Saudi ETA & eVisa 2026: cost, who needs it, how to apply

In force (ETA new in 2026 for UK)Official (snippet) Partly verified

ETA start (press: 1 Jul 2026) and SAR 50 fee are from press only

Type: ETA + e-visa · Last checked 2026-10-21

Official site

Apply on the official site: visa.visitsaudi.com →

eVisa); KSA Visa platform https://visa.mofa.gov.sa

Only apply on the official site: visa.visitsaudi.com. Third-party sites may add fees. We have not seen a specific government scam advisory for this permit.

Key facts

Who needs itNot separately checked: UK (ETA or eVisa per FCDO); US/EU/Canada/Australia tourist eVisa (not verified on official portal)
Who is exemptNot separately checked: GCC nationals (unverified)
FeeNot confirmed: Not confirmed, check the official site
Our unconfirmed note: press: ETA SAR 50
Approx. USD: Not confirmed, check the official site
ValidityOfficial ✓: ETA 730 days; eVisa 365 days
Max stay per visitOfficial ✓: ETA 180 days total in 730; eVisa 90 days total in 365; visa waiver single entry up to 180 days
Processing timeNot separately checked: Not confirmed, check the official site
When to applyNot separately checked: before travel; visa waiver 48h-90 days before flight

Badges: Official ✓ = read on an official government page · Official (snippet) = official page text seen in a search result because the page blocked our checker · Not confirmed = we could not confirm it, so check the official site.

Do I need it? Quick check by passport

United States: Depends / check
United Kingdom: Needed
EU country: Depends / check
Canada: Depends / check
Australia: Depends / check

A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.

Official sources

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/entry-requirements

What the sources say

etahttps://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/entry-requirements
An ETA is is valid for 730 days from the date of issue. Valid for multiple entries, but only 180 days in total across the 730 day period.
evisahttps://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/entry-requirements
E-visas are: valid for 365 days from the date of issue; valid for multiple entries, but only for 90 days in total ... includes health insurance for your visit up to 100,000 Saudi Arabian Riyals

Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.

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