Saudi Visa 2020 Requirements And Fees

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In the past, visiting Saudia Arabia wasn’t for everyone. Especially for non-Muslims. Muslims were allowed to visit the country but through their Hajj/Umrah visas obtained from umrah packages from Glasgow or any other city. In short, getting a visit visa was quite difficult.

For the very first time in history, Saudia Arabia has started issuing tourists visas to foreigners. That too does not remain limited to Muslims only. Even non-Muslims can also attain a tourist visa through e-services, on-arrival and even by the medium of Saudi Embassies and Consulates. The decision comes as part of the “Saudi Vision 2030” that got implemented later this year. In order to boost the country’s economy; lessen the dependency on oil; strive for modern infrastructure; provide better healthcare and education facilities as well as uplift tourism in the kingdom.

But what are the Requirements to Obtain a Visit Visa for Saudia Arabia? Here’s a brief description.

Eligibility for different Nationalities

As per the Saudi Vision 2030 plan, ...
... applicants from 49 different nationalities are eligible to apply for e-Visa and Visa on Arrival. Covering a major part of Europe, America, and Asia. Countries other than these 49 can obtain a visa by submitting the required documents in the Consulate General of the Saudi Embassy in their region.

• For an applicant, 18 years of age is the minimum requirement. Under 18 years can only travel when accompanied by family/relatives/guardian who is above 18-year-old.

Required Documents

For E-Visa and Visa on Arrival;

• Passport validity of at least 6 months at the time of application submission.
• Accommodation address.
• Return ticket(s).
• A hard copy of the visa (although a soft copy is usually advised).

Additional documents For Consulate-approved Visas;

• Bank Statement.
• Employment proof.
• ID and Home address.
• Travel plan.

Validity and Fee

E-visa and Visa on arrival remain issued against a cost of 440 SAR (91 GBP), plus Value-added Tax (VAT).

1. Single Entry Visa; Stay for a month (30days) only.
2. Multiple Entry Visa; You can visit the kingdom multiple times in a year. However, a single stay must not exceed more than 3-months (90 days).

Overstay Fees;

After the visa expires, an overstay will cost you 100 SAR (21 GBP) per day.

Estimated Visa processing Time

E-visa/Visa on Arrival

Such types of visas will be issued in less than 30 minutes, as claimed by the Saudi Government.

Consulate Approved Visa

Consulate approved visas can easily take 1-2 Business days for processing.

Refund Policy

A refund in the case of Visa Rejection is not possible. i.e. Visa fee is non-refundable

Benefits

The religion of the Applicant is not relevant for obtaining a tourist visa.

Muslims can also perform Umrah on their Visit Visas.

A Health insurance cover of 100,000 SAR (21,000 GBP), included in Visa.

Foreigner women don’t have the compulsion to wear Abaya. Yet, only modest clothing is allowed.

Muslim women can travel alone. Umrah is also permissible without the presence of a Mahram.

So, if you are planning to perform umrah you can even do it on your tourist visa to Saudia Arabia as well as buy cheap Ramadan umrah packages 2020.

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