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The Saudi Arabia tourist eVisa has opened one of the world's most remarkable countries to American travelers. Apply online in minutes and receive a one-year, multiple-entry visa that covers AlUla, the Red Sea, Riyadh, Jeddah and Umrah.
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At a glance
Saudi Arabia introduced its tourist eVisa in 2019, and in a few short years the kingdom has become one of the most talked-about destinations on earth. American passport holders are eligible, and the process is entirely online. The visa opens the Nabataean tombs of AlUla and Hegra, the coral islands of the Red Sea, the coral-stone lanes of Jeddah's Al Balad and the energy of Riyadh.
The official site is visa.visitsaudi.com, run by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism. Apply only there: imitation sites charge far more for the same permit.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | US citizens and nationals of dozens of other eligible countries |
| Where | visa.visitsaudi.com (official portal) |
| Validity | One year from issue, multiple entries |
| Length of stay | Up to 90 days per visit; total time in the kingdom is capped within the year, so check the limit shown on your visa |
| Cost | About US$130–145 (roughly SAR 480–535), including mandatory medical insurance and VAT; the portal shows the exact total before payment |
| Processing | Often within minutes; apply at least 48 hours before flying |
| Permitted | Tourism, events, visiting family and friends, Umrah outside Hajj season |
| Not permitted | Hajj, work, study |
| Passport | Valid at least 6 months from arrival |
Go to visa.visitsaudi.com and choose the tourist eVisa. Create an account with your email address.
Fill in your passport information, address and travel plans exactly as they appear in your passport.
A clear, recent passport-style photo and the passport data page are required.
Pay by card. The total includes the visa fee and the compulsory medical insurance that covers you during your stay.
Approval usually arrives by email quickly. Save the PDF to your phone and print a copy for the airline check-in desk.
US citizens may also obtain a tourist visa on arrival at major Saudi airports, on similar one-year, multiple-entry terms and at a similar cost once insurance is included. It is a good fallback for a spontaneous trip, but the eVisa is the smoother path: you board knowing your visa is approved, and you skip the payment desk on landing.
Muslim travelers may perform Umrah on the tourist eVisa at any time of year outside the Hajj season. Book your Umrah permit and the time slot for the Grand Mosque through the official Nusuk platform. Hajj itself requires a dedicated Hajj visa. As a matter of faith and law, only Muslims may enter Makkah. Our guides to luxury Umrah and Hajj and hotels near the Haram help with planning.
If you are connecting through Riyadh or Jeddah on a Saudi carrier, the free 96-hour stopover visa can let you leave the airport for up to four days. See airline stopover programs. And for those thinking beyond a holiday, Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency opens the door to living and investing in the kingdom; see Saudi Luxury Real Estate and Premium Residency.
About US$130–145 in total, including the compulsory medical insurance. The exact amount is shown on the official portal before you pay.
Up to 90 days per visit, with multiple entries during the year the visa is valid.
Yes, outside the Hajj season, after booking through the Nusuk platform. Hajj requires a separate visa.
No. Women may travel independently and stay in hotels on their own. See our guide for women traveling solo.
Ultra-Luxury Real Estate · Own Here
The places you discover as a guest are the places to own. Open to non-Saudis under the law in force since January 22, 2026, with designated zones in Riyadh and Jeddah; residents may own a home outside restricted areas.
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Checked October 2026. Prices and dates are approximate and can change. See our standard.