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Saudi Arabia Visa for Indians

Visa needed – on arrival only if you hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa

  • Visa required
  • Checked 3 Nov 2026 against official sources
  • For Indian passport holders, tourist travel

Key facts

Visa needed?
Yes. India is not on Saudi Arabia's list of 66 tourist eVisa countries. Indians holding a valid US, UK or Schengen (business or tourist) visa can get a visa on arrival.
How to apply
With a valid US, UK or Schengen visa: visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. Without one: apply through the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in New Delhi (the official tourism portal tells non-eligible nationals to contact the nearest Saudi embassy).
Visa fee
Confirmed by the Saudi Embassy or at the point of entry.
Processing time
Confirmed by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in New Delhi.
Stay allowed
Confirmed on the visa issued; check with the Embassy.
Validity
Confirmed on the visa issued; check with the Embassy.
Passport
A valid passport; for visa on arrival, your US, UK or Schengen visa stamp must be clearly visible in it.
Where to apply in India
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, New Delhi (or visa on arrival for eligible visa holders).

Documents usually needed

  • Valid passport
  • For visa on arrival: a valid US, UK or Schengen business or tourist visa, clearly visible in the passport
  • Other documents as listed by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia for your visa type

How to apply

  1. Check whether you hold a valid US, UK or Schengen business or tourist visa.
  2. If yes, carry that passport and apply for the visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia.
  3. If not, contact the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in New Delhi for the current tourist or visit visa process.
  4. Submit the application and documents as instructed and pay the fee.

Important to know

The Saudi tourist eVisa (one year, multiple entry, up to 90 days in the country) is only for the 66 nationalities listed on the official portal; India is not one of them.

Umrah and Hajj have their own rules; check them with an approved Umrah operator or the Saudi Embassy.

The visa decision is made by the Saudi authorities. We help prepare and submit the application, but approval cannot be promised.

Frequently asked questions

Can Indians get the Saudi tourist eVisa online?
Not with an Indian passport alone. India is not on the official eVisa list, so Indians apply through the Saudi Embassy unless they qualify for visa on arrival.
Do Indians with a US or UK visa get visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. India's Ministry of External Affairs lists visa on arrival for Indians holding a valid US, UK or Schengen business or tourist visa, with the visa stamp clearly visible.
Can I use a Schengen visa to get a Saudi visa on arrival?
Yes, a valid Schengen business or tourist visa qualifies, as per the MEA list.
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