{"question":{"passport":"RWA","destination":"SAU","entryDate":"2026-09-12"},"dateBasis":"reference-date","status":"conditional","headline":"e-Visa, stay set by the visa","requirement":{"kind":"evisa","message":"Before you travel: you need an e-visa."},"stay":{"kind":"SET_BY_VISA","phrasing":"How long you may stay is set by your visa."},"conditions":[{"kind":"ENTRY_REQUIREMENT","text":"The applicant must submit a return ticket including flight itinerary; those arriving by land or sea shall be excluded."},{"kind":"ENTRY_REQUIREMENT","text":"The applicant must submit an accommodation booking inside the Kingdom and their personal information including their residence address in their country."},{"kind":"ENTRY_REQUIREMENT","text":"The applicant must provide an employee identification certificate."},{"kind":"ENTRY_REQUIREMENT","text":"The applicant must provide proof of financial solvency by submitting a bank statement or salary certificate."}],"caveat":null,"source":{"documentId":"tourism-visa-reg-en","url":"https://cdn.mt.gov.sa/mtportal/mt-fe-production/content/policies-regulations/documents/tourism-regulations/Tourist-Visa-Regulations-En-V012.pdf","passage":"Anyone who holds the nationality of a country that is not Article 6 included in the list published on the electronic platform www. visitsaudi.com referred to in Article (4), can obtain a Visa through one of the Kingdom’s diplomatic missions abroad, or through the digital embassy on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs platform, in accordance with the requirements referred to in Article (5), provided that they submit the following: a. Return ticket including flight itinerary. Those arriving by land or sea shall be excluded. b. Accommodation booking inside the Kingdom, and their personal information including their residence address in their country. c. Employee identification certificate. 4 Tourist Visa Regulations d. Proof of financial solvency by submitting a bank statement or salary certificate.","explanation":"Article 6(1) of the Tourist Visa Regulation states the default for nationals not on the eligible-country list: a visa must be obtained in advance through a Saudi diplomatic mission abroad or the digital embassy, with the Article 5 requirements and additional documentation. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: it defines the set as 'anyone who holds the nationality of a country that is not included in the list published on the electronic platform www.visitsaudi.com' (Article 6(1)). The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: it defines the set as 'anyone who holds the nationality of a country that is not included in the list published on the electronic platform www.visitsaudi.com' (Article 6(1)). The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: it defines the set as 'anyone who holds the nationality of a country that is not included in the list published on the electronic platform www.visitsaudi.com' (Article 6(1)). The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: it defines the set as 'anyone who holds the nationality of a country that is not included in the list published on the electronic platform www.visitsaudi.com' (Article 6(1)). The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: it defines the set as 'anyone who holds the nationality of a country that is not included in the list published on the electronic platform www.visitsaudi.com' (Article 6(1)). The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: it defines the set as 'anyone who holds the nationality of a country that is not included in the list published on the electronic platform www.visitsaudi.com' (Article 6(1)). The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: it defines the set as 'anyone who holds the nationality of a country that is not included in the list published on the electronic platform www.visitsaudi.com' (Article 6(1)).","publisher":"The Regulation shall be issued by a decision of the Minister and"},"checkedAt":"2026-08-20","snapshotAsOf":"2026-09-10","dataVersion":"4f66864a7d4f8a08b6c8c7e446d7f16addcd9303","upcomingChange":null,"alternatives":[{"headline":"Visa on arrival, 3 months","conditions":[{"kind":"HOLDS_RESIDENCE_PERMIT","text":"Holds permanent residence in the United States, the European Union, or the United Kingdom (first-degree relatives travelling with the holder are included)"}],"source":{"documentId":"tourism-visa-reg-en","url":"https://cdn.mt.gov.sa/mtportal/mt-fe-production/content/policies-regulations/documents/tourism-regulations/Tourist-Visa-Regulations-En-V012.pdf","passage":"Multiple entries, in which case the Visa shall be valid for one year, provided that the duration of the stay does not exceed 3 months during its validity period. … Has obtained a Permanent Residence in the United States of America, or in the European Union, or in the United Kingdom. This shall include the Residence holder’s first- degree relatives coming with them","explanation":"Article 6(2)(c) exempts nationals of non-listed countries who hold US, EU or UK permanent residence from the mission route, treating them under Article 4, which includes the visa-on-arrival route. Article 3(2) sets the duration of the multiple-entry tourist visa at three months. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document.","publisher":"The Regulation shall be issued by a decision of the Minister and"}},{"headline":"Visa on arrival, 3 months","conditions":[{"kind":"HOLDS_VISA","text":"Holds a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visa that has been used at least once to enter the issuing country (first-degree relatives travelling with the holder are included)"}],"source":{"documentId":"tourism-visa-reg-en","url":"https://cdn.mt.gov.sa/mtportal/mt-fe-production/content/policies-regulations/documents/tourism-regulations/Tourist-Visa-Regulations-En-V012.pdf","passage":"Multiple entries, in which case the Visa shall be valid for one year, provided that the duration of the stay does not exceed 3 months during its validity period. … Holds a valid Tourist or Business Visa - from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, or one of the countries of the Schengen Agreement. It shall have been used at least once to enter the country granting the visa.","explanation":"Article 6(2)(b) exempts nationals of non-listed countries who hold a used US, UK or Schengen tourist/business visa from the mission route, treating them under Article 4, which includes the visa-on-arrival route. Article 3(2) sets the duration of the multiple-entry tourist visa at three months. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document.","publisher":"The Regulation shall be issued by a decision of the Minister and"}},{"headline":"Visa on arrival, 3 months","conditions":[{"kind":"HOLDS_VISA","text":"Holds a GCC country residence visa valid for at least three months, in a profession published on www.visitsaudi.com (includes first-degree relatives and domestic workers accompanying their sponsors)"}],"source":{"documentId":"tourism-visa-reg-en","url":"https://cdn.mt.gov.sa/mtportal/mt-fe-production/content/policies-regulations/documents/tourism-regulations/Tourist-Visa-Regulations-En-V012.pdf","passage":"Multiple entries, in which case the Visa shall be valid for one year, provided that the duration of the stay does not exceed 3 months during its validity period. … Has obtained a Residence Visa - valid for a period of no less than three months - in the GCC countries, for the professions published on www.visitsaudi.com.","explanation":"Article 6(2)(d) exempts nationals of non-listed countries who hold a GCC residence visa of at least three months' validity, in professions published on the platform, from the mission route, treating them under Article 4 which includes the visa-on-arrival route. Article 3(2) sets the duration of the multiple-entry tourist visa at three months. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document. The document covers this class collectively and names no nationalities: Article 6(2) applies 'to anyone who' holds the qualifying document.","publisher":"The Regulation shall be issued by a decision of the Minister and"}}],"scope":{"covers":["recorded entry requirement","recorded stay allowance"],"notEstablished":["personal admission decision","work permission","residence rights","tax position","individual eligibility for every condition"],"passportType":"ordinary"}}