Saudi Arabia · Visas & Immigration

Saudi eVisa

The official government portal for applying online for a Saudi Arabia tourist eVisa, available to citizens of eligible countries.

What it helps with

A tourist visa in minutesOnline, by email.
Umrah on a tourist visaOutside Hajj season.
Several trips in a yearMultiple entry.

About Saudi eVisa

The Saudi eVisa portal (visa.visitsaudi.com) is the official online channel for tourist visas to Saudi Arabia. Citizens of the countries on the portal's eligibility list can apply entirely online, without visiting an embassy or consulate. The tourist visa covers leisure, events, visits to family and relatives, and Umrah (but not Hajj).

Key Features

Fully Online Application: Fill in the application, pay and receive the visa electronically, with no embassy visit for eligible nationalities.
One-Year Multiple-Entry Visa: The tourist eVisa is valid for one year and allows stays of up to 90 days in the country.
Tourism-Related Purposes: Covers leisure, events, family and relatives visits, and Umrah; it does not cover Hajj, study or work.
Eligibility List: The portal shows which countries qualify; other nationalities apply through a Saudi embassy or consulate.

How to Get Started

Open the official portal and check that your nationality is on the eligible-countries list.
Fill in the application with your passport and personal details.
Pay the visa fee online with a bank card.
Receive the approved eVisa by email and keep a copy for travel.

Before you use it

Limits: The tourist visa allows up to 90 days in the country within a year and cannot be extended or used for work.
Good to know: Umrah on a tourist visa still needs a free Umrah permit booked in the Nusuk app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Saudi eVisa work with a foreign bank card in Saudi Arabia?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Saudi eVisa available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Saudi eVisa?: No, an international phone number generally works for Saudi eVisa.
Do I need local ID or residency for Saudi eVisa?: No, Saudi eVisa doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Saudi eVisa?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does Saudi eVisa cost?: Tourist eVisa fee including mandatory health insurance, paid by card