Saudi tourist e-Visa
1-year multiple-entry visa, 90 days per visit, total 180 days/year. Tourists can also perform Umrah on this visa. Apply at visa.visitsaudi.com.
Umrah visa
Issued through approved Umrah agents and the Nusuk platform. Women under 45 traditionally needed a Mahram, but this requirement is largely lifted as of 2024 for organised group travel.
Hajj visa
Hajj visas follow country quotas via the Ministry of Hajj. Apply through your country's approved Hajj operator, not as an individual.
Document checklist
Tick off as you collect each item. Want a printable version? Download the PDF.
Tourist e-Visa
- Passport (6+ months validity)
- Recent photo
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Mandatory medical insurance (auto-bundled at SAR 51)
Umrah visa add-ons
- Vaccination certificate (meningitis ACYW135 mandatory)
- Group leader / agent confirmation
- Mahram documents (if travelling under that arrangement)
Frequently asked questions
Can women perform Umrah without Mahram in 2026?+
Yes — as of 2024 women of all ages can perform Umrah without a male guardian if they travel in an organised group with an approved operator.
What is the Saudi e-Visa fee?+
SAR 480 visa fee + SAR 51 mandatory medical insurance = SAR 535 (~USD 142) for most nationalities.