Saudi eVisa for US Travelers: Stay Rules, Umrah Notes & How to Apply
Short answer: Travel.State.Gov states that a visa is required for Saudi Arabia. For tourism, complete the e-visa application before arriving or apply for visa on arrival, for a fee. Passports must have 6-month validity beyond your arrival date. Tourist visas are generally for a 90-day stay, and you cannot stay more than 180 days in a 12-month period on a tourist visa. Stay dates follow the Hijri calendar. Confirm live fees and the current official apply URL before you pay. Start Saudi eVisa help on my-evisas.com. Stand: 29 July 2026.
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What is a Saudi tourist eVisa?
A Saudi tourist eVisa is the electronic visa path completed online before arrival (Travel.State.Gov). For most U.S. tourism trips, it is the main sellable electronic product on my-evisas.com. Binding eligibility, permitted activities, and checkout totals are those published by Saudi authorities — confirm on the live official apply channel before you pay.
Official apply channel
Travel.State.Gov says to complete the e-visa application before arriving (or use visa on arrival) and to visit the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in the United States for full visa-requirement details before travel.
The tourist apply site commonly presented as the official Visit Saudi tourist-visa website is https://visa.visitsaudi.com. Confirm that URL (or the Embassy-named channel) is current before you enter payment details. Assisted filing through my-evisas.com supports the electronic eVisa path — it does not turn a random lookalike form into a government site.
→ Prefer assisted eVisa support? Start on my-evisas.com/visas/saudi-arabia.
Passport and stay rules
- Passport (State.gov): must have 6-month validity beyond your arrival date.
- Stay (State.gov): tourist visas are generally for a 90-day stay.
- Annual cap (State.gov): you cannot stay more than 180 days in a 12-month period on a tourist visa.
- Calendar (State.gov): permitted length of stay is calculated in accordance with the Hijri calendar (differs from Gregorian). Clarify questions with Saudi immigration on arrival.
- Overstay (State.gov): significant fines can start at 100 Saudi riyals per day (about USD $27), with detention, deportation, return bans, and possible exit bans until fines are paid.
Fees
Travel.State.Gov states tourism e-visa / visa on arrival is for a fee, but does not publish a fixed SAR/USD checkout table on the advisory page. Confirm the live amount on the official apply channel when you apply. Agency service fees (if you use assisted filing) are separate.
How to apply — overview
- Confirm a visa is required (Travel.State.Gov: yes).
- Apply through the official tourist e-visa channel (visa.visitsaudi.com — confirm live), or use assisted electronic filing via https://my-evisas.com/visas/saudi-arabia.
- Keep passport validity at least six months beyond arrival.
- Carry a copy of your passport and visa (State.gov).
Umrah on a tourist eVisa (not Hajj)
Travel.State.Gov states:
- Travelers for Umrah may enter on an e-visa, Umrah visa, or transit visa, but not during the Hajj season.
- During the Hajj season, you cannot visit Mecca or perform Umrah on anything but a Hajj visa.
- Hajj pilgrims must obtain a Hajj permit and Hajj visa through Nusuk — the only official Saudi platform that can authorize pilgrims.
- You cannot travel to Hajj on a tourist visa, Umrah visa, or work visa.
So: short tourism / eligible Umrah outside Hajj season may fit the tourist eVisa path; Hajj is a separate official track — not sold via my-evisas.com.
Prefer visa on arrival instead?
State.gov also lists visa on arrival for tourism (for a fee). Compare paths: Saudi eVisa vs Visa on Arrival. VoA filing is DIY only on my-evisas.com.
FAQ
Do US citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Travel.State.Gov: a visa is required.
How long can I stay?
Tourist visas are generally for a 90-day stay. You cannot stay more than 180 days in a 12-month period on a tourist visa (State.gov).
Can I perform Umrah on a tourist eVisa?
Often outside the Hajj season, State.gov allows Umrah entry on an e-visa (or Umrah / transit visa). During Hajj season, only a Hajj visa covers Umrah in Mecca. Confirm timing before you travel.
What about Hajj?
Hajj requires a Hajj permit and Hajj visa through Nusuk. Not available as a tourist-eVisa product on my-evisas.com.
How my-evisas.com can help
my-evisas.com can help you start a Saudi tourist eVisa application — electronic support linked from https://my-evisas.com/visas/saudi-arabia.
- Provided: Saudi tourist eVisa help → https://my-evisas.com/visas/saudi-arabia
- Not provided: Visa on arrival counter filing; Hajj/Nusuk pilgrimage visas; sticker/consulate appointment services
→ Start on my-evisas.com · Saudi Arabia hub
Sources
- U.S. Department of State — Saudi Arabia (accessed 2026-07-29)
Disclaimer
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: 29 July 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://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/saudi-arabia.html