Saudi Arabia eVisa Center
"Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to the world through its new tourist visa. Through our fast and easy-to-use online portal, international visitors from eligible countries can apply for a eVisa to Saudi Arabia and discover the warm hospitality of Saudi people: our rich heritage, vibrant culture, and diverse and breathtaking landscapes, from the mountains of Abha to the beaches of the Red Sea to the shifting sands of the Empty Quarter."
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Title: Visit Saudi : Saudi Arabia eVisa
URL Source: https://www.saudiarabevisa.com/
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Overview
Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to the world through its new tourist visa. Through our fast and easy-to-use online portal, international visitors from eligible countries can apply for a eVisa to Saudi Arabia and discover the warm hospitality of Saudi people: our rich heritage, vibrant culture, and diverse and breathtaking landscapes, from the mountains of Abha to the beaches of the Red Sea to the shifting sands of the Empty Quarter.
You Can
The visit visa only allows you to partake in tourism-related activities, and perform Umrah. It excludes all other activities, e.g. working and studying.
It is possible to apply for Umrah visa online. Bear in mind that Umrah cannot be performed during Hajj season. To perform Hajj, you must apply for a specific visa with the Ministry of Hajj. Unaccompanied females are allowed to perform Umrah using the visit visa, and do not need a male relative to do so.
Only Muslims are allowed to visit the city of Makkah.
Things to note
The tourist visa allows you to stay for up to 3 months per entry, spending not more than 180 days/year in Saudi Arabia. If you leave the country past your visa period, you shall pay a penalty of SAR 100 per day.
The Saudi Arabia tourist visa is valid for one year with multiple entries.
The visit visa may not be extended. In order to continue to visit KSA as a tourist, it is necessary to leave the country and apply for a new visit visa.
You need to wait for your visa to expire and re-apply for a new visa.
Requirements
You must be 18 years old or above. For travellers below 18 years old, a person over 18 years old must be your guardian when applying for the visa. Religion is not relevant when applying for the visit visa to Saudi Arabia.
Passport from one of the 49 eligible countries and passport that is valid for at least 6 months, except for citizens of USA, for whom an extended validity of 6 months after passport expiry is permissible for the application.
You will not need to show a hard copy of your visa, as your visa will be electronically connected to our system. However, we recommend that you keep eVisa in your mobile device.
There are no restrictions on women visiting Saudi Arabia as solo travelers.
Laws and Etiquette
Taking videos and photos is permitted in any public place if there are no signs advising otherwise. (Regulation of photography in public places)
Smoking is only allowed in dedicated smoking areas for closed public spaces. Smoking in private areas is subject to the entity itself. Please look for signage in any area you visit for guidance on whether smoking is allowed or not.
Other than Mecca and Medina which you have to be a Muslim to enter, there are no specefic areas that are off limits for foreigners and allowed for citizens.
Carrying and drinking alcohol is not allowed within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Men can wear shorts only when in the beach and not in another public setting.
Eligible Countries
Austria
Australia
Andorra
Belgium
Bulgaria
Brunei
Cyprus
Croatia
Czech Republic
Canada
China
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Hong Kong
Ireland
Italy
Iceland
Japan
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Liechtenstein
Malta
Macau
Malaysia
Montenegro
Monaco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Slovakia
Singapore
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
San Marino
South Korea
Switzerland
UK
United States
Ukraine