Tourist, Business, Umrah, Work, Student, and Transit visas.
Apply online (e.g., VisitSaudiArabiaVisa.com), through embassies, or via eVisa/Visa on Arrival (if eligible).
Valid passport, photo, travel insurance and visa (if required).
Online: 1–3 days; Embassy: up to 14 days.
Tourist visas usually cannot be extended; business/work visas may be, based on approval.
Review the reason, reapply with correct documents, or consult a visa expert.
Citizens of select countries—check the latest eligibility list.
Tourist visas: $199–$230; Business/Work visas may cost more; service charges extra if using an agency.
Yes. All minors require a visa. Parents or guardians must apply for them.
Yes. A valid passport, visa, and other basic travel documents are required for children. Parental consent is usually not required if the child is traveling with a parent or guardian, but it's always best to check with the visa provider or airline for specific travel policies.
No. Saudi visas are only valid for entry into Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Riyal (SAR). Debit and credit cards are widely accepted.
Arabic. English is commonly spoken in major cities and tourist areas.
Arabian Standard Time (UTC +3)
Hot and dry in most areas. Best time to visit: October to March.
A special visa for Muslims performing Umrah. Valid for 30 days from entry.
Any Muslim who meets the Saudi government’s visa requirements.
Usually 24–72 hours, depending on the applicant's country.
Yes, women can travel for Umrah without a male guardian.
No. The Umrah visa only allows religious travel in Makkah and Madinah.
No, this visa cannot be extended beyond 30 days.
It allows multiple entries within 90 days for tourism purposes.
Applicants from eligible countries. Some may require extra documentation.
● Online (visitsaudiarabiavisa.com)
● Saudi embassy or consulate
● Visa on arrival (for eligible nationalities)
● Valid passport
● Passport photo
● Proof of hotel booking
● Return ticket
● Travel insurance (if required)
Yes. Umrah can be performed using a tourist visa.
No. Employment is not allowed.
Yes, with a valid international driving permit (IDP).
This visa allows multiple visits to Saudi Arabia within a year. Each stay can last up to 90 days.
Frequent travelers, business visitors, or eligible tourists.
Online, through the embassy, or with authorized visa providers.
● Valid passport
● Passport-size photograph
● Return ticket
● Proof of accommodation
● Travel insurance
No. Overstaying may result in fines or a future visa ban.
No, but you may apply for a new one after expiry.
Yes. The country is generally safe. Just follow local rules and cultural guidelines.
Yes, women can travel alone. No guardian is required.
Yes, Visa and Mastercard are widely used. Carry some cash for smaller shops.
For Umrah or Hajj, meningitis vaccination may be required. Check with your visa provider.
Yes. You can use international roaming or buy a local SIM card (STC, Mobily, or Zain).
Yes. Buses, taxis, Uber, and Careem are common. The Riyadh Metro is under development.
Yes. You can rent a car using an International Driving Permit.
No. Entry to Makkah and Madinah is restricted to Muslims only.
● Police: 999
● Ambulance: 997
● Fire: 998
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.
