Tourist Visa

– Please note that this is a TOURIST visa and NOT a Hajj or Umrah visa –

Requirements

  • Passport
    A passport must be valid for more than six months beyond the entry date to Saudi Arabia and must have two blank pages opposite each other. New Zealand immigration status must be enclosed with a non-New Zealand passport
  • Photos
    Two recent passport-size colour photos with a white background, printed on photo paper
  • Application
    Original Saudi visa application completely filled and signed
  • Proof of Accommodation in Saudi Arabia
    Copy of hotel or other accommodation booking for the duration of your stay
  • Return Flight Tickets
    Copy of your flight booking to Saudi Arabia and back
  • Proof of Employment
    Signed letter from your employer to confirm your employment
  • Financial/Bank Statement
    Proof of enough funds to cover the duration of your stay
  • Declaration Form
    The declaration form will be sent to read and sign once your application has been lodged online

PROCESSING TIME

Your visa will be issued within approximately three days of submission to the embassy.

Tourist VISA FEES

WE DO IT

YOU DO IT
Proof of Employment Stamping

$115

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Mandatory Saudi Medical Insurance

$40
approximate

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(Not Available)
Handling Fees

$350

Children $250

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(Not Available)
*Saudi MOFA Fees

$235

approximate

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(Not Available)
Domestic Courier Fees

$25

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Total:

NZ$650

NZ$625

Some document processing may be completed yourself if you wish – please ask your visa consultant about your options.

*MOFA Visa fees are an approximate based on the average fees for a New Zealand passport holder. Exact embassy fees are only available once your application is being lodged, thus the exact fee will be charged after your visa has been issued.

International courier and same-day domestic courier services are available at an extra cost based on destination. Please ask your visa consultant for advice.

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Who is eligible for a visa, and what is required?

    • Tourists from the 49 eligible countries listed below can apply for a tourist visa online through the quick and easy-to-use eVisa platform before travelling, or upon arrival in Saudi through the visa offices of the Immigration Department.
    • Minimum age of applicants is 18. (Underage applicants require a person older than 18 to act as their guardian).
    • When applying, the passport validity must suffice for at least six months at the time of entering Saudi.
    • Religion of applicants is not relevant.
    • Countries with bilateral agreements (USA, UK, South Korea and Japan) can apply for the visit visa through eVisa or visa on arrival, or through consulate  Saudi embassies and consulates.

What is the cost?

    • The cost for the tourist e-Visa is SAR535. The visa cost includes a fee for full health insurance during your stay in Saudi.
    • The cost for the tourist visa on arrival is SAR480.
    • The multiple-entry tourist visa is valid for one year from the date of issuance, and the permissible period of stay is 90 days.
    • For e-Visa and visa on arrival, payment must be made in Saudi riyals using an international credit or debit card.
    • Overstay fees: SAR100 for each day of overstay when the visa expires without leaving Saudi. A refund in case of rejection is not possible. Visa fees are non-refundable.
    • US, UK or Schengen (business or tourist) visa holders are eligible for the visa on arrival; the visa must be used at least once and has an entry stamp from the issuing country.
    • US, UK or EU permanent residents are eligible for the visa on arrival.

How long does the process take?

    • Time taken to issue an e-Visa is 5 to 30 minutes in most cases.

How can I apply?

    • Application for e-Visa for the eligible 49 counties is done through the e-Visa platform.

Eligible countries for the Saudi e-Visa:

    • North America: Canada, United States.
    • Europe: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia. San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
    • Asia: Brunei, China (Including Hong Kong and Macau), Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea.
    • Oceania: Australia, New Zealand.