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What you can do on a visit to Saudi Arabia

On a Tourist visa (eVisa, on arrival or embassy) (90 days per stay; multiple entry, valid one year), you can come for: holiday. Tap any line to see the official source.

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Who it's for
Eligible nationalities
How long
90 days per stay; multiple entry, valid one year
  • Umrah is allowed on the tourist visa, but not during the Hajj season.
  • Hajj needs a separate Hajj visa.

You can

  • Tourism and holidays
    Saudi Arabia has opened its doors to the world through the tourist visa.visitsaudi.com ↗

You can't

  • Negotiating or signing contracts
    do not require any kind of business contract or paid workvisitsaudi.com ↗
  • Paid work in the country
    The tourist visa does not replace the Saudi work visa.visitsaudi.com ↗

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  • Visiting family or friendsThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Business meetingsWithin a limit

    Only if no business contract or paid work is involved.

    Short business trips include meetings, conferences, workshopsvisitsaudi.com ↗
  • Conferences and trade fairsWithin a limit

    Only if no business contract or paid work is involved.

    meetings, conferences, workshops and participationvisitsaudi.com ↗
  • Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Short study or coursesThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • VolunteeringThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Medical treatmentThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.