Here’s how Gulf-based expats can apply for a Saudi eVisa online

Expatriates residing in Gulf countries are now allowed to apply for a Saudi tourist eVisa online.

According to an announcement on Thursday, September 1 by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, expatriates in the Gulf are eligible to apply for an eVisa.

Here’s how to apply for the Saudi eVisa online

Step 1: Create an online account

• Visit the official website; here
• Next, click on ‘Register’ under the ‘Login Of Individual Visitors To Saudi Arabia’ category
• Then, type in your email address and create a password and confirm it
• After that, type in the ‘captcha code’ and click on the ‘Register’ button
• Next, go to your email inbox, and click on the link to activate your account
• Then login again with your new account and enter the captcha code. Click the ‘Login’ button.

Step 2: Create a new visa application

• After you have logged in, click on the white tab labelled, ‘Add a new application’ on the right of your screen
• Then go through the terms and conditions and click on ‘agree’

Step 3: Fill out the Saudi e-Visa application for GCC expats

Enter the e-visa information

• Select visa type: Tourist
• Transport mode: Air, land, sea or open
• Select the Saudi Mission

Enter personal information

• Type in your first and last name
• Select your nationality
• Type in your residence visa number which is your UID (Unified Number) number 
• Enter the expiry date of your residence visa
• Select the issuing country
• Type in your occupation

Step 4: Upload the documents

• Passport-sized photograph
• Passport copy
• Residence visa copy

Step 5: Enter your passport details

• Passport number
• Issuing country
• Date of expiry
• Date of birth
• Passport type: Normal
• Date of issue
• Place of birth

Enter other details

• Select your marital status
• Gender
• Address in Saudi Arabia

Step 6: Enter your travel date and select type of tourist visa:

Select the port of entry

• Jeddah
• Al Madinah
• Riyadh
• Dammam
• Dhahran

Enter your expected entry date

Next, select your tourist visa type:

• Single
• Multiple

Next, select if you want to perform Umrah

• After that, enter the captcha code, and click the ‘Save’ button

Step 7: Confirm the application data

Step 8: Select your medical insurance

Step 9: Make the payment

Step 10: Receive the Saudi e-visa