Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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Saudi Arabia

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S$ 65 .00

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+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

e-Visa: SAR 535 · Tourist Sticker Visa: from SAR 300 · Visa on Arrival: SAR 480

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Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa at a glance

Government visa fee: SAR 535 (includes mandatory insurance)
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: Instant to minutes (usually)
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
Arrival card: None

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to Saudi Arabia?

Travellers from GCC citizens. can generally enter Saudi Arabia without a 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Saudi Arabia visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application 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.

Visa on arrival: Yes Online application: 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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

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

Saudi Arabia visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇷🇺Russia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Saudi Arabia visa — frequently asked questions

Singaporeans can obtain a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Malaysians can obtain a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Yes — Filipinos need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Chinese nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

The official government fee for the Tourist eVisa is SAR 535 (includes mandatory insurance). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Tourist eVisa: Instant to minutes (usually). Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid 6+ months; Digital photo; Valid US/UK/Schengen visa or residence (for eligibility category); Email address for e-visa delivery. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

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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