For the relevant traveller scope, is a visa, electronic authorisation, visa on arrival or no advance visa normally required?
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Tourist / General Visit Visa
Saudi ArabiaShort stays and visits
Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.
What short-visit purposes does this route cover?
The eVisa is granted solely for tourist purposes or for performing umrah; it is not a work visa and holders must not take up paid employment during the visit.
See recorded sources
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
8.7 An eVisa is granted solely for tourist purposes or for the purpose of performing a umrah and it is not considered a visa for work. If you are granted an eVisa, you must not take up paid employment during your visit to KSA.
What maximum stay, rolling-period rule, validity and entry rules apply?
The eVisa is valid for one year from the date of issuance, for multiple entries unless stated otherwise on the specific eVisa; the maximum length of stay allowed is 3 months; it cannot be extended, and if it expires before entry a new application and fee are required.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record
- The source does not say whether the 3-month maximum applies per entry or across the one-year validity.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
7.1 The eVisa will be valid for one year from the date of issuance.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
7.2 The eVisa will be valid for multiple entries, unless stated otherwise on the specific eVisa.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
7.3 The maximum length of stay allowed under the eVisa is 3 months.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
7.4 If you are granted an eVisa, it cannot be extended.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
7.5 If the eVisa expires before entry to KSA, you must apply again and another application fee must be paid.
What important funds, accommodation, invitation, insurance, onward-travel or passport evidence may be required?
The traveller needs a valid passport from a Permitted Country with at least 6 months remaining from the date of entry, must arrive using the same passport used to apply, carry a copy of the eVisa at first arrival, have biometric details recorded on arrival, and be able to support themselves (and any dependants) during the visit. Entry remains at the discretion of an Immigration Officer. The official source does not state accommodation, insurance or onward-travel evidence.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record
- No funds amount is stated; accommodation, insurance and onward-travel evidence are not mentioned.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
4.1 To use the Service and apply for an eVisa, you need to have a valid passport from a Permitted Country ("Passport").
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
4.2 For the purposes of the eVisa application, an application will not be successful unless the Passport has at least 6 months remaining from the date of entry to KSA.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
8.3 You must arrive at the KSA border using the same passport you used to apply for the eVisa.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
8.5 You must carry a copy of the eVisa at the time of your first arrival to KSA.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
8.6 Your biometric details will be mandatorily captured by the immigration authorities on arrival in KSA.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
8.9 You must be able to support yourself (and any dependents) during the visit.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
5.9 Holding an eVisa does not guarantee entry to KSA. Entry to KSA shall remain subject to the relevant individual meeting the conditions on arrival at the border and an individual's entry to KSA shall remain at the discretion of an Immigration Officer.
Where/how is permission obtained when required, and under what important circumstances can a stay be extended or changed?
Apply online via visa.visitsaudi.com; applicants must be at least 18 years old, and an adult with authority applies on behalf of a minor; approved eVisas are sent by email and approval is at the discretion of the MT and any applicable authority. The eVisa cannot be extended; if it expires before entry, a new application and fee are required.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record
- Change of status in-country is not addressed by the source.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
1.3 The Service can be accessed via our website at: https://visa.visitsaudi.com (our "Website").
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
3.1 You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service and to apply for an eVisa. You may not use the Service if you are under 18 years of age (a "Minor"). If you will be using the Service on behalf of a Minor, you agree to these terms on behalf of that Minor and you represent that you have the authority to do so. If you do not have such authority, you must not use the Service.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
5.1 If your eVisa application is accepted, we will be sending you the eVisa as an email attachment.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
5.7 Approval of an eVisa shall be at the sole discretion of the MT and any applicable authority and / or regulator.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
7.4 If you are granted an eVisa, it cannot be extended.
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/TermsConditions
7.5 If the eVisa expires before entry to KSA, you must apply again and another application fee must be paid.
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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