Visa Information

Enjoy the stopover visa program with SAUDIA, which allows you to book your flight through our digital channels and stop for up to 96 hours with a free stay for one day, during which you can perform Umrah, visit holy sites, visit tourist and historical places, and other wonderful activities. In cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we have made it possible for you to obtain a stopover visa immediately during the booking process.

How to book the Transit Visa

1. Select your international departure and arrival destinations.
2. Choose your flights with the most suitable connection time for you, up to a maximum of 96 hours.
3. If you do not have a valid document to enter Saudi Arabia; Apply for a stopover visa from the additional services page on the SAUDIA website.
4. Make sure to prepare your personal photos on your device according to the required specifications (200 * 200px file size -20kb) before you start filling out the form.
5. Pay the fees for the ticket and visa in one step on the SAUDIA website
6. After completing the previous steps, you will receive an email with the issued visa and insurance for the duration of your stay in Saudi Arabia.

Conditions from benefiting for free hotel accomodation:

• Once payment is confirmed, apply for a one-day free stay by clicking on the SAUDIA holidays banner on the reservation confirmation page, or from manage my booking SAUDIA Holiday banner, or the SAUDIA Holidays website.
• When you arrive at the hotel, please present your boarding pass to the hotel receptionist to benefit from the free accommodation offer.
• Hotel reservations depend on the capabilities available at the time of making the reservation. A request can be submitted via the form available on the site in the event that the possibility of reservation is not available.
• Selected hotel’s policies will be applied on case of reservation change or refund.

Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to the world through its new tourist visa. Visitor will have the chance to discover and experience the warm hospitality of the Saudi people, the rich heritage, the vibrant culture, and Saudi Arabia's diverse and breathtaking landscapes.

The eVisa will be a one-year, multiple entry visa, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the country.