Guide to Tourist Visa in Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a deep history and is an amazing holiday destination with something for everyone. Whether you like adventure, incredible architecture and culture, sumptuous cuisine, or breathtaking natural scenery, Saudi Arabia answers the call. But, before you hop on your bespoke flynas flight, you have to tick a few boxes. Your tourist visa for Saudi Arabia is one of them.

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Saudi Tourist Visa

Visitors from 66 select countries can apply for an eVisa to visit Saudi Arabia. The online application process is convenient, quick, and easy. To apply for a Saudi tourist visa, simply visit the official website and follow the step-by-step instructions.

You must be older than 18 to enter the country alone. If not, your parents or another qualified adult must accompany you. Your passport must also be valid for a minimum of six months from the time you enter Saudi Arabia. US citizens may however enter with a valid passport regardless of the expiry date. The price for a Saudi tourist visa is SAR395.

Your eVisa is a multi-entry permit and is valid for a year. With this in hand, you can spend up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia and discover everything this intriguing country has to offer. While here, a visit to Riyadh’s famed shopping hub and the Edge of the World is a must. Or, if you’re a nature lover, take a flight to Abha and experience the spectacular landscapes and mountains.

Visa Waiver

UK nationals can apply for a Saudi electronic visa waiver for tourist, business, educational, or medical purposes. This single-entry travel document is valid for up to 180 days.

Applications for this waiver are available from 90 days before you travel and must be submitted no more than 48 hours before your flynas flight. Approval takes about 24 hours and will be emailed once finalized. You must print this document and travel with it. It costs about SAR150 for the application.

Visa on Arrival

Tourists can also apply for a visa on arrival. When your flynas premium flight touches down, simply go to a self-service kiosk or passport control to apply for this permit. To qualify, you must be from an eligible country and hold a US, UK, or Schengen visa you used at least once.

UK, US, or EU nationals with Saudi permanent residency can also apply for a visa on arrival. This permit costs SAR300, with an additional SAR95 for medical insurance.

Stopover Visa

A transit or stopover visa allows you entry to Saudi Arabia if you’re stopping over between flights or for special reasons such as the performance of Umrah. You can apply for this permit when booking your flight with flynas.

Although this visa is free of charge, there’s a SAR39.50 application fee. Medical insurance starts from SAR13. It’s a single-entry visa and remains valid for up to 96 hours.

A trip to Saudi Arabia won’t be complete without seeing the unique rock formations and raw landscapes of AlUla or the mesmerizing seaside corniche in Jeddah.

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