Tourist Visa | The Embassy of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2024)

FAQs

Why did my Saudi tourist visa get rejected? ›

Insufficient supporting documents, such as missing passport pages or incomplete application form, can lead to visa rejection. Previous visa violations, such as overstaying or working on a tourist visa, can result in visa rejection.

The application process for a Saudi Arabian visa for Indian citizens is relatively straightforward. Here is a step-by-step guide: Choose the right visa type: Determine the purpose of your visit and select the appropriate visa type.

Step 1: Visit the website of the Visa Department of Saudi Arabia and click on 'Check Visa Status'. Step 2: You will get a form to enter your details, such as your passport number and visa or application number. Step 3: Complete the Captcha verification and submit your inquiry to track the status of your Saudi visa.

U.S. citizens are eligible to obtain a visa-on-arrival at Saudi ports of entry. However, we advise you to apply online, prior to traveling to Saudi Arabia, for a Saudi e-visa, in order to avoid airport lines and possible delays.

Yes, you can apply if you have detected a mistake in your visa application. However, a country's immigration department may ask you for the copy of your refusal to enter the country before giving you the permission to reapply. If the reasons for the visa refusal are satisfactory, you will be allowed to reapply.

Most visa rejections happen because the applicants submit incomplete or incorrect travel details. You must provide the following information to the immigration department to avoid any issues: The list of countries you are planning to visit. The timings and the duration of the trip.

What are the processing times for the Saudi Arabia eVisa? There are three options for it, and the price of your eVisa will be determined by the one you choose: Normal processing – your visa application is processed within 3-6 days. Rush processing – you will receive your visa within 1-3 days.

Tourist can apply for Visa on Arrival* at one of Saudi Arabia's entry points if any of the following conditions apply: The tourist is from one of the countries in the eligible countries list. The tourist is holding USA, United Kingdom, or Schengen visas.

The eVisa will be a one-year, multiple entry visa, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the country. The tourist visa allows you to take part in tourism-related activities such as, events, family & relatives visits, leisure, and Umrah (excluding Hajj) and excludes other activities such as studying.

After the visa is approved, you may need to pay a visa issuance fee (if applicable to your nationality), and make arrangements for the return of the passport and visa to you. Review the visa processing times to learn more.

What is the difference between Saudi E visa and visa on arrival? ›

Eligible nationals can obtain the e-visa prior to travel by visiting Saudi Arabia's e-visa online portal. Alternatively, they can apply for a visa-on-arrival at Saudi airports. An e-visa costs SAR 494.21 (approximately USD 132), while a visa-on-arrival costs SAR 480 (approximately USD 128).

Travellers must also provide proof of accommodation, which may be in the form of a confirmed hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from a host resident in Saudi Arabia. Return air tickets are also required to prove that travellers will leave the country at the end of their stay.

Fees: SAR 440 (USD $117) for a single-entry tourist visa that is valid for up to 3 months from the date of issuance, with a 30-day stay permitted. SAR 535 (USD $143) for a multiple-entry tourist visa that is valid one year from the date of issuance, with a 90-day stay allowed per visit.

You are eligible to stay in the country for a total of 90 days. The 3-month Saudi Arabia visa price is approximately 132 USD.

Saudi Arabia Visa on Arrival for Indian Tourists

Not all Indian citizens are eligible for a Saudi visa-on-arrival. However, those who hold a valid visa for the United States, United Kingdom, or a Schengen country may qualify for visa-on-arrival.

All information submitted with the online application for a Saudi electronic visa must match that of the applicant's travel document. Should any mistake be found it can result in delays in the application processing or, in some cases, refusal of the eVisa.

Once issued, a Saudi Arabia e-Visa is valid for 1 year.

If your passport expires before then, you must reapply for an e-VisaThe authorisation is linked to a passport number. In this case, the authorities may issue you with an e-Visa valid only until the end of your passport's validity.

You can appeal the refusal. The appeal must be submitted within 15 days of the receipt of visa refusal to the Consulate that decided to refuse the visa. The appeal must be an original with the original signature of the appellant, i.e. in person or by mail (not email).

While a refusal can allow you to fix the issues and reapply, a rejection can be a more serious barrier with some rejections disallowing you from reapplication. Seeking expert advice from immigration and visa specialists like AustraliaMigrate can help ensure you have the best chance of obtaining a positive result.