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Saudi Arabia visa for Indians

e-Visa · Valid 1 year · Decision in 1–5 working days · Tourist e-visa, Umrah and work Iqama routes

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Saudi Arabia visa: quick answers

Full verified answer for India passport holders
Do Indians need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yes. With an India passport you need Saudi Arabia's e-visa, applied for online before travel; the approval arrives by email and nothing is placed in your passport. Tourist eVisa at visa.visitsaudi.com for Indians holding a valid, already-used US, UK or Schengen visa; valid for tourism, family visits, events and Umrah (not Hajj). Others apply through the Saudi visa centre.
How much does a Saudi Arabia visa cost?
From ₹16,491 per traveller all-in: ₹13,543 government fee plus ₹2,948 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹17,965, Business ₹19,439.
How long does a Saudi Arabia visa take?
1–5 working days (about 5 days from submission); visa.visitsaudi.com publishes 1–3 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.
Saudi Arabia · e-Visa in 1–5 working days

E-visa · 1 year · paperless

Saudi Arabia visa from India

Decision expected by 17 Nov · filing guaranteedNo embassy visitVistolane fee back if we miss the date

When do you plan to travel?

Set your travel date in the price card and we'll pick the right attention level for your lead time. Without a date, decisions land by 17 Nov.

That's it. One step, then we process your visa.

Decision expected by Tue 17 Nov

2 days faster
Tourist visa · e-VisaChange

Stay

Up to 90 days per visit

Validity

1 year

Entry

Multiple

Paperless and fully online. Accepted at all ports of entry. No embassy visit.

Documents by
Thu 5 Nov
Filed by
Tue 10 Nov
Decision expected
Tue 17 Nov

Filed on time, or your fee is refunded in full.

Service level

Government fee₹13,543
₹4,422
Total₹17,965
Start my application

Pay now · refunded in full if we can't file on time.

Every service level promises the same window, the authority's published figure (1–3 working days) plus a 2-working-day safety buffer on the latest date; higher levels only file sooner. Official source: visa.visitsaudi.com, checked Oct 2026. Visas are a government-led process: we guarantee filing on time once all your documents are in; appointment availability and government processing times are outside our control.

Ask the team about this visaDocuments, dates, price: a specialist answers on WhatsApp. Typically replies within an hour

Step 1

What are you travelling to Saudi Arabia for?

Fewer refusals, with a date you can plan around

Applying for a Saudi Arabia visa is tedious and often refused over small manual errors. Vistolane pairs a specialist review with automated checks so nothing slips.

With VistolaneDoing it yourself
DocumentsConsistent and up to dateOften vague and mismatched
ItineraryAccurate and verifiableUnclear and not verifiable
ChecksSpecialist + automated reviewManual process, prone to error

We guarantee to file within your plan's window once your documents are in; miss it and you are refunded in full. A decision is expected by 17 Nov 2026, indicative only. Approval and processing time are always the government's.

How the Saudi Arabia e-visa process works

  1. 1

    Apply on Vistolane

    Upload your passport. Details are read automatically, so no typing errors. You only pay the government fee up front.

  2. 2

    Your documents are verified

    A specialist checks every file against the immigration standard and lodges it with the authority.

  3. 3

    Your visa gets processed

    We work with immigration to keep the file moving and track it against the published window.

  4. 4

    Get your visa on17 Nov

    The approved e-visa lands in your inbox and your Vistolane account, ready to print.

Learn from refusals

Refusal stories · learn from them

Four ways applicants get refused, and what to do instead

Bank statement showed a sudden deposit

Schengen tourist visa · pattern seen in refusal letters

An uncle transferred ₹3 lakh a week before applying so the balance 'looked better'. The officer read it as borrowed funds and refused. What to do instead: show 3 to 6 months of steady balance and explain any large credit with a source letter.

Applied on the wrong purpose

UK visitor visa · pattern seen in refusal letters

The applicant was going to a 3-week training paid by the employer but applied as a plain tourist. Refused for misrepresentation. What to do instead: pick the purpose that matches your invitation letter, even if the fee is higher.

Hotel booking cancelled before decision

Japan e-visa · pattern seen in refusal letters

The applicant booked a refundable hotel, then cancelled it to save money before the decision. The embassy re-checked and refused. What to do instead: keep every booking live until the visa is in your hand.

Ignored the interview prep

US B1/B2 · pattern seen in refusal letters

Fluent and well documented, but the applicant answered 'to visit friends' when the DS-160 said tourism. Refused under 214(b). What to do instead: your answers must match the form; practise once with our mock interview tool.

Already refused elsewhere? Applying with us starts with a specialist reading the refusal letter and rebuilding the file around it.

Why Saudi Arabia visas get refused

Passport validity

Passport expiring within 6 months of travel or without two blank pages.

Funds evidence

Bank statements that do not show a stable balance or an unexplained large deposit.

Purpose of travel

Itinerary, hotel and return ticket that do not match the dates on the form.

