Saudi Arabia visa guide / Saudi Transit Visa
Saudi electronic transit visa

Use the separate transit route for a short Saudi stop.

The official National Portal describes a Ministry of Foreign Affairs electronic transit service separate from the tourist eVisa.

Country-specific guide

A short transit route through the Enjaz platform

The Saudi National Portal describes an electronic transit-visa service that can be obtained without visiting the authority and is available to applicants of any nationality through the Enjaz E-Service Visa Platform.

The portal describes short transit stays not exceeding 12 hours and lists transit periods of 48 and 96 hours. Confirm the live service terms because transit eligibility and timing are route-specific.

ProviderMinistry of Foreign Affairs
Periods48 or 96 hours
StayShort transit, not exceeding 12 hours in portal guidance
Prepare the right evidence

Transit preparation

  • Confirm the route through the official National Portal service
  • Keep onward travel and transit timing clear
  • Use the tourist eVisa only for tourism, not a transit substitute
  • Check the live Enjaz requirements before payment
Before you submit

Keep transit separate

  • This is a different service from the tourist eVisa.
  • The official portal describes the short-stay conditions; do not infer a longer visit.
  • Confirm the current route and eligibility before traveling.
Questions applicants ask

Saudi Arabia FAQs

Is Saudi transit authorization the same as tourist eVisa?

No. The National Portal describes it as a separate Ministry of Foreign Affairs electronic service.

Who can use the transit service?

The National Portal says it is available to applicants of any nationality, subject to the service conditions.

What periods are listed?

The portal lists 48-hour and 96-hour transit visa periods and describes short stays not exceeding 12 hours.

Planning a short Saudi transit?

Confirm the official transit service before choosing the tourist eVisa application route.

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