Indian passport holders can visit Saudi Arabia for tourism using a tourist e-Visa, valid for multiple entries over one year with stays up to 90 days per entry. The e-Visa is issued online through the official Saudi portal, usually within 24 to 72 hours, with no embassy visit required.
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Saudi Arabia visa from India
Tourist e-Visa (multiple entry, 1-year validity)Up to 90-day stay per entrySaudi e-Visa official portalNo embassy visit required24–72 hour e-Visa processing
Overview
Saudi Arabia offers Indian tourists a fully electronic tourist e-Visa, valid for one year with multiple entries, each allowing a stay of up to 90 days. The application is filed online through the official Saudi e-Visa portal, requires no embassy visit, and is typically issued within 24 to 72 hours. The e-Visa covers tourism, leisure, and events. Umrah and Hajj pilgrims use separate visa categories with their own rules.
Not to be confused with
This page covers the Saudi tourist e-Visa for Indian passport holders, issued electronically. It does not cover the Umrah visa (separate category, different rules), the Hajj visa (quota-based, administered through approved operators), the work visa, or the family visit visa. Indian passport holders are eligible for the tourist e-Visa.
Eligibility
Indian passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
Tourism, leisure, or events purpose; pilgrims use separate Umrah or Hajj visas.
Confirmed return ticket and accommodation in Saudi Arabia.
Application filed through the official Saudi e-Visa portal or an authorised agent.
Passport-size photograph with a white background and a clear passport bio-page scan.
Last three months of bank statements as supporting proof.
Employment letter or salary slip (supporting, agency-dependent).
Step-by-step process
1
Apply on the Saudi e-Visa portal
Complete the online form on the official Saudi e-Visa portal, upload the passport scan, photograph, and supporting documents, and pay the fee.
2
Receive the e-Visa
The e-Visa is issued electronically, usually within 24 to 72 hours, and shared as a PDF linked to the passport.
3
Travel and present on arrival
Carry the printed e-Visa, return ticket, and proof of accommodation; present at immigration on arrival in Saudi Arabia.
Fees
Applicant
Fee
Note
Tourist e-Visa (incl. insurance)
Varies (approx. 480–540 SAR range)SARverify
Includes mandatory medical insurance; confirm on the Saudi e-Visa portal.
Concierge service charge
VariesINRverify
Separate from the government fee.
* Fees marked "verify" must be confirmed on the official portal before payment.
Processing time
The e-Visa is typically issued within 24 to 72 hours. Express options may be available at an additional charge. File at least a week before the intended travel date.
Common rejection reasons
Passport validity shorter than six months.
Photograph not meeting the white-background specification.
Missing return ticket or accommodation details.
Prior Saudi immigration non-compliance or overstay record.
Incorrect visa category (e.g., using a tourist e-Visa for Umrah).
Gaya · Bodhgaya · Patna · Varanasi application path
Because the Saudi tourist e-Visa is fully online, applicants in Gaya and Bodhgaya do not need to travel to an embassy. The concierge collects documents by WhatsApp or courier, files on the Saudi e-Visa portal, and delivers the e-Visa by email. For pilgrims, the concierge clarifies the distinction between the tourist e-Visa and the Umrah visa, routing each applicant to the correct category.
Pan-India note: The e-Visa route is uniform across India. Concierge support and document collection by courier/WhatsApp are available nationwide; no in-person visit is required.
Local-market adaptation: Saudi Arabia is especially relevant to Gaya and Bodhgaya applicants because many are pilgrims. The concierge clarifies the tourist e-Visa vs. Umrah visa distinction, and positions the tourist e-Visa for those combining tourism with leisure travel. Hindi/Bhojpuri assistance is available for the Saudi e-Visa portal. This framing is distinct from generic pan-India copy.
Frequently asked questions
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Compliance & trust
Last verified
2026-08-02
Source priority
Saudi e-Visa portal (visa.visitsaudi.com) and the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia are the primary sources. No third-party platform is used as a content source.
Ambiguity flags
Fee band includes mandatory medical insurance and varies with the SAR exchange rate.
Express processing availability depends on the portal and season.
Umrah and Hajj visa rules change annually; confirm before pilgrimage planning.
Editor note: Fee ranges are indicative. Re-confirm current fees and the latest Umrah/Hajj rules on the official Saudi portals before treating as authoritative.
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