Middle East
Saudi Arabia visa
RiyadhSaudi Arabia issues a one-year, multiple-entry tourist eVisa allowing up to 90 days in the country, and it covers Umrah as well as leisure, events and family visits — though not Hajj, and not study. The eVisa is open to a published list of 66 nationalities, which does not include several of the largest expatriate communities in the UAE; if your passport is not on it, the route is the embassy rather than the portal. We confirm which applies to you before anything is paid for.
- Starting price
- From AED 795
- Typical validity
- One year, multiple entry — up to 90 days in the country
The price is for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included.
Indicative only — actual processing time and validity are set by the issuing government and depend on your nationality, residency and travel history.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm whether your passport needs a visa at all, and whether the online route is open to it.
Document preparation
Your photo, scans and supporting papers are checked against the portal's rules before anything is filed.
Online application
Filed on the official government portal, never a lookalike site, with every answer matching your passport.
Approval and arrival
When the visa comes through, we check it against your passport and remind you of any arrival card to file before you fly.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photo to the required specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Saudi Arabia may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Apply for your Saudi Arabia visa
Start in a minute. Our visa desk confirms the visa type, the documents and the price before anything is submitted or paid.
Places to see in Saudi Arabia
The Edge of the World, a sheer cliff of the Tuwaiq escarpment north-west of Riyadh. Elephant Rock (Jabal AlFil) in AlUla, a sandstone formation shaped by wind and water. Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, the Prophet's Mosque, visited by pilgrims all year round. Al-Balad, Jeddah's historic quarter of coral-stone houses with carved wooden balconies. Kingdom Centre in Riyadh, with a sky bridge across the top of its open arch.
Common questions about Saudi Arabia visas
What should I know before applying for a Saudi Arabia visa from the UAE?
Saudi Arabia issues a one-year, multiple-entry tourist eVisa allowing up to 90 days in the country, and it covers Umrah as well as leisure, events and family visits — though not Hajj, and not study. The eVisa is open to a published list of 66 nationalities, which does not include several of the largest expatriate communities in the UAE; if your passport is not on it, the route is the embassy rather than the portal. We confirm which applies to you before anything is paid for.
How long is a Saudi Arabia visa valid for?
One year, multiple entry — up to 90 days in the country. Validity is decided by the issuing government and depends on the visa type you are granted, so it is confirmed on the visa itself rather than at application.
What documents do I need for a Saudi Arabia visa from the UAE?
Most Saudi Arabia applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photo to the required specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary: Saudi Arabia may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
How much does a Saudi Arabia visa cost from the UAE?
Our price for a Saudi Arabia visa starts from AED 795, for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included. The exact figure depends on the visa type, your nationality and the processing speed you choose, so we confirm it once we know your residency and travel dates, before anything is submitted.
Guides for Saudi Arabia
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
