Canada to Saudi Arabia visa requirements

Canadian passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia for tourism, but Canada is on the eligible list and can apply online for a Saudi tourist eVisa in minutes (visa on arrival is also available). The eVisa costs about SAR 480 (~CAD 175), is valid for 1 year, allows multiple entries, and permits stays of up to 90 days total per year. A Canada ordinary passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia for tourism requires a visa, but does not need to visit an embassy. Saudi Arabia opened tourism to Canadians and 60+ other nationalities under its tourist eVisa scheme. The eVisa is applied for fully online via the official Visit Saudi portal (visa.visitsaudi.com) and is typically issued within hours to a few days. It is a multiple-entry visa valid for one year, allowing a maximum cumulative stay of 90 days per year. The all-in price of roughly SAR 480 (about CAD 175) bundles the government visa fee with mandatory travel medical insurance. Canadians may alternatively obtain a visa on arrival at major Saudi airports, but applying online in advance is recommended to avoid delays and denied boarding risks. The eVisa covers leisure, family/relative visits, attending events, and Umrah (outside Hajj season) but cannot be used for work, study, Hajj, or long-term residence. Passports must be valid at least six months from the date of entry. A notable entry restriction: Canadians have been denied entry when their passport contained an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian/Jordanian stamp issued by an office bordering Israel. Saudi Arabia is not part of the Schengen Area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply. This route was verified against the Government of Canada travel advisory and the official Saudi tourism visa portal.