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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Visa

GCC · Asia

Saudi Arabia has significantly opened up to tourism and business travel under Vision 2030. Special visas available for Umrah, Hajj, and religious tourism.

Visa Required

Capital

Riyadh

Currency

SAR (﷼)

Languages

Arabic

Timezone

AST (UTC+3)

Visa Types for Saudi Arabia

Select a visa type below to view detailed requirements, fees, and application process.

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Tourist e-Visa

Visit · 90 days (multiple entry, 1 year validity)

Tourism, visiting family/friends, leisure. Can perform Umrah on this visa (except Hajj season).

Fee: SAR 535Processing: 5–30 minutes (online)
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Umrah Visa

Visit · Up to 30 days

Performing Umrah pilgrimage (year-round except Hajj season)

Fee: SAR 400–600Processing: 3–7 working days
R

Hajj Visa

Religious · Up to 30 days (during Hajj season — Dhul-Hijjah only)

Performing the Hajj pilgrimage (obligatory once in lifetime for capable Muslims)

Fee: Included in Hajj package costProcessing: 4–8 weeks (through Government Hajj quota)
W

Employment / Work Visa (Iqama)

Work · 1–2 years (renewable — linked to Iqama)

Full-time employment with Saudi employer (mainland or special economic zone)

Fee: SAR 2,000–6,000 (varies by employer and profession)Processing: 4–12 weeks
S

Premium Residency (Investor/Special Talent)

Special · Permanent (SAR 800,000 one-time) or 1-year renewable (SAR 100,000/year)

Long-term residency for investors, entrepreneurs, and special talents in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030

Fee: SAR 800,000 (permanent) or SAR 100,000/yearProcessing: 4-8 weeks
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Visit Visa (Family/Friends/Business)

Visit · 90 days (single/multiple entry)

Visiting family members residing in Saudi Arabia, business visits, or tourism through Saudi host sponsorship

Fee: SAR 300-500 (sponsor covers)Processing: 3-7 working days
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Premium Residency (SAR 800K Permanent)

Special · Permanent

Permanent residency for high-net-worth investors

Fee: SAR 800,000 one-timeProcessing: 30-90 days
S

Premium Residency (SAR 100K/Year)

Special · 1 year (renewable)

Annual premium residency for investors and professionals

Fee: SAR 100,000/yearProcessing: 30-90 days
V

Family Visit Visa

Visit · Up to 30 days (extendable to 90)

Visiting family members in Saudi Arabia

Fee: SAR 300-700Processing: 5-10 working days
B

Business Visit Visa

Business · Up to 30 days (extendable)

Business meetings, trade, conferences

Fee: SAR 300-700Processing: 5-10 working days

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