Online e-Visa · Middle East
Saudi Arabia tourist e-Visa
U.S. citizens can obtain a one-year, multiple-entry Saudi tourist e-Visa online, usually approved within a few days.
Short answer
Who needs the Saudi e-Visa?
U.S. citizens visiting Saudi Arabia for tourism, events or Umrah.
Key takeaways
- Government fee: about $145. Includes the visa fee and mandatory medical insurance.
- Typical processing: Most approvals arrive within 24 to 72 hours.
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per visit, 180 days total per year.
- Passport validity: At least six months beyond arrival.
- When to apply: Any time before travel.
Forms and official links
e-Visa
Saudi official visa portal
Open the official form
Step by step
- 1
Apply at visa.visitsaudi.com
The official portal bundles required insurance.
- 2
Download the visa PDF
Print it for boarding and immigration.
- 3
Review local law
Rules on alcohol, medication and conduct are strictly enforced.
What to have ready
- Passport bio page
- Digital photo
- Accommodation booking
- Payment card
Watch out for
- Mecca is closed to non-Muslims; the tourist visa permits Umrah but not Hajj.
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