List of Eligible Countries for the Saudi Arabia eVisa
Saudi Arabia's visa policy groups countries under 3 categories: Countries eligible for the Saudi Arabia eVisa (a tourist visa), countries exempt from visa requirements, and countries that require a regular visa.
Please review the information below to determine which category applies to you.
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, events, visiting family or friends, and performing Umrah (outside of Hajj season). It cannot be used for work or study.
If your nationality appears in the list below, you can apply for the Saudi Arabia eVisa online.
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Panama
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- San Marino
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Nationalities that require a Regular Visa for Saudi Arabia/Countries not Eligible for the Saudi Arabia eVisa
Citizens of the countries listed below are not eligible for the Saudi Arabia eVisa and must obtain a regular visa through a 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
- Chad
- 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
- United Arab Emirates
Key Points Related to the Saudi Arabia eVisa
- Passport Requirements: The passport used to apply must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, and travellers must enter Saudi Arabia using the same passport.
- Visa Validity & Stay: The permitted duration of stay cannot be extended.
- Application Accuracy: Always provide accurate and true information in your Saudi Arabia eVisa application form. Applications containing misleading and false info will be rejected.
- Entry Points: The Saudi Arabia eVisa is valid for entering via all seaports and airports.
- Receiving the e-Visa: The applicant will receive the approved e-Visa as an email attachment. Please check your registered email ID regularly.
- Submission Timelines: The application must be submitted at least 4 days before travelling to the Kingdom.
- Local Laws: All tourists will be subject to local laws after arriving in KSA.
- Age Requirements: Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply for an eVisa. Minors would require an adult to apply on their behalf, as they cannot do so on their own. Those applying on behalf of a minor must have legal authority to do so; otherwise, the application will be rejected.
Note: Every child must have their own approved eVisa and passport to travel to KSA.
- Entry Not Guaranteed: An approved Saudi eVisa does not guarantee entry; final permission is granted by Saudi immigration authorities upon arrival.
Queries
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Does my country of residence affect my eligibility, or
is it based only on my passport?
Eligibility is based only on the passport you hold, not your country of residence. Even if you live abroad, you must apply using an eligible nationality.
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Are citizens of eligible countries required to be
physically present in their home country to apply?
No. You can apply from anywhere in the world as long as your passport is eligible.
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What should I do if my nationality is not eligible for
the Saudi Arabia eVisa?
If your nationality is not eligible, you must apply for a regular visa through a Saudi embassy or consulate.
Content Disclaimer: Information is current as of March 2026. Please verify details with agencies, embassies, or airlines before making travel plans.