Saudi Arabia tourist eVisa fee

Last checked: 19 October 2026 · Visa fees by destination

Saudi Arabia charges SAR 300 for a tourist visa, set by Royal Decree No. 2 dated 5/1/1441 AH ¹. On top of this you must buy approved medical insurance and pay VAT ^1,3. The official eVisa is valid for one year with multiple entries and stays of up to 3 months ³. The portal shows the full price at payment, and fees are not refunded, even if you are refused ³. Gulf News put the total at about SR480 including insurance in January 2023 ⁴.

Tourist visa fee: SAR 300 ¹
Medical insurance: Compulsory, extra cost ¹
VAT: Charged on the fees ³
Validity: 1 year, multiple entry ³
Maximum stay: 3 months ³
Refund if refused or cancelled: No ³

What the tourist visa costs

The Ministry of Tourism's Tourist Visa Regulations say SAR 300 is collected as the tourist visa fee, as set by Royal Decree No. 2 dated 5/1/1441 AH ¹.

Applicants must hold medical insurance approved in Saudi Arabia ¹. The eVisa terms say VAT is charged at the applicable rate as part of the fees. The price is shown on the website at the time of payment and may change ³.

We could not find a current official total for the visa plus insurance. Gulf News reported an estimated cost of SR480 including health insurance in January 2023 ⁴. Treat that as a guide only and check the price on the portal.

Item	Amount
Tourist visa fee	SAR 300 ¹
Medical insurance	Required, priced at payment ^1,3
VAT	Applicable rate, added to fees ³
Press estimate of total (January 2023)	About SR480 including insurance ⁴

Validity, stay and who can apply online

The eVisa is valid for one year from issue and allows multiple entries. The maximum stay is 3 months, and the visa cannot be extended ³.
If the eVisa expires before you enter, you must apply and pay again ³.
Citizens of 68 eligible countries can apply on the official portal ².
Holders of a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visa that has been used at least once, and permanent residents of the US, EU or UK, can use the same route ¹.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months, you must register biometrics during the application or on arrival, and travellers under 18 must come with a guardian or safe companion ¹.

Refund rules

The eVisa terms say you cannot cancel an application or ask for a refund under any circumstances. Applicants who are refused, for whatever reason, are not entitled to a refund of fees paid ³.

Where to apply

Apply on the official Visit Saudi eVisa portal, visa.visitsaudi.com ². Nationals of countries not on the eligible list apply through a Saudi diplomatic mission or the foreign ministry's digital embassy ¹.

Common questions

How much is a Saudi tourist visa?

The visa fee is SAR 300, plus compulsory medical insurance and VAT ^1,3.

How long can I stay on a Saudi tourist eVisa?

Up to 3 months, on a visa valid for one year with multiple entries ³.

Can I get a refund on a Saudi eVisa?

No. The terms rule out refunds for cancelled and refused applications ³.

Can I use the Saudi eVisa with a US, UK or Schengen visa?

Yes, if the visa is valid and has been used at least once to enter the issuing country ¹.

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email hello@visafeesexplained.com with the official link.

Sources

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