Quick answer
Indian passport holders who live in a GCC country, or hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa or residence, are usually eligible for the Saudi tourist e-visa. Everyone else usually applies for a tourist visa through a Saudi visa centre, with fingerprints taken in person. Relatives living in Saudi Arabia can sponsor a family visit visa. Going for Umrah? That has its own route — use our Saudi Visa Checker.
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Which Saudi Arabia visa fits you?
Travelling from India for a holiday
Saudi tourist visa through a Saudi visa centre
You, your sponsor or the airline apply
Holding a valid US, UK or Schengen visa
Saudi tourist e-visa (or visa on arrival)
You, your sponsor or the airline apply
Living in the UAE (or another GCC country)
Saudi tourist e-visa (or visa on arrival)
You, your sponsor or the airline apply
Visiting family who live in Saudi Arabia
Family visit visa sponsored by your relative in Saudi Arabia
You, your sponsor or the airline apply
Also possible: Saudi tourist visa through a Saudi visa centre
Business, a conference or an exhibition
Business visit visa for Saudi Arabia
You, your sponsor or the airline apply
Also possible: Saudi tourist visa through a Saudi visa centre
Living in the UK, USA or Europe
Saudi tourist e-visa (or visa on arrival)
You, your sponsor or the airline apply
Your case is different? Answer four questions in the Gulf Visa Checker. Already applied? Check your Saudi Arabia visa status.
Going for Umrah?
Umrah has its own visa routes. Use the Saudi Visa Checker or read our Umrah visa guide.
Documents usually needed
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Recent photo on a white background
- Hotel booking and return ticket
- For the visa-centre route: fingerprints (biometrics) in person
- For a family visit: your relative's invitation from the Saudi visa platform
Common reasons for refusal
- Name, date of birth or passport number typed differently from the passport
- A blurred passport scan or a photo that does not meet the size and background rules
- Passport valid for less than 6 months from the arrival date
- A previous overstay, absconding case or unpaid fine in the same country
- Applying for the e-visa with a US, UK or Schengen visa that has never been used
Tips before you apply
- Some qualifying visas must have been used at least once before they count
- Umrah is not allowed on a tourist visa during the Hajj season
- Flying Saudia or flynas? A short stopover visa can be added when you book
