The Saudi tourist visa is electronic for citizens of more than 60 countries (including Türkiye, Europe and the Americas), issued within minutes to days, multiple entry for one year with stays of up to 90 days within its validity, and valid for Umrah outside the Hajj season. Residents of Gulf states and most other Arab nationalities have different routes (visit or Umrah visas) explained here. We check your eligibility and issue it with hotel and flights.
Saudi Arabia is no longer only a Hajj and Umrah destination: AlUla, Riyadh, historic Jeddah, the Red Sea coast and the Riyadh and Jeddah entertainment seasons. Still, many ask: is my nationality eligible for the tourist visa, and if not, what's the alternative? This guide sorts the answer for every group.
Who is eligible for the tourist e-visa?
| Group | Route | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf (GCC) citizens | No visa | Entry with ID |
| Türkiye, EU, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea, China, Russia and others | Tourist e-visa | Issued online within minutes to days |
| Residents of Gulf states (valid residence) | Tourist e-visa with conditions | A listed profession or minimum residence period |
| Holders of a used, valid US, UK or Schengen visa | Tourist visa on arrival or e-visa | For some nationalities |
| Egypt and Jordan (citizens) | Tourist package visa since July 2026, or Umrah or a visit visa | With a flight-and-hotel package, single entry |
| Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria (citizens) | Umrah or personal/business visit | Unless holding a US, UK or Schengen visa |
| Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Sudan, Lebanon | Umrah or family/business visit visa | Not currently covered by the tourist e-visa |
Saudi Arabia adds new countries to the tourist visa every year. We check your nationality in the ministry's system on the day you apply, and if it isn't covered we point you to the nearest alternative: an Umrah or visit visa.
2025–2026 updates you should know
| Update | Since | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible list expanded | October 2026 | Kosovo and Guyana were added; the list is now about 66 countries |
| Tourist package visa | July 2026 | Citizens of Egypt, Jordan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Mexico get a tourist e-visa with a flight-and-accommodation package from an approved provider, valid 3 months, single entry |
| Single-entry rule | 1 February 2025 | Tourist, business and family visit visas are single entry only for nationals of 14 countries including Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Yemen and Sudan |
| US, UK and Schengen visa holders | Ongoing | May get the tourist visa online or on arrival whatever their nationality, with conditions |
Example: three travellers from Istanbul
Illustrative examples built from cases we see often. A Turkish family gets the tourist e-visa quickly and performs Umrah outside the Hajj season. An Egyptian resident without a Schengen visa travels on the tourist package visa with a package we arrange, single entry. An Iraqi resident holding a used Schengen visa may get the tourist visa directly; otherwise Umrah or a visit visa. Every option is in our Saudi visa from Türkiye: every type guide.
Documents and conditions
For the tourist e-visa
- Passport valid at least 6 months from the entry date
- Recent white-background photo
- Age 18 or over (minors on a guardian's application)
- An address in the Kingdom (hotel) and a return ticket may be requested
- Health insurance is added automatically within the application
- Gulf residents: copy of the valid Gulf residence permit
Avoid
- Entering a name on the online form that differs from the passport
- An expired or nearly expired passport
- Exceeding the 90 days allowed
- Travelling in the Hajj season intending Umrah — the tourist visa doesn't allow it then
Validity and use
The tourist visa is valid for one year with multiple entries and allows stays of up to 90 days within its validity (under the current rules; a shorter single-entry version exists). It covers tourism, visiting relatives and attending events, and Umrah outside the Hajj season via a Nusuk permit; it doesn't allow work.
The steps with Alwan
- 1Eligibility check
Send your passport (and Gulf residence permit if any) on WhatsApp; we tell you whether the tourist visa applies or an alternative.
- 2Online application
We complete the official platform's form, upload the photo and passport and follow the issue.
- 3Visa in your inbox
A PDF within minutes to days; keep it with your passport.
- 4The trip
Flights from Istanbul to Jeddah or Riyadh, hotels in Makkah and Madinah or AlUla and Riyadh, and Nusuk permits for Umrah.
Alternatives if your nationality isn't covered
For residents of Türkiye with a regular permit and most Arab nationalities, electronic within days — Umrah visa from Türkiye guide.
Requested by your relative living in Saudi Arabia on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs platform — the guide.
By invitation from a company in the Kingdom for business people and exhibitions.
A full comparison in Saudi visa types.
See our Saudi and Gulf visas service, and we arrange your flight from Istanbul with the visa.
Ask for a Saudi tourist visa on WhatsAppRelated guides: Umrah visa from Türkiye · Saudi visa types · Family visit visa · Dubai visa
Frequently asked questions
Who can get the Saudi tourist e-visa?
Citizens of more than 60 countries including Türkiye, Europe and the Americas, residents of Gulf states under conditions, and holders of a used, valid US, UK or Schengen visa for some nationalities. The list expands every year.
Are Syrians and Iraqis covered by the Saudi tourist visa?
Not currently by the tourist e-visa; their alternatives are the Umrah visa (for residents of Türkiye with a regular permit) or a family or business visit visa.
How long is the Saudi tourist visa valid?
One year, multiple entry, with stays of up to 90 days within its validity under the current rules.
Can I perform Umrah on the tourist visa?
Yes, outside the Hajj season and with a Nusuk permit. It doesn't allow work.
Can an Egyptian or Jordanian living in Türkiye get a Saudi tourist visa?
Yes, through the tourist package visa launched in July 2026: an e-visa with a flight-and-accommodation package from an approved provider, valid three months, single entry. Holders of a valid US, UK or Schengen visa may get the regular tourist visa.
Why was my visa issued for a single entry?
Since 1 February 2025 tourist, business and family visit visas are single entry only for nationals of 14 countries including Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Yemen and Sudan.
Which countries were added recently?
In October 2026 the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs added Kosovo and Guyana to the countries eligible for the tourist visa online or on arrival.
