The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched a new initiative to obtain an Umrah visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia but for specific regions around the world
Can US Citizens Get Umrah Visa On Arrival?
Yes, if you are an Us citizen you can get an Umrah visa on arrival when you arrive in Saudi Arabia.
Tourists belonging to the list of 49 candidate countries can apply for a tourist visa online through the fast and smooth e-visa platform before traveling,
or upon arrival through the visa offices of the Passports Department.
Countries eligible to obtain the Saudi e-Visa are 49 countries, for example:
- North America: Canada, United States.
- Europe: Andorra, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
- Asia: Brunei, China (plus Hong Kong and Macau), Japan, Malaysia.
- Oceania: Australia, New Zealand.
- Permanent residents of the United States of America, Britain, and European Union countries.
- Holders of the following visas: British, American, and Schengen.
What are the Conditions for Obtaining a Saudi Visa Upon Arrival?
- Firstly, The age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years.
- to obtain a visa for children under the age of 18, an adult guardian must be accompanied.
- Secondly, When submitting the application, the validity of the passport must not be less than 6 months from the time of entry into Saudi Arabia.
How to Obtain Umrah Visa On Arrival?
Tourists from the list of 49 countries can apply for a tourist visa in two ways:
Firstly, the visa offices of the Passports Department.
Secondly, online through the e- visa platform via this link, by following the next steps:
- Once you enter the website of the platform, simple steps within a
- period not exceeding 30 minutes enables you to obtain the visa:
- Press the “APPLY” button.
- Choose the type of passport (ordinary/diplomatic/special) and from which country it is issued
- Fill in the required information, the most important of which is an effective e-mail, because the e-Visa will be received by e-mail.
- Pay the required fees
- Receipt of the visa via your e-mail.
What Are The Costs Involved In Obtaining The Umrah Visa Upon Arrival?
The visa fee is 535 SAR (142.89 $), which includes the cost of health insurance for the entire period of your stay in Saudi Arabia.
While The cost of the tourist visa fee upon arrival is 480 SAR (128.20$).
For e-Visa and Tourist Visa on Arrival, payment must be completed in Saudi Riyals using a credit card or international debit card.
Overstaying fees are 100 SAR (26.71 $) for each additional day of residence in Saudi Arabia and for not leaving after the expiration date of the visa.
The amount is not refunded in the event of a visa refusal, i.e. the visa application fee is not refundable.
How Long Does it Take to Obtain an Umrah Visa on Arrival?
The e-Visa usually takes 5 minutes to 30 minutes in most cases, but it might be late for a while in some cases.
How Long Is The Umrah Visa Upon Arrival Valid For?
The multi-visa is valid for one year from the date of its issuance, and the maximum stay in Saudi Arabia is 90 days.
Key Takeaways
- US citizens need to obtain a visa in order to travel to Saudi Arabia,
- In addition, they can get a visa on arrival for Umrah.
- The basic requirements for an Umrah visa are a valid US passport, two passport-sized photos, and a copy of a recent medical certificate.
- The Umrah visa is valid for 90 days from the date of entry into Saudi Arabia.
- It is possible to obtain an Umrah visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia for US citizens.
In Conclusion,
Obtaining an Umrah visa for US citizens can be done on arrival, or previously,
and it is recommended to get your Umrah Visa previously, about one week before your travel time.
