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Prepare your Saudi Arabia tourist eVisa with confidence.

A clear guide to the Saudi tourist eVisa route for eligible visitors planning leisure, events, family visits or permitted Umrah travel.

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Saudi Arabia tourist eVisa: Travel, culture & practical preparation

Saudi Arabia brings together historic oasis towns, Red Sea coastlines, desert landscapes, mountain retreats and modern cultural destinations.

A clear guide to the Saudi tourist eVisa route for eligible visitors planning leisure, events, family visits or permitted Umrah travel. The correct route, validity, fees, entry conditions and supporting documents depend on nationality, travel purpose and the current official rules.

Use this page to understand the route before applying, then confirm the live government guidance and keep your application information consistent.

Plan before you travel

Saudi Arabia tourist eVisa approval and entry conditions must be checked before the journey

The official Visit Saudi portal states that eligible travelers from 66 countries can apply online. It describes a one-year, multiple-entry tourist eVisa allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia. The tourist route covers tourism activities, events, family and relatives visits, leisure and Umrah excluding Hajj; studying and other activities are excluded.

Recommended planningCheck the 66-country list
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Choose your travel purpose

Saudi Arabia visa pathways
& travel purposes

Choose the route that best matches your journey. Eligibility, validity, entry conditions, fees and supporting documents vary by nationality and purpose.

01 TOURISM

Tourist eVisa

  • One-year tourist eVisa route
  • Multiple entry with up to 90 days in the country
  • Leisure, events and family visits
  • Use only for eligible tourism-related purposes
ValidityCategory-specific
Processing guidanceCategory-specific
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02 UMRAH

Permitted Umrah travel

  • Umrah is permitted; Hajj is excluded
  • Check current seasonal and religious rules
  • Carry passport and visa details
  • Confirm the live entry conditions
ValidityCategory-specific
Processing guidanceCategory-specific
Apply Permitted Umrah travel ↗
03 EVENTS

Events & experiences

  • International events
  • Museums, concerts and festivals
  • Family and relatives visits
  • Travel purpose must match the route
ValidityCategory-specific
Processing guidanceCategory-specific
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04 BUSINESS

Other visa routes

  • Business and professional travel uses another route
  • Employment and study are excluded from the tourist eVisa
  • Use the relevant Saudi authority or mission
  • Do not use a tourist visa for work or study
ValidityCategory-specific
Processing guidanceCategory-specific
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Know before you apply

Saudi Arabia eligibility status

Saudi tourist eVisa availability is passport-specific. The official Visit Saudi portal publishes the current eligible-country list and directs applicants whose country is not listed to the nearest Saudi Arabia Embassy.

Rules vary by passportCheck your passport first. Eligibility, validity and documentation can be category-specific.
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Representative eligible examples

These examples are representative only. Confirm the current country list and route on the official Saudi Arabia source.

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaAustraliaGermanyFrance
Separate verification channels

Diplomatic, official, emergency or other travel documents may follow separate rules. Check the official source before applying.

The current 66-country eligibility listTourism-related purpose onlyOne-year multiple entry / up to 90 daysHajj is excluded; study is not permitted
Simple application process

Prepare your Saudi Arabia route in three clear steps.

From a clear document checklist to a travel-ready approval or registration, the route is designed to remove uncertainty between planning and departure.

1

Check eligibility

Use the official portal to confirm that your passport is on the current eligible-country list and that the trip purpose fits the tourist eVisa route.

2

Complete application

Fill the application accurately, pay the visa fee through the official process and keep the submitted details consistent.

3

Travel with approval

Receive the online visa, keep it accessible and follow the current arrival, insurance and religious-travel conditions.

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Supported passport channels

Eligibility examples
& passport channels

Review representative passport channels. Always confirm the latest eligible country list and category rules before travel.

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