Country-specific guide
Do not force a non-tourist purpose into the tourist route
The Saudi National Portal lists a Personal Visit Visa service for individuals who have no business connections or family relationships with the visa applicant.
Visit routes are purpose-specific. Applicants should use the relevant official National Portal or Saudi authority service if the trip does not fit the tourist eVisa purpose.
RoutePersonal visit service
DecisionMatch purpose and relationship
CheckUse current National Portal service
Prepare the right evidence
Purpose checks
- Clarify whether the trip is tourism, personal visit or family visit
- Use the relevant official service and sponsor information
- Keep passport and relationship details accurate
- Do not use tourist eVisa wording for a different route
Before you submit
Verify the right service
- The tourist eVisa supports family and relatives visits as described by Visit Saudi, but separate visit services also exist.
- Confirm the exact route that fits the application facts.
- Use current official instructions and avoid duplicate applications.
Questions applicants ask
Saudi Arabia FAQs
What is the Personal Visit Visa service?
The National Portal describes it as an electronic service for requesting a visit for individuals without business connections or family relationships with the visa applicant.
Can I use the tourist eVisa for every family visit?
No. Match the actual purpose to the route shown in the current official guidance.
Where should I confirm the route?
Use the official Saudi National Portal and the relevant government service.
Need the correct Saudi visit route?
Review the official purpose-specific services before starting the application.
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