What the tourist eVisa is for

Saudi Arabia's official portal describes the tourist eVisa as a one-year, multiple-entry permission that allows eligible tourists to spend up to 90 days in the country. It covers tourism-related activities such as leisure, events, family and relatives visits, and Umrah outside Hajj.

It does not cover study or paid work. A traveller with an employment offer, education place, sponsor-led business assignment or residence plan should identify the correct Saudi category instead of applying for a tourist eVisa.

Passport eligibility comes first

The official portal publishes the current eligible countries. Nationality is assessed from the passport, not simply from where the applicant lives. Applicants should check passport type as well as country. The portal terms require a valid passport from a permitted country and at least six months of passport validity from the intended entry date.

If the nationality does not appear on the eVisa list, the portal advises contacting the nearest Saudi embassy. Some travellers may qualify through another basis, such as eligible GCC residence or qualifying visas or permanent residence, but those are conditional routes that should be checked separately on the official platform.

Prepare these details before starting

  • Passport details and a compliant personal photograph.
  • Intended arrival date, address and accommodation.
  • Accurate contact information.
  • Medical insurance information generated or required through the process.
  • Travel and immigration history requested by the form.

Names, passport numbers and dates must match the travel document. Do not submit with a passport that will be replaced before travel without checking how the eVisa will be linked to the new document.

Understand the stay limit

A one-year visa validity does not mean a one-year stay. The portal states that the tourist eVisa permits up to 90 days in the country. Review the issued eVisa for the exact entry and stay conditions. Overstaying can create fines and future immigration problems.

The eVisa also does not guarantee admission. Border officials can verify the passport, purpose and compliance. Carry the eVisa, accommodation details, return or onward travel and evidence of the permitted purpose.

Umrah and Hajj are not the same

The tourist eVisa can cover Umrah subject to applicable seasonal and operational rules, but it does not authorise Hajj. Travellers should check Nusuk and current Ministry guidance because permits, dates and access controls can change during the religious calendar.

Official sources

Last checked: 1 September 2026. Confirm fees, insurance and eligibility on the live portal before payment.