Applying for a tourist visa to Saudi Arabia is easy. If you are from one of the 49 eligible countries, you can apply through the eVisa website. Other countries need to apply through their nearest Saudi embassy or consulate.

Holders of US, UK, or Schengen visas can apply for the visa upon arrival.

All Visit Visas: including e-Visa, Visa-on-Arrival and Consulate Visa:

• The fee for the visa is SAR 440. This includes the base fee (SAR 300) and health insurance (SAR 140). However, additional charges apply for VAT and payment processing.
• The validity of the visa depends on its type. A single entry visa allows you to stay for a total length of one month, while the multiple entry visa allows you to stay in Saudi Arabia for up to three months.
• A multiple entry visa is valid for a maximum of three months, regardless of whether you leave and re-enter the country during that period of time.

- Minimum age of applicants is 18 years old

- Underaged applicants require an individual above 18 years old to act as their guardian

- When applying, the passport validity must suffice for at least 6 months at the time of entering Saudi Arabia*

- Refund in case of rejection is not possible. Visa fees are non-refundable

- Overstay fees: SAR100 for each day of overstay when the visa expires without leaving Saudi Arabia.

- Religion of applicant is not relevant

- Countries with bilateral agreements can apply for the visit visa through e-Visa or visa-on-arrival, or through the consulate visa (USA, UK, South Korea and Japan)

- Documents not required to obtain a visa:
  o Return ticket
  o Booking accommodation (only address is required)
  o A hard copy of the visa, although a soft copy is advised

- Time taken to issue an e-Visa is 5-30 minutes in most cases

- Visa eligibility pre-checks are conducted by all airlines before boarding flights to Saudi Arabia

* For citizens of the USA, an extended validity of 6 months after the passport expiry date is permissible for application

- Minimum age of applicants is 18 years old

- Underaged applicants require an individual above 18 years old to be the guardian

- When applying, the passport validity must suffice for at least 6 months at the time of entering Saudi Arabia

- Refund in case of rejection is not possible, visa fees are non-refundable

- Overstay fees: SAR 100 for each day of overstay

- Religion of applicant is not relevant

- Sponsor is not required for the visa application

- Documents required include:
  o Proof of accommodation.
  o Return ticket.
  o Proof of employment.
  o Financial solvency/Bank statement.
  o Flight itinerary.
  o Complete personal information; home address. 

- Time taken to issue an e-Visa is 1-2 business days in most cases

- Visa pre-checks are conducted by all airlines before boarding flights to Saudi Arabia.