A kingdom with a rich culture, great heritage, diverse and breathtaking landscapes, this is Saudi Arabia. A country in Western Asia that spans a great majority in the Arabian Peninsula, it reopened its borders for tourism on September 29, 2021, and is waiting for you. You will be amazed by all you can find here; the history, culture, customs, and friendly people will make your visit to Saudi Arabia an unforgettable experience.
Since it’s a majorly Islam country, there are some unwritten dress codes you should follow in order to make the best experience for you and for the locals, for women especially, don’t show your shoulders and knees in some places and cover when entering a mosque or religious place. Check and ask always before visiting so you could be prepared and take something light you can put over for your visit.
If you are interested in visiting this great country/kingdom, follow through this complete guide to the Saudi Arabia eVisa and get to know all you need to start your application as soon as possible to embark on your next and probably the first adventure of 2022.
What is a Saudi Arabia eVisa?
The eVisa of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an official multiple entry electronic travel authorization that allows citizens from eligible countries to visit the Kingdom for a short-term stay for tourism purposes. Is a completely online process and the visa is electronically linked to the traveler’s passport for easier access upon entry.
Who needs a Saudi Arabia eVisa?
All tourist visitors from one of the eligible countries, for the application process the person doing the application must be over 18 years old, one can apply for a minor if it’s required.
What are the requirements for the eVisa Saudi Arabia?
The visa requirements for Saudi Arabia eVisa are simple, you will need a valid passport from one of the eligible countries and must be valid for at least 6 months after your intended day of entry to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, you will also need a recent passport photo of you. As a new measurement, you will need to accept the displayed travel health insurance options during the application process, this is mandatory COVID-19 insurance, and the cost is included in the current process of visa application.
How long can I stay in the country with the Saudi Arabia eVisa?
The total visa validity is of 1 year starting on the date of issue, it’s multiple entries one, and the total stay may not exceed 90 days in total during the whole validity time of your eVisa. This eVisa cannot be extended, you will have to apply again if you want to continue traveling to the Kingdom.
What do I need to present upon arrival in Saudi Arabia?
You will need to present your passport, the same one you have used for the Saudi Arabia eVisa application. Currently, you also need to present upon entry the mandatory health declaration and a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior the departure.
Can I stay in Saudi Arabia once my eVisa has expired?
No, you will need to exit the country before your visa expires, if you wait for your visa to expire while in Saudi Arabia, you may be liable to certain penalties.
How long does it take to process a Saudi Arabia eVisa?
The application process may take up to an hour because of the account creation and verification process and then the actual visa application Saudi Arabia. And the processing time the Ministry takes on processing and issuing the eVisa is of 24 hours, or 1 business day talking, remember the weekend days and national holidays that might be in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since it might cause a delay in your application processing time.
What are the Saudi Arabia visa fees?
The government saudi arabia visa fees is about 144 USD, and it must be paid at the end of the application process before successfully submitting your eVisa application. Currently, this fee includes the cost of the COVID-19 insurance required by the government. This charged fee is not refundable under any circumstance, also there are no changes possible if you made a mistake with the information you have entered on your visa application form.
How can apply for a tourist visa to Saudi?
Go to the official Saudi Arabia government webpage for the eVisa application and register your information to create an eVisa account, wait for the activation email and follow the steps shown, after you have validated your email, you are ready to log in to your account and officially start with your visa application. Start with your application by uploading your recent passport size photo and filling in the application form and the fields required. Complete all your passport information with the one you are going to travel to Saudi Arabia. Following with the health insurance page, it will show you the list of the insurances and their web pages and it will ask you to accept the payment (which is included in the total of the visa application fee). Finally, review that all the information you have entered is correct and check the box to confirm it. As the final step, it will take you to the payment gateway where you will enter your debit or credit card information to proceed with the eVisa payment. On the confirmation page, it will give you your e visa saudi application reference number, make sure to copy it or save it so you can check back on your application status.
How can I check my visa for Saudi Arabia?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send the applicant an email with the issued tourist visa to Saudi, also you are able to check your visa status by login into your Saudi visa account and searching for all your visa applications with the application number, name, passport number, or visa number. Once the email with the approved visa is sent, you will need to print out that document and bring it with you on your trip to Saudi Arabia.
A great country with an accessible visa option, so if this is calling you to be your next destination, wait no more and start your application. Don’t forget that all COVID-19 related restrictions and measures are taken by each government change rapidly and it’s best if you check back before traveling for recent and updated information regarding this.
AdminPUBLISHED ON 27 Jan 2022
