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List of Eligible Countries for the Saudi Arabia eVisa

Check the passport country before travelling to see whether it qualifies for the Saudi Arabia tourist eVisa, visa-free entry, or a regular visa.

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Countries Eligible for the Saudi Arabia eVisa

Saudi Arabia offers a tourist eVisa valid for 1 year with multiple entries. Each visit allows a stay of up to 90 days and can be used for tourism, attending events, visiting family or friends, and performing Umrah (outside of Hajj season).

If your nationality appears in the list below, you can apply for the Saudi Arabia eVisa online.

Korea, Republic of (South)

Saint Kitts and Nevis

United States of America

Does eligibility depend on the country of residence?

No. Eligibility is based on the passport held, not the country of residence. Travellers living abroad must still apply with an eligible nationality.

Can an application be submitted from another country?

Yes. Applications can be submitted from anywhere in the world, provided the passport is eligible.

What if the nationality is not eligible?

A regular visa must be obtained through a Saudi embassy or consulate.

Nationalities that require a Regular Visa for Saudi Arabia/Countries not Eligible for the Saudi Arabia eVisa

Certain countries cannot apply for Saudi Arabia eVisa and are eligible to obtain a visa from Saudi embassy or consulate.

Abkhazia

Aland Islands

Algeria

American Samoa

Angola

Anguilla

Antarctica

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Armenia

Aruba

Bangladesh

Belarus

Belize

Benin

Bermuda

Bhutan

Bolivia

Bonaire

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana

Bouvet Island

Brazil

British Indian Ocean Territory

British Virgin Islands

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cambodia

Cameroon

Cape Verde

Cayman Islands

Chile

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Colombia

Comoros

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Cook Islands

Costa Rica

Cote d'Ivoire

Curacao

Djibouti

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

Ethiopia

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Faroe Islands

Fiji

French Guiana

French Polynesia

French Southern Territories

Gabon

Gambia

Ghana

Gibraltar

Greenland

Guadeloupe

Guam

Guatemala

Guernsey

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Guyana

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

Honduras

India

Indonesia

Isle of Man

Israel

Jamaica

Jersey

Jordan

Kenya

Kiribati

Kosovo

Laos

Lebanon

Lesotho

Liberia

Macedonia, Republic of

Madagascar

Malawi

Marshall Islands

Martinique

Mauritania

Mayotte

Mexico

Micronesia, Federated States of

Moldova

Mongolia

Montserrat

Morocco

Mozambique

Myanmar

Nagorno-Karabakh

Namibia

Nauru

Nepal

New Caledonia

Nicaragua

Niger

Nigeria

Niue

Norfolk Island

Northern Cyprus

Northern Mariana Islands

Palau

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Pitcairn

Puerto Rico

Qatar

Reunion

Rwanda

Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

Saint Barthelemy

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Saint Lucia

Saint Martin

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Samoa

Sao Tome and Principe

Senegal

Serbia

Sierra Leone

Sint Maarten

Solomon Islands

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

South Ossetia

Sri Lanka

Suriname

Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Swaziland

Taiwan

Tanzania

Timor-Leste

Togo

Tokelau

Tonga

Transnistria

Trinidad and Tobago

Tunisia

Turkmenistan

Turks and Caicos Islands

Tuvalu

US Virgin Islands

Uganda

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Uruguay

Vanuatu

Vatican City (Holy See)

Vietnam

Wallis and Futuna

Western Sahara

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Entry to Saudi Arabia

Applicants from the countries listed below can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa and stay for 90 days for tourism or a short-term visit.

Kuwait

Oman

Russia

United Arab Emirates

Key Points to Know About the Saudi Arabia eVisa

Passport Requirements: The passport used for the application must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. Travellers must also enter Saudi Arabia using the same passport.
Visa Validity & Stay: The permitted stay cannot be extended.
Application Accuracy: Provide accurate and truthful information on the application form. Misleading or false information may result in rejection.
Entry Points: The Saudi Arabia eVisa can be used to enter through all seaports and airports.
Receiving the eVisa: Once approved, the eVisa is sent on the registered email ID. Check the registered email address regularly.
Submission Timelines: Submit the application at least 4 days before travelling to Saudi Arabia.
Age Requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply independently. A minor must have an adult apply on their behalf, and the applicant must have legal authority to do so. Otherwise, the application may be rejected.

Note that each child must have their own approved eVisa and passport when travelling to Saudi Arabia.

Entry Not Guaranteed: An approved eVisa does not guarantee entry. Final admission is decided by Saudi immigration authorities upon arrival.

Content Disclaimer: The information provided here was last updated in September 2026 and should be used as a general guide. Travellers are advised to verify the latest requirements with official sources before travelling.