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Saudi Arabia

Asia · Western Asia · Capital: Riyadh

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Tourist visa on arrival for holders of valid Schengen, UK and US visa. Visitors must arrive through national carrier of Saudi Arabia. Visa on arrival if holding two or multiple entry short-stay valid visa issued by UK, US or a Schengen member state for stays of no more than 90 days. Saudi Arabia announced 96 hour free transit visa for passengers of saudia or flynas when stopover the country valid for 90 days. Visitors can get visa on arrival at any international airport in Saudi Arabia but they must have a credit card to pay a fee amounting to SR 440 (Dh 431) as cash is not accepted. They will be allowed to stay for 90 days at a stretch and can enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia multiple times during the validity period of their visit visa.

Visa on Arrival

Visa Required

Visa required

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Apply at least 14 days before travel — 7-day appointment wait + 7-day processing
Processing

5–7 working days

Appt. wait

~7 days

at BLS

Fee

SAR 440 + BLS fee (~₹11,000)

Tourist visa on arrival for holders of valid Schengen, UK and US visa. Visitors must arrive through national carrier of Saudi Arabia. Visa on arrival if holding two or multiple entry short-stay valid visa issued by UK, US or a Schengen member state for stays of no more than 90 days. Saudi Arabia announced 96 hour free transit visa for passengers of saudia or flynas when stopover the country valid for 90 days. Visitors can get visa on arrival at any international airport in Saudi Arabia but they must have a credit card to pay a fee amounting to SR 440 (Dh 431) as cash is not accepted. They will be allowed to stay for 90 days at a stretch and can enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia multiple times during the validity period of their visit visa.

Required documents
  • Valid passport (at least 6 months validity; at least 2 blank pages)
  • 2 recent passport-size photographs (white background, 4×6 cm)
  • Completed Saudi Arabia visa application form
  • Confirmed return flight booking
  • Hotel / accommodation booking in Saudi Arabia
  • Bank statements for last 3 months
  • Salary slips or income proof
  • Employment letter
  • Travel insurance
  • Vaccination certificate (check latest requirements – Yellow Fever if applicable)

Last verified: 6 May 2026 · Source

All travel purposes

Transit

Visa Required

Transit data not available

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Verify current transit requirements with your airline or the destination airport authority before travel.

Required documents
  • Valid passport
  • Confirmed onward flight ticket
  • Visa for destination country (if required)
  • Transit visa (if required for the layover country)

Last verified: 23 Apr 2026 · Source

Business

Visa Required

Visa required

Apply
Apply at least 14 days before travel — 7-day appointment wait + 7-day processing
Processing

5–7 working days

Appt. wait

~7 days

at BLS

Fee

SAR 440 + BLS fee (~₹11,000)

Tourist visa on arrival for holders of valid Schengen, UK and US visa. Visitors must arrive through national carrier of Saudi Arabia. Visa on arrival if holding two or multiple entry short-stay valid visa issued by UK, US or a Schengen member state for stays of no more than 90 days. Saudi Arabia announced 96 hour free transit visa for passengers of saudia or flynas when stopover the country valid for 90 days. Visitors can get visa on arrival at any international airport in Saudi Arabia but they must have a credit card to pay a fee amounting to SR 440 (Dh 431) as cash is not accepted. They will be allowed to stay for 90 days at a stretch and can enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia multiple times during the validity period of their visit visa.

Required documents
  • Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
  • 2 recent passport-size photographs
  • Invitation letter from Saudi Arabian company (authenticated)
  • Letter from Indian employer authorising business travel
  • Chamber of Commerce attestation
  • Bank statements for last 3 months
  • Travel insurance

Last verified: 6 May 2026 · Source

Transit

Visa Free

No airside transit visa required

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Airside transit through international airports typically does not require a separate visa for Indian passport holders. A visa is required only if you need to leave the international zone. Confirm with your airline before travel, especially for long layovers or airports without separate transit areas.

Required documents
  • Valid passport
  • Confirmed onward flight ticket
  • Visa for destination country (if required)
  • Transit visa (if required for the layover country)

Last verified: 6 May 2026 · Source

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