Saudi eVisa Fee and Cost for US Travelers: What You Pay at Official Checkout
Short answer: A Saudi tourist eVisa has a fee, but the amount to use for your application is the price shown in the official Saudi eVisa checkout when you apply. The Saudi Ministry of Tourism says the fee may change. Tourism health insurance is mandatory as part of visa issuance, so check the insurance information and the payable amount before authorizing payment. Reviewed 23 September 2026.
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How much does a Saudi tourist eVisa cost?
For a US traveler applying online, the current payable amount appears during the official eVisa application and payment process. The Saudi Ministry of Tourism's terms say the website sets out the price at payment and that the eVisa fee can be amended. A figure saved from an earlier search or trip may therefore differ from the one presented for your application.
Use the amount displayed immediately before you approve payment to decide whether to continue. If you are still deciding which visa route fits your trip, first read the Saudi tourist eVisa guide and then check the current price through the official application route.
What's included in the eVisa fee
The payment at the official portal is the government eVisa transaction shown for your application. The portal's payment screen is where you can inspect the actual amount presented to you; the Ministry's terms identify that screen as the point where the service price is set out. Read what the checkout displays before you authorize the charge, including any insurance information presented with the application.
This matters if you are budgeting before you begin: the amount you ultimately authorize is the live checkout amount, while the insurance requirement is part of obtaining the tourism visit visa. The official eVisa portal is the place to review the current payment details for your own application.
Medical insurance bundled with your eVisa
Health insurance is mandatory as part of issuing a Saudi tourism visit visa. The Saudi Council of Health Insurance says the tourism health insurance policy is activated once the visa is issued. That connects insurance to the visa process; it is not an optional extra you can remove while still obtaining that tourism visa.
Before paying, inspect the insurance information available during the application and the Council's visitor insurance information. If you need to understand the policy's coverage for your trip, read the applicable terms before you authorize payment rather than assuming that the word “included” describes every medical expense.
Where you pay — official checkout
You can apply through the official Saudi eVisa portal. Its overview presents the sequence as filling in the application, paying the visa fee, and receiving the online visa. The payment stage is also where the Ministry says the current price is shown, so review the entered details and displayed amount before you authorize it.
If you want to plan when to apply, the Saudi eVisa processing time guide addresses timing and status. Payment is one step in the application; Saudi authorities make the visa decision.
eVisa vs visa on arrival — compare costs
The U.S. Department of State describes both an eVisa before travel and a visa on arrival as tourism routes for a fee. That establishes that either route involves payment, but it does not establish that the payable amounts are equal. For the online route, you can see the current amount in the official eVisa checkout before paying. For the arrival route, confirm the applicable terms and amount through the official Saudi channel before relying on that option for your trip.
If you are choosing between applying before departure and applying on arrival, use the eVisa versus visa on arrival guide to compare the routes themselves. The fee matters, but so does whether the route is suitable for your circumstances and travel plans.
FAQ
How much is a Saudi eVisa in dollars or riyals?
Check the amount and currency displayed in the official application checkout for your transaction. The Ministry says the fee may change, so an earlier converted figure is not a dependable payment amount.
Is medical insurance included in the Saudi eVisa fee?
Health insurance is mandatory as part of issuing the tourism visit visa. Check the application and insurance terms for the details that apply to the visa you are buying; the policy is activated once the visa is issued.
Can I opt out of the bundled medical insurance?
The Council of Health Insurance describes health insurance as mandatory for issuance of a tourism visit visa. Plan on that requirement when considering the visa, and review the policy terms before paying.
Does visa on arrival cost the same as the online eVisa?
Both are fee-paying tourism routes according to the U.S. Department of State. Check the current amount for each route through the relevant official Saudi channel; a fee for both routes does not mean the amounts match.
Where can I review the current terms and payment details for optional my-evisas.com assistance?
Review the Saudi Arabia assistance page and its current terms before choosing that service or entering payment details.
How my-evisas.com can help
Suppose you have checked that the online tourist eVisa is the route you want, but are deciding whether you would value help with the application. If you are comfortable entering your details and checking them yourself, official self-service may suit you. If you want support with the online application, review the optional my-evisas.com assistance route and its current terms before starting. The useful difference is whether you want help preparing and submitting the online application; choose the route that fits how you prefer to handle it.
Whichever route you take, check its terms before payment. Saudi authorities decide whether to issue the visa and whether to admit a traveler at the border; choosing application assistance does not change those decisions.
Sources
- Saudi Ministry of Tourism eVisa terms and conditions (accessed 23 September 2026).
- Saudi Council of Health Insurance visitor insurance (accessed 23 September 2026).
- Official Saudi eVisa portal (accessed 18 August 2026).
- U.S. Department of State Saudi Arabia travel information (accessed 18 August 2026).
Important Notice
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. my-evisas.com is a private service provider and not a government authority, embassy, or consulate.
Visa requirements and entry regulations can change at short notice. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. Only the official regulations in force at the time of your application are authoritative.
As of: 23 September 2026
Binding and up-to-date information is provided exclusively by the relevant official authorities. Please verify the currently applicable requirements before your application or travel: https://visa.visitsaudi.com/