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Germany to Saudi Arabia visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay on the Saudi tourist eVisa?

Up to 90 days per visit. The visa is multiple-entry and valid for one year from the date of issue.

Q: How much does the Saudi tourist eVisa cost for Germans?

Approximately SAR 535 in total online, which includes the SAR 300 visa fee, around SAR 180 mandatory medical insurance, and around SAR 55 in VAT and processing fees.

Q: How fast is the eVisa approved?

It is one of the fastest eVisas - usually issued within 24 hours and often within minutes.

Q: Can I get a visa on arrival instead of applying online?

Yes, eVisa-eligible German citizens can obtain a visa-on-arrival for SAR 480 at kiosks in major airports, but applying online in advance is recommended to avoid queues and confirm approval before boarding.

Q: Does the tourist eVisa allow Hajj or working in Saudi Arabia?

No. The tourist eVisa covers tourism, family visits, events, and Umrah outside the Hajj season. It does not permit Hajj or paid employment.

German ordinary passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, but can obtain a tourist eVisa entirely online before travel. It is a 1-year, multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit, typically approved within 24 hours. Visa-on-arrival at major airports is also available, but applying online in advance is recommended. Saudi Arabia is not visa-free for German citizens, but Germany is among the ~66 nationalities eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa. The application is completed online at visa.visitsaudi.com with no embassy visit required. The eVisa is multiple-entry, valid for one year from issuance, and permits stays of up to 90 days per visit. Mandatory medical insurance is bundled into the fee. Approval is usually within 24 hours (often minutes). German passport holders eligible for the eVisa may alternatively obtain a visa-on-arrival (VoA) at the kiosks at major Saudi airports for SAR 480, but pre-applying online avoids airport queues and confirms approval before boarding. The passport must be valid for at least six months. This visa covers tourism, visiting family/friends, attending events, and performing Umrah outside the Hajj season; it does not cover Hajj or paid work.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Tourist eVisa (electronic visa), online before travel

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per visit

per entry

Entries

Multiple entry

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. SAR 535 total online (SAR 300 visa fee + ~SAR 180 mandatory insurance + ~SAR 55 VAT/processing); approx. EUR 130

consular fee only

Processing time

Usually within 24 hours (often minutes)

standard track

Validity

1 year from date of issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and passport validity

German ordinary passport holders are eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry.

· Ordinary passport· 6+ months validity

/02

Open the official eVisa portal

Go to the official Saudi eVisa website at visa.visitsaudi.com. Avoid third-party agents that charge inflated service fees.

· visa.visitsaudi.com

/03

Complete the online application

Create an account and fill in your personal, passport, and travel details. Upload a passport bio-page scan and a passport-style photo as required.

· Online form· Document upload

/04

Pay the fee (insurance included)

Pay the total fee of approximately SAR 535 by credit/debit card or PayPal. The mandatory medical insurance is bundled into this payment.

· ~SAR 535· Card/PayPal

/05

Receive the eVisa by email

Approval is usually issued within 24 hours (often within minutes). Download and print the eVisa PDