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

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 Bank statement
• Supporting information include:
    o Identification
    o Home address
    o Travel itinerary
• 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.