Indians and Pakistanis having US, UK or Schenegen visa can get Saudi visit visa on arrival

Saudi Arabia has introduced one-year multiple entry visit visas for Pakistanis, Indians and all other applicants who have a valid UK, US or Schengen visa stamped on their passports.

The new multiple-visa will be valid for one year and the visitors will also be allowed to perfom Umrah. However, they are not allowed to perform Haj.

Visitors can get visa on arrival at any international airport in Saudi Arabia but they must have a credit card to pay fee amounting to SR440 (Dh431) as cash is not accepted. They will be allowed to stay for 90 days at a stretch and can enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia multiple times during the validity period of their visit visa.

Visa is issued to only those applicants who have used their US, UK or Schengen visa for at least once. You will not be given visa on arrival if you have US, UK or Schegen visa stamped on your passport but have never used it.

One of the pre-conditions to get visit visa on arrival is that the visitors will have to travel on one of the Saudi-based airlines including Saudi Airlines, Flynas or Flydeal. This is mandatory only for first time visitors. Repeat visitors who already hold Saudi visit visa can use any other airline.

You Can perform Umrah
For non-Muslims, the Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa is granted for tourism purposes only. Visitors are forbidden from visiting the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.

For Muslims, visitors may travel for Umrah on a tourist eVisa outside of Hajj season only.

Online visa
Earlier, Saudi Arabia had opened its doors to the world through its new visit 90-day visa introduced in September last year for more than 50 countries. They are also given one-year multiple visit visa and they have to apply online. Pakistan, India and many other countries are not included in this list.

The tourist e-Visa (which is different from visa on arrival) allows travellers to enter the country for leisure purposes and it enables them to stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days. The Saudi Arabia tourist e-Visa application process is very simple and 100 per cent online.

Once the application is submitted and accepted, the applicant will receive an electronic visa that must be shown to immigration officers upon arrival.
Travellers must have their passport with at least a six-month validity from the date of arrival and have at least one page available for stamping.

The Saudi Arabia Tourist e-Visa allows applicants multiple entry in Saudi Arabia and visitors can remain in the country for up to 90 days.

Requirements for visa on arrival
  • Valid passport for at least six months
  • Valid US, UK or Schengen visa stamped on the passport
  • The US, UK or Schenegen visa must be utilised for at least once before entering Saudi Arabia
  • Applicant must hold a credit card as no cash payment is accepted
  • Application fee SR440 for each applicant
  • One-year-multiple visa
  • Maximum stay 90 days
  • Umrah is allowed but visit visa holder cannot perform Haj
  • Requirements for online visa application
  • Applicants must have a passport from one of the eligible countries listed on the online visa website
  • Passport should be valid for six months from their date of entry into the country.
  • Payment through credit card
  • Visa will be sent on applicant’s email within 24-hours once the application is submitted
  • Take the copy to travel to any destination in Saudi Arabia
  • Visa fee SR440
Citizens of following countries are eligible for online visit visa
Canada
USA
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Grece
Holland
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Montenegro
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Brunei
China (Including Hong Kong and Macau)
Japan
Kazakhstan
Malaysia
Singapore
South Korea
Australia
New Zealand


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