added to the visa fees and depends on the selected provider.
Activities coveredConditions and details
The eVisa allows tourist activities, events, visits to family or relatives and Umrah outside the Hajj season, subject to the permits required via Nusuk. It does not allow Hajj, which requires a specific visa, nor studies.
Work prohibited; certain business visits permittedConditions and details
The tourist visa is not valid as a work visa. Article 10 of the regulation prohibits paid or unpaid work. The Visit Saudi FAQ authorizes short business visits, such as meetings, conferences or workshops, without a business contract or paid work; this does not authorize holding a job.
Neither extension nor deferralThe eVisa cannot be extended. If it expires before entry, a new application must be made and new fees paid.
Entry pointsConditions and details
According to Visit Saudi, eVisa holders may enter through any official entry point, including land border posts, as well as airports and seaports. Also check the applicable seasonal restrictions.
Hajj seasonAdditional access restrictions may apply during the Hajj season. Tourist Umrah is not permitted during this season; check the entry conditions and dates set for your trip.
Entry at the discretion of the officerConditions and details
Payment of the fees does not guarantee approval of the eVisa, and holding an eVisa does not guarantee entry: entry depends on compliance with the conditions at the border and remains at the discretion of the immigration officer.
Holy sitesConditions and details
Makkah is reserved for Muslim visitors. The city of Madinah is open to all; the eVisa conditions however prohibit non-Muslims from access to the Prophet's Mosque and its precinct, as well as to the Grand Mosque of Makkah and its precinct.
IntermediariesFor assistance with the application, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites use of its communication channels and avoidance of unauthorised persons or companies.

Nationalities covered

This procedure applies to 66 nationalities.

Albania
Andorra
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guyana
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Panama
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Saint Kitts and Nevis
San Marino
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Thailand
Türkiye
Ukraine
United States
Uzbekistan

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