Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Choose online or arrival issuance
U.S. ordinary-passport holders may apply for the Saudi tourist eVisa before travel or obtain a tourist visa on arrival. The official eVisa portal lists U.S. passports as eligible; the standard eVisa is valid for one year with multiple entries and allows up to three months of stay during its validity. Check the dates and stay granted on your actual visa before travel.
Use an eligible entry point
Use Saudi tourist visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Per person
- SAR 300
Additional service or payment charges may apply. Confirm the total before paying.
Saudi tourist visa regulations set the statutory visa fee at SAR 300. The final amount can include required Saudi medical insurance, VAT and other payment or service charges. The Ministry of Tourism says the current price is shown during application and may change; eVisa application fees are not refunded if an application is refused. Confirm the full amount in the official portal before paying. Read the official fee guidance.
Details that can change your plans
Visa validity is not the whole permitted stay
The standard eVisa is normally valid for one year and multiple entries, with up to three months of tourist stay during its validity. A single-entry tourist visa has different validity and stay limits; follow the visa actually issued.
Official guidanceChildren need an accompanying adult
Tourist visitors under 18 must travel with a guardian or safe companion under the tourism regulations.
Official guidanceCheck the stay limit on the visa issued
The U.S. Department of State says Saudi tourist visas for U.S. travelers are generally for a 90-day stay and travelers may not spend more than 180 days in a 12-month period on tourist visas. Saudi regulations give different ceilings by visa type: a single-entry tourist visa may allow up to one month of stay, while a multiple-entry visa may allow up to three months during its one-year validity. These are limits, not a promise of the maximum; follow the entry count, validity dates and stay printed on your visa. Saudi Arabia calculates dates using the Hijri calendar.
Official guidanceA tourist visa does not permit Hajj
Saudi tourist eVisas may be used for Umrah outside the Hajj season, but they do not permit Hajj. Hajj requires a separate Hajj visa and permit approved through the official Nusuk platform before arrival. Umrah and Makkah entry restrictions change during the Hajj season, so check the current dates before travel.
Official guidanceSaudi Arabia at a glance
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- SAR
- Calling code
- +966
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from the United States need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
For tourism in Saudi Arabia, travelers using an ordinary passport from the United States should prepare for a visa on arrival. U.S. ordinary-passport holders may apply for the Saudi tourist eVisa before travel or obtain a tourist visa on arrival. The official eVisa portal lists U.S. passports as eligible; the standard eVisa is valid for one year with multiple entries and allows up to three months of stay during its validity. Check the dates and stay granted on your actual visa before travel.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How much is the government fee?
SAR 300 per person. Additional service or payment charges apply. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
How long can I stay in Saudi Arabia with a visitor visa?
The U.S. Department of State says Saudi tourist visas for U.S. travelers are generally for a 90-day stay and travelers may not spend more than 180 days in a 12-month period on tourist visas. Saudi regulations give different ceilings by visa type: a single-entry tourist visa may allow up to one month of stay, while a multiple-entry visa may allow up to three months during its one-year validity. These are limits, not a promise of the maximum; follow the entry count, validity dates and stay printed on your visa. Saudi Arabia calculates dates using the Hijri calendar.
What fees apply for a Saudi Arabia visitor visa?
Saudi tourist visa regulations set the statutory visa fee at SAR 300. The final amount can include required Saudi medical insurance, VAT and other payment or service charges. The Ministry of Tourism says the current price is shown during application and may change; eVisa application fees are not refunded if an application is refused. Confirm the full amount in the official portal before paying.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Saudi tourist visa
U.S. ordinary-passport holders may apply for the Saudi tourist eVisa before travel or obtain a tourist visa on arrival. The official eVisa portal lists U.S. passports as eligible; the standard eVisa is valid for one year with multiple entries and allows up to three months of stay during its validity. Check the dates and stay granted on your actual visa before travel.
Check the official entry rule
Confirm nationality eligibility and the conditions of your visit.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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