The Saudi eVisa is issued online in three steps

The Saudi eVisa is issued online in three steps — you provide your passport and a personal photo and pay the fee (which includes mandatory health insurance); there are no other documents to upload.

The eVisa covers tourism, events, family visits, leisure and Umrah

The eVisa covers tourism, events, family visits, leisure and Umrah — but excludes Hajj and studying.

It's permission to travel, not a guarantee of entry

It's permission to travel, not a guarantee of entry — the border officer decides on arrival.

Tourist eVisa: American citizen in United States → Saudi Arabia

🇺🇸 nationality: United States🇺🇸 lives in: United States🇸🇦 going to: Saudi Arabiaupdated 2026-06-18

American citizens can apply online for Saudi Arabia's tourist eVisa — a one-year, multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 90 days.

What this visa is for

Saudi Arabia's online tourist eVisa — a one-year, multiple-entry visa for tourism, events, family visits, leisure and Umrah (excluding Hajj).

Validity: One-year, multiple-entry tourist visa
Entries: Multiple entry
Max stay per visit: Up to 90 days in the country

official source →

When to start

Start 7–21 days before your travel date.

The low end assumes everything goes smoothly; the high end leaves margin for delays and passport hiccups. You can apply at most 90 days ahead.

Pick your travel date — every deadline below updates instantly:

When do you want to travel?

You're on track — start by 17 Sept 2026 to be ready in time.

Check you're eligiblestart by 17 Sept 2026

Saudi Arabia's tourist eVisa is open to visitors from 66 eligible countries.

takes ~1 day

Source: visa.visitsaudi.com · updated 2026-06-17

Fill the applicationstart by 26 Sept 2026

Apply online through the fast, easy-to-use Saudi eVisa portal — step 1 of 3.

takes ~1 day

Source: visa.visitsaudi.com · updated 2026-06-17

Pay the visa feestart by 26 Sept 2026

Pay the visa fee online — step 2 of 3.

takes ~1 day

Source: visa.visitsaudi.com · updated 2026-06-17

Get your online visastart by 3 Oct 2026

Receive your eVisa online — step 3 of 3. It's a one-year, multiple-entry visa allowing stays up to 90 days.

takes ~1 day

Source: visa.visitsaudi.com · updated 2026-06-17

What you'll need

Passport — A valid passport for your trip to Saudi Arabia. ✓ verified

Where you'll apply

The Saudi tourist eVisa is applied for entirely online — no visa centre or appointment.

Apply on the official site (visa.visitsaudi.com) →

Fees

Tourist eVisa

Visa fee + insurance, paid online — confirm the current amount on the portal

varies

Fees are paid online on the Saudi eVisa portal.

Gotchas to watch

The Saudi eVisa is issued online in three steps — you provide your passport and a personal photo and pay the fee (which includes mandatory health insurance); there are no other documents to upload.
The eVisa covers tourism, events, family visits, leisure and Umrah — but excludes Hajj and studying.
It's permission to travel, not a guarantee of entry — the border officer decides on arrival.