# 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Saudi Arabia from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/saudi-arabia

17 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **United Kingdom**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saudi Arabia Visa on Arrival | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 90 days | SAR 480 | SAR 160 | — |
| Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | SAR 535 | SAR 200 | 1 day |
| Saudi Arabia Stopover/Transit Visa (96 hours) | eVisa · typically eligible | 4 days | SAR 0 | SAR 200 | 1 day |
| Saudi Arabia Business Visit Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | SAR 610 | 3 days |
| Saudi Arabia Umrah Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | SAR 200 | 5 days |
| Saudi Arabia Hajj Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 30 days | — | SAR 610 | — |

- **Saudi Arabia Visa on Arrival** — Key documents: Valid passport, Payment card · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: visitsaudi.com
- **Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Digital photo, Email address, Payment card, Medical insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: visa.visitsaudi.com
- **Saudi Arabia Stopover/Transit Visa (96 hours)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Saudia or flynas ticket, Medical insurance, Onward ticket · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: visitsaudi.com
- **Saudi Arabia Business Visit Visa** — Key documents: MOFA invitation, Valid passport, Completed application form, Photograph, Employer letter, Medical insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.sa
- **Saudi Arabia Umrah Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Digital photo, Confirmed Nusuk hotel booking, Pre-booked ground transport, Health insurance, Vaccination certificates · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: umrah.nusuk.sa
- **Saudi Arabia Hajj Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Nusuk Hajj registration, Confirmed Hajj package, Digital photo, Vaccination certificates · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: hajj.nusuk.sa

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saudi Arabia Student Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | SAR 820 | — |

- **Saudi Arabia Student Visa** — Key documents: University acceptance letter, Valid passport, Attested academic transcripts, Medical examination certificate, Police clearance certificate, Vaccination records · Rights: Study: Enrollment at licensed institution · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.sa

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saudi Premium Residency — Entrepreneur | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SAR 4,000 | SAR 1,000 | — |
| Saudi Arabia Employment (Work) Visa and Iqama | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SAR 2,000 | SAR 820 | 42 days |

- **Saudi Premium Residency — Entrepreneur** — Key documents: Valid passport, Entrepreneurial licence, Proof of investment round, Shareholding evidence, Recommendation letter, Criminal record certificate, Medical report · Rights: Work: Self-sponsored; may work & own business · Study: Full access; no restrictions · Residency: Premium Residency; renewable/permanent · Family: Spouse, children & parents included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: sapr.gov.sa
- **Saudi Arabia Employment (Work) Visa and Iqama** — Key documents: Job offer and employment contract, Block visa / MOFA visa authorisation, Valid passport, Attested degree certificate, Medical examination report, Police clearance certificate, Photographs, Biometrics · Rights: Work: Employer/kafeel-tied work permit · Study: Permitted; enrollment not restricted · Family: Family if salary/category eligible · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.sa

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saudi Premium Residency — Limited & Unlimited Duration | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SAR 800,000 | — | — |
| Saudi Premium Residency — Real Estate Owner | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SAR 4,000 | — | — |
| Saudi Premium Residency — Investor | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SAR 4,000 | — | — |

- **Saudi Premium Residency — Limited & Unlimited Duration** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of financial solvency, Criminal record certificate, Medical report, Valid legal residence, Fee payment · Rights: Work: Self-sponsored; may work & own business · Study: Full access; no restrictions · Residency: Unlimited Premium Residency (permanent) · Family: Spouse, children & parents included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: sapr.gov.sa
- **Saudi Premium Residency — Real Estate Owner** — Key documents: Valid passport, Title deed, Accredited property valuation, Proof property is unencumbered, Criminal record certificate, Medical report, Proof of financial solvency · Rights: Work: Self-sponsored; may work & own business · Study: Full access; no restrictions · Residency: Premium Residency; tied to property · Family: Spouse, children & parents included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: sapr.gov.sa
- **Saudi Premium Residency — Investor** — Key documents: Valid passport, Ministry of Investment licence, Proof of SAR 7M capital investment, Commercial registration, Criminal record certificate, Medical report, Proof of financial solvency · Rights: Work: Self-sponsored; may work & own business · Study: Full access; no restrictions · Residency: Premium Residency; renewable/permanent · Family: Spouse, children & parents included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: sapr.gov.sa

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | SAR 200 | 3 days |
| Residence for Foreign Spouse of a Saudi Citizen | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | SAR 1,000 | — |
| Saudi Arabia Dependent (Family) Residence Visa and Iqama | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SAR 2,000 | SAR 1,000 | — |

- **Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa** — Key documents: Host's MOFA application, Host's valid Iqama or Saudi ID, Proof of relationship, Visitor's passport, Medical insurance, Photograph · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: visa.mofa.gov.sa
- **Residence for Foreign Spouse of a Saudi Citizen** — Key documents: Marriage permission and certificate, Foreign spouse's passport, Saudi spouse's national ID and family card, Medical examination, Security screening, Proof of sponsor's financial capability · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: moi.gov.sa
- **Saudi Arabia Dependent (Family) Residence Visa and Iqama** — Key documents: Sponsor's valid Iqama, Permanent family visa application, Attested marriage certificate, Attested birth certificates, Dependents' passports, Medical examination reports, Proof of salary/profession · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: visa.mofa.gov.sa

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saudi Premium Residency — Gifted | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SAR 4,000 | SAR 1,000 | — |
| Saudi Premium Residency — Special Talent | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | SAR 4,000 | SAR 1,000 | — |

- **Saudi Premium Residency — Gifted** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of talent/achievement, Recommendation from competent authority, Criminal record certificate, Medical report, Proof of financial solvency · Rights: Work: Self-sponsored; may work & own business · Study: Full access; no restrictions · Residency: Premium Residency; renewable/permanent · Family: Spouse, children & parents included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: sapr.gov.sa
- **Saudi Premium Residency — Special Talent** — Key documents: Valid passport, Employment contract, Academic qualifications, Proof of experience, Employer recommendation letter, Criminal record certificate, Medical report, Proof of financial solvency · Rights: Work: Self-sponsored; may work & own business · Study: Full access; no restrictions · Residency: Premium Residency; renewable/permanent · Family: Spouse, children & parents included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: sapr.gov.sa

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