For the first time, Saudi Arabia has begun offering tourist visas, and you can now apply for a visit visa in person and digitally to gain an e-visa.
Citizens of 49 countries are eligible to register for the visa process, and you can register for yours by heading to www.visitsaudi.com.
Your visa is valid for one year, and allows for multiple re-entry, and individual trips are valid for up to 90 days at a time. For consulate-approved visas, you’ll also need to provide a return ticket, proof of employment and a bank statement along with an array of additional supporting information.
Whether you’re gaining a visa on arrival, or an e-visa, it will cost SAR440 (roughly Dhs430), plus VAT. A fee of SAR 100 (roughly Dhs98).
Here are the passports eligible for a visit visa to Saudi Arabia:
North America
Canada
US
Europe
Switzerland
Ireland
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Monaco
Andorra
Russia
Malta
Montenegro
San Marino
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Portugal
Poland
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Romania
Slovakia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Spain
Sweden
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Norway
Luxembourg
France
Germany
Greece
Slovenia
Holland
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Asia
Brunei
Japan
Singapore
Malaysia
South Korea
Kazakhstan
China (Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan)
Oceania
Australia
New Zealand
