Can UAE residents apply for a Saudi Arabia eVisa online?

Yes. UAE residents — Emiratis and expats holding a valid UAE residence visa with 3+ months remaining — can apply for the Saudi 1-year multiple-entry eVisa fully online through eVisas.io. The application takes under a minute and the approved eVisa is delivered by email as a PDF you present at Riyadh, Jeddah or any Saudi entry point.

Do all UAE residents qualify regardless of nationality?

Yes. The Saudi eVisa for UAE residents is open to ANY nationality holding a valid UAE residence visa — Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Filipino, Egyptian, Jordanian, Sri Lankan, etc. — even if your home country is not on the original 50-nationality eligible list. UAE residency is the qualifier, not your passport. eVisas.io confirms eligibility automatically.

How much does a Saudi Arabia eVisa cost from the UAE?

The Saudi government eVisa fee is currently SAR 480 (≈ AED 470) for the 1-year multiple-entry tourist eVisa, which includes mandatory health insurance. eVisas.io shows the live total — government fee + service charge in AED — before you confirm payment. Umrah pilgrims travelling on the tourist eVisa pay the same fee.

How long does it take to get a Saudi eVisa from the UAE?

Standard Saudi eVisa processing through eVisas.io is typically 24–72 hours. Most approvals come back within the same day. There is no separate express tier — the standard turnaround is already among the fastest Gulf eVisas.

Can I do Umrah on the Saudi tourist eVisa from the UAE?

Yes. Since 2023 Saudi Arabia allows Umrah on the tourist eVisa year-round outside Hajj season (typically October–July). You do not need a separate Umrah visa. eVisas.io flags Umrah-related travel windows and helps you select the right entry dates. Hajj pilgrims still need a separate Hajj visa from a licensed Hajj operator.

How long can UAE residents stay in Saudi Arabia per visit?

The 1-year multiple-entry eVisa allows up to 90 days per stay, with a maximum of 180 cumulative days inside Saudi Arabia per visa year. You can enter and exit as many times as you like within the 1-year validity. Overstaying triggers fines starting at SAR 100/day and possible re-entry bans.

Do I need to print my Saudi eVisa before flying from Dubai?

A digital copy on your phone is technically accepted at Saudi airports, but most GCC airline check-in desks (Emirates, Etihad, Saudia, flydubai) require a printed colour copy at the gate. We strongly recommend carrying both, plus your hotel booking.

Saudi Arabia entry rules for UAE residents in 2026 — anything new?

The 1-year multiple-entry tourist eVisa for UAE residents continues to expand — Umrah is included year-round, NEOM and AlUla are now openly tourism-promoted, and the eVisa application no longer requires a hotel booking upfront (recommended but not mandatory). The mandatory health insurance is bundled into the SAR 480 fee. eVisas.io always reflects the current Ministry of Foreign Affairs ruleset.

Saudi Arabia Visa for UAE Residents

Apply online from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or anywhere in the UAE — no embassy visit required.

Looking for a Saudi Arabia visa for UAE residents? You're in the right place. Saudi Arabia opened a 1-year multiple-entry eVisa to UAE residents covering tourism, Umrah, business meetings and family visits — one of the most significant entry-rule shifts in the Gulf. UAE residents (any nationality) holding a valid UAE residence visa with 3+ months remaining qualify, regardless of being on the original 50-nationality eligible list. eVisas.io supports the full application from Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Sharjah (SHJ) — Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, AlUla, NEOM and Madinah are all under 2 hours away. The system pre-selects the correct visa type, files via the official Saudi eVisa backend, and shows the live AED total before you pay.

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Why UAE Residents Pick Saudi Arabia

1-year multiple-entry eVisa — 90 days per stay, 180 days total per year

Covers tourism, Umrah, business meetings, family/relative visits, conferences

Open to ALL UAE residents regardless of nationality (UAE residency is the qualifier)

Direct flights from DXB, AUH and SHJ to Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED), Dammam (DMM), Madinah (MED), AlUla (ULH)

eVisa typically issued within 24–72 hours

Government fee includes mandatory health insurance — shown transparently before checkout

Eligibility for UAE Residents

1Valid UAE residence visa with at least 3 months remaining

2Passport valid 6+ months from arrival into Saudi Arabia

3Recent digital passport-style photo (white background)

4For Umrah purpose: travel during permitted Umrah season (October–July)

5No prior Saudi visa rejection on file

6Children under 18 must be added to a parent's application or have a separate eVisa

Available Saudi Arabia Visas

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Pricing varies by nationality

💰 Nationality-based pricing available

30 Days Single Entry Tourist Visa

💰 Multi-National Pricing

Pricing by Nationality

Indian Nationals:

AED 799.60

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Other Nationals:

AED 825.10

Select nationality to see specific price

10-13 business days

30 Days Single Entry

What's included

Approval or Refund (600 AED)
Single entry
30 Days Validity from 1st June

Requirements

Valid Passport (+6Months Validity)
Passport Back Page
Photo of Traveller
UAE ID (Front/Back Both) (+3 Months Validity)

30 Days Single Entry Tourist Visa for PAK & Syrian National

💰 Multi-National Pricing

Pricing by Nationality

Indian Nationals:

Not Available

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Other Nationals:

AED 902.50

Select nationality to see specific price

10-13 business days

30 Days Single Entry

What's included

Approval or Refund (600 AED)
Single entry
30 Days Validity from 1st June

Requirements

Valid Passport (+6Months Validity)
Passport Back Page
Photo of Traveller
UAE ID (Front/Back Both) (+3 Months Validity)

96Hrs. Transit Visa

💰 Multi-National Pricing

Pricing by Nationality

Indian Nationals:

AED 482.50

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Other Nationals:

AED 482.50

Select nationality to see specific price

2-3 business days

4 Days Single Entry

What's included

Single Entry visa
90 Days Validity From Issuance
Digital Process

Requirements

Valid Passport (+6Months Validity)
Passport Back Page
Photo

30 Days Single Entry For India Only No Refund

💰 Multi-National Pricing

Pricing by Nationality

Indian Nationals:

AED 552.50

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Other Nationals:

Not Available

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3-5 business days

30 Days Single Entry

What's included

Single entry
30 days validity
Digital processing

Requirements

Valid Passport (+6Months Validity)
Passport Back Page
Passport photo
US/UK/Schengen Visa (+3Months validity)

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