Previous refusals

An undeclared earlier refusal or overstay on any visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Saudi Arabia issues a e-visa valid for 1 year. Saudi Arabia: Tourist e-visa, Umrah and work Iqama routes. Government fee, filing date and the expected decision window are shown before you pay.
When should I apply?
Allow 1–5 working days for the decision. Apply as soon as travel dates are firm.
Why was my visa rejected?
Common reasons are incomplete or inconsistent documents, weak proof of ties to home and insufficient financial evidence.
Is my data secure?
Your documents are encrypted in transit and at rest and are only visible to the specialist working your file. We never sell data.
Do I need to visit an embassy?
No. The whole application is paperless and the approval is emailed to you.

How we reviewed this page

Fees, windows and rules on this page come from official government sources and are re-checked when the authority publishes changes.

1 traveller · Premium · decision expected by 17 Nov 2026

Total ₹17,965

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About the Saudi Arabia e-Visa

Saudi Arabia: Tourist e-visa, Umrah and work Iqama routes. Government fee, filing date and the expected decision window are shown before you pay.

Saudi Arabia issues this visa electronically. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the government fee and receive the approval by email; nothing is stuck into your passport and there is no consulate visit.

Fees. The Saudi Arabia government fee is ₹13,543, and the Vistolane filing fee is ₹2,948: ₹16,491 per traveller with nothing added later. visa.visitsaudi.com publishes a processing time of 1–3 working days (verified 2026-10-26). Vistolane commits to a filing date before you pay and shows the expected decision window on the price card above; the decision itself is the authority's.

Validity and stay. The Saudi Arabia e-Visa is valid 1 year and allows a stay of up to 90 days per visit; entries: multiple. Routes covered on this page: Tourist e-Visa, Umrah, Work Iqama.

Proof of funds for Saudi Arabia, by visa category

Indicative minimums in your currency. Consulates read three to six months of statements and compare the balance with your itinerary, tuition or salary.

Tourist / visitor₹1.14 lakh
Student₹9.49 lakh
Work / sponsored₹79,740
Family / partner₹1.48 lakh
Business / investor₹2.56 crore
Permanent residence₹1.42 lakh

Refusals. The most common Saudi Arabia refusal reasons are inconsistent bank statements, weak evidence of ties or purpose of travel, and form errors that contradict the passport. Every document you upload to Vistolane is checked against the Saudi Arabia checklist before filing, and the mock interview tool covers the questions case officers raise in follow-up requests.

Not sure which route fits? Run the free Saudi Arabia eligibility check, compare visa types, browse licensed consultants for Saudi Arabia, or read the full Saudi Arabia visa guide with a day-by-day timeline and refusal cases.

Saudi Arabia visa questions, answered

Do Indians need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yes. With an India passport you need an e-visa for Saudi Arabia for tourist e-visa, umrah, work iqama travel. You apply online and the approval arrives by email; there is no embassy visit.
How much does a Saudi Arabia visa cost?
From ₹16,491 per traveller all-in: ₹13,543 government fee plus ₹2,948 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹17,965, Business ₹19,439.
How long does a Saudi Arabia visa take?
1–5 working days (about 5 days from submission); visa.visitsaudi.com publishes 1–3 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.
What documents do I need for a Saudi Arabia visa?
A passport valid for the full stay, a recent photo, the completed form, flight and accommodation bookings, three to six months of bank statements and proof of ties such as an employment letter. Students add the admission letter and tuition evidence; workers add the sponsor's offer. The Saudi Arabia checklist on this page is the one Vistolane files with.
How much bank balance do I need for a Saudi Arabia visa?
About ₹1.14 lakh for a tourist visit, rising to ₹2.56 crore for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week.
Can I apply for the Saudi Arabia visa online, or is it visa on arrival?
Online. Saudi Arabia issues an e-visa; it is not a visa on arrival, so apply and receive the approval before you fly.
How long can I stay in Saudi Arabia on this visa?
Up to 90 days per visit, multiple entry, valid 1 year. Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.
Is an interview or biometrics required for Saudi Arabia?
No. Saudi Arabia decides on the documents; there is no interview and no biometrics appointment for this route.

Saudi Arabia visa routes, one page each

Eligibility, fees, timeline, the document checklist and the refusal reasons for every Saudi Arabia route, written from the official pages.

Why Saudi Arabia visas get refused

Visit Saudi Arabia

Tourist eVisa and visa on arrival

SAR 535 all-in for the 1-year multiple-entry tourist eVisa (SAR 300 visa, mandatory insurance and VAT)

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Work in Saudi Arabia

Employment (work) visa and iqama

SAR 2,000 single-entry employment visa, paid by the employer; iqama about SAR 650 a year plus the SAR 9,600 a year work permit levy, also employer-paid

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Join family in Saudi Arabia

Family visit visa and family residence (dependant iqama)

SAR 300 single-entry family visit visa (90 days); permanent family (residence) visa SAR 2,000 per dependant plus the SAR 400 a month dependant levy

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Live in Saudi Arabia without a sponsor

Premium Residency (Saudi green card)

SAR 100,000 a year for the renewable Premium Residency, SAR 800,000 one-off for the permanent product; SAR 4,000 for the talent, investor, entrepreneur and real estate categories

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Perform Umrah

Umrah visa (Nusuk)

SAR 535 all-in for the Umrah eVisa through Nusuk (SAR 300 visa plus insurance and VAT); the tourist eVisa also permits Umrah outside the Hajj season

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