Can I extend my Saudi tourist visa?

No, tourist visas cannot be extended. You must exit and reapply. Maximum stay is 90 days per entry, even with multiple-entry visa.

Do I need a sponsor for the tourist visa?

No sponsor needed. This is independent tourist visa, not the old system requiring Saudi sponsor. Just need hotel booking and return ticket.

What if my nationality isn't eligible for eVisa?

Apply through Saudi embassy or consulate in your country. Process takes 5-10 business days and requires additional documents like invitation letter or tour booking.

Can I use the tourist visa for business meetings?

Technically no - tourist visa is for tourism only. For business, you need business visa. However, casual meetings are rarely questioned if your trip is primarily tourism.

How to Get a Tourist Visa for Saudi Arabia

Most travelers can get a Saudi Arabia eVisa online in 24 hours for $117, or get a visa on arrival for the same price if from an eligible country. You need a passport valid for 6+ months, hotel booking, and return ticket.

Check if you're eligible for eVisa or visa on arrival. Citizens of 49 countries can apply for eVisa online, including US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, and South Korea. Citizens of these same countries plus GCC residents can also get visa on arrival. Check the official Saudi eVisa website for the current list.
Gather required documents. You need: passport with 6+ months validity and blank pages, recent passport photo, confirmed hotel booking for entire stay, return flight ticket, and travel insurance covering Saudi Arabia (recommended but not always required).
Apply online for eVisa (recommended). Go to visa.visitsaudi.com, create account, fill application form, upload passport photo and passport scan, pay $117 USD fee by credit card. Takes 5-30 minutes to complete application.
Wait for processing. eVisa typically approved within 24 hours, sometimes instantly. You'll receive approval email with PDF visa attachment. Print this document or save to phone - you need it for entry.
Alternative: Get visa on arrival. If from eligible country, skip online application and go directly to Saudi airport. Present passport, hotel booking, return ticket at visa counter. Pay $117 USD cash or card. Processing takes 30-60 minutes.
Enter Saudi Arabia. Present passport and visa (printed or on phone) to immigration. Tourist visa allows 90 days total stay with multiple entries valid for 1 year from issue date.

Can I extend my Saudi tourist visa?: No, tourist visas cannot be extended. You must exit and reapply. Maximum stay is 90 days per entry, even with multiple-entry visa.
Do I need a sponsor for the tourist visa?: No sponsor needed. This is independent tourist visa, not the old system requiring Saudi sponsor. Just need hotel booking and return ticket.
What if my nationality isn't eligible for eVisa?: Apply through Saudi embassy or consulate in your country. Process takes 5-10 business days and requires additional documents like invitation letter or tour booking.
Can I use the tourist visa for business meetings?: Technically no - tourist visa is for tourism only. For business, you need business visa. However, casual meetings are rarely questioned if your trip is primarily tourism.