Saudi Arabia Visa for Indians

At a glance

Visa needed: Yes, a tourist visa before travel
Maximum stay: Eligible tourist eVisas allow up to 90 days; check the type you get
Cost: Shown on the official portal or your package provider
How to apply: Check eligibility on the official Saudi eVisa portal; Saudi has also announced a Package Visa that includes India
In force since: Rule as published by Saudi sources, checked 22 Oct 2026
Official eVisa portal: visa.visitsaudi.com
Eligibility: The portal says 68 countries are eligible; check yours there
Package Visa: Announced by Saudi state media for India and six other countries

the short answer

Indians need a visa for tourism in Saudi Arabia. The official eVisa portal serves 68 eligible countries; if your nationality is not eligible, contact the nearest Saudi embassy. A Package Visa including India bundles the visa with a travel package from approved providers. Check eligibility on the official portal before paying anyone.

Rules in detail

Do Indians need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Yes, for tourism. Saudi Arabia's official eVisa portal is the place to apply online. It says international visitors from 68 eligible countries can apply, and that applicants whose nationality is not eligible should contact the nearest Saudi embassy.

What the eVisa allows

The portal describes a one-year multiple-entry eVisa that lets tourists stay up to 90 days. It covers events, family and relative visits, leisure and Umrah, excluding Hajj.

The Package Visa for Indians

The Saudi Press Agency has announced a Package Visa that combines a tourist visa with a travel package. News reports list India among the first seven countries. If you book through an approved provider, the provider handles the visa application as part of the package. Read the terms and price on the provider's site.

FAQs

Where should I apply? On the official eVisa portal, visa.visitsaudi.com, or through an approved Package Visa provider.

Can I do Umrah on the tourist visa? The official portal says the tourist eVisa allows Umrah, excluding Hajj.

What if my nationality is not eligible? The portal says to contact the nearest Saudi embassy.

For senior travellers

Confirm eligibility for each parent on the official portal first, and avoid unofficial agents. For Umrah, the portal says the tourist visa allows Umrah but excludes Hajj, but check the current Umrah rules before booking. Carry printed bookings and medical insurance papers.

Official sources

Saudi eVisa official portal Saudi Press Agency: Package Visa announcement Saudi eVisa terms and conditions

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