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Saudi Arabia Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Most visitors need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026
e-Visa available — Instant tourist e-visa at visa.visitsaudi.com (SAR 535, 1-year multiple entry, 90-day stays) is open to Indians who hold a valid US/UK/Schengen visa or residence — they can also then get visa on arrival. Indians WITHOUT such a visa must apply for a sticker visa via VFS Tasheel. Singapore passport holders are directly eligible for the e-visa.

Saudi Arabia visa at a glance

Government visa fee
SAR 535 (includes mandatory insurance)
Processing time
Instant to minutes (usually)
Validity
1 year, multiple entry
Maximum stay
90 days
Visa required?
Indian nationals holding a valid US, UK or Schengen visa/residence (used or valid); Singapore and ~60 other eligible nationalities apply directly
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Travellers from GCC citizens. can generally enter Saudi Arabia without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Instant tourist e-visa at visa.visitsaudi.com (SAR 535, 1-year multiple entry, 90-day stays) is open to Indians who hold a valid US/UK/Schengen visa or residence — they can also then get visa on arrival. Indians WITHOUT such a visa must apply for a sticker visa via VFS Tasheel. Singapore passport holders are directly eligible for the e-visa.. Indian nationals holding a valid US, UK or Schengen visa/residence (used or valid); Singapore and ~60 other eligible nationalities apply directly

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from GCC citizens. do not require a visa for Saudi Arabia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Visit Saudi (Ministry of Tourism)) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Saudi Arabia visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: Yes e-Visa: Yes

Tourist eVisa

Official fee: SAR 535 (includes mandatory insurance)
Validity
1 year, multiple entry
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
Instant to minutes (usually)
Processing time
Instant to minutes (usually)
Where to apply
https://visa.visitsaudi.com

Who needs it: Indian nationals holding a valid US, UK or Schengen visa/residence (used or valid); Singapore and ~60 other eligible nationalities apply directly

Visa-free: GCC citizens.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Digital photo
  • Valid US/UK/Schengen visa or residence (for eligibility category)
  • Email address for e-visa delivery

Arrival card: None

Extra charges: Included medical insurance; card processing

Insurance is bundled. Non-eligible nationals (e.g. India without qualifying visa) apply via Saudi embassy / Etimad.

Source: Visit Saudi (Ministry of Tourism) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Tourist Sticker Visa (VFS Tasheel)

Official fee: Approx SAR 300 consular + VFS service fee + insurance
Validity
1 year, multiple entry
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
Several working days
Processing time
Several working days
Where to apply
https://visa.visitsaudi.com

Who needs it: Indian passport holders who do NOT hold a US/UK/Schengen visa

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Photos
  • Application form
  • Biometrics at VFS Tasheel

Extra charges: VFS service fee, biometrics, insurance

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visa on Arrival

Official fee: SAR 480 approx
Validity
Issued on arrival
Max stay
90 days
Time to verify
At counter
Time to approval
On arrival
Processing time
On arrival
Where to apply
https://visa.visitsaudi.com

Who needs it: Eligible travellers holding a valid US/UK/Schengen visa or residence (including qualifying Indians)

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Valid US/UK/Schengen visa or residence

Extra charges: Insurance included

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Saudi Arabia visa — frequently asked questions

Yes, if they hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa/residence they can use the instant online e-visa at visa.visitsaudi.com; otherwise they apply for a sticker visa via VFS Tasheel.
SAR 535, which includes mandatory medical insurance, for a one-year multiple-entry visa allowing 90-day stays.
The tourist visa can be used for Umrah (outside the Hajj season) but not for Hajj, which requires a dedicated Hajj visa.
Up to 90 days per visit within the one-year validity of the multiple-entry visa.
No for the e-visa — it is fully online and linked electronically; the VFS sticker route does require passport submission and biometrics.
Yes, Singapore is on the list of nationalities eligible to apply for the e-visa directly.
The online e-visa is usually issued instantly or within minutes; the sticker visa takes several working days.
Yes, health insurance is bundled into the e-visa fee.

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