Saudi Arabia Visit Visa
A Visit Visa to Saudi Arabia is issued to foreigners who want to visit a family member in the Kingdom or for a personal visit. eVisas can be used if you will travel to Saudi Arabia for a family visit, provided that you are from one of the permitted countries. If you are not, you have to apply for a Saudi Arabia Visit Visa at an Embassy/Consulate.
Saudi Arabia Umrah Visa
The Saudi Arabia Umrah Visa is issued to Muslim Pilgrims from around the world who want to enter Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj or Umrah. The Hajj Visa is issued free of charge at the Embassies or Consulates of Saudi Arabia abroad.
How to apply for a Saudi Arabia Visa?
The process for a Saudi Arabia visa application depends on your nationality
- Apply online or on arrival (if eligible for an eVisa)
- Apply at an Embassy or Consulate of Saudi Arabia in your country (if not eligible for an eVisa)
Applying for a Saudi Arabian Visa online
If you are eligible for an eVisa, you have to apply through the official tourism website of Saudi Arabia (here). The application process for a Saudi Arabia eVisa is pretty simple and straightforward. You have to
- Access the eVisa application website
- Click on the “Apply Now” button
- Complete the Saudi Arabia Visa application form
- Pay the Saudi Arabia visa fee
- Wait for the eVisa to be processed (it usually only takes about 30 minutes)
- After you receive the eVisa, you can print it out and use it to enter the country within 90 days.
- The Immigration at the airport in Saudi Arabia will check your visa before they allow you to enter the country.
Famous Places of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is home to many famous and iconic landmarks, but some well-known places are:
1. The Kaaba and Masjid al-Haram
The Kaaba is the cubic structure that is the focal point of worship for Muslims around the world. The Kaaba is located in the center of the Masjid al-Haram, or the Sacred Mosque, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Kaaba is also known as the House of God and the Ancient House. The Masjid al-Haram is the largest mosque in the world and can accommodate up to four million worshippers during the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Makkah. The Masjid al-Haram is a sacred site that contains the Zamzam well, the Black Stone, and the Maqam Ibrahim. The Kaaba and the Masjid al-Haram are the holiest places in Islam and the direction of prayer (qibla) for all Muslims12
2. Kingdom Centre
Located in Riyadh, Kingdom Centre is a skyscraper that stands at 302.3 meters (992 feet) and has 41 floors. It is the third tallest building in Saudi Arabia and one of the most distinctive landmarks of the city. It features a sky bridge that connects the two towers at the top and offers a panoramic view of Riyadh. It was completed in 2002 and was designed by the American architect Ellerbe Becket3. The purpose of Kingdom Centre is to serve as a mixed-use complex that includes a shopping mall, a hotel, offices, apartments, and a cultural centre. It also represents the modernization and development of Saudi Arabia and its capital city.
Note: There are other non-official websites that offer to process eVisas for Saudi Arabia. While some are legitimate others may not be, so be careful when submitting an application. If you apply through one of these websites, you also have to pay for an additional service fee on top of the eVisa fee.
