FAQ

Nationalities eligible for e-Visa, can also obtain their visa on arrival. Payment is made on site at terminals by credit card only.

The same applies to holders of British, American or Schengen visas.

We advise you to apply for an e-Visa at least 3 days before your departure for Saudi Arabia. Indeed, some applications go through an advanced analysis process, extending the deadline.

Once issued, an e-Visa Saudi Arabia is valid for 1 year. If your passport expires before then, you will need to reapply for an e-Visa, as the authorization is linked to a passport number. In this case, the authorities may issue you an e-Visa valid only until the end of your passport’s validity.

The e-Visa allows you to stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days. For longer stays, you should apply for a traditional visa in the passport, which will require a more demanding application process. You have the possibility to travel several times over 90 days during the year of validity of the e-Visa.

There is no time limit between trips to Saudi Arabia. The frequency and duration of stays should not be taken to mean that you are seeking to circumvent the rules and establish yourself indirectly and permanently in the country. This concept is at the discretion of the Saudi immigration authorities.

Having an Israeli visa stamp when travelling to Saudi Arabia is not prohibited. However, Israeli nationals are not allowed to enter.

Yes, minors also need an e-Visa. However, they must apply and travel with at least one “responsible” adult. You can group their application in the same form. The fee is the same as for an adult.

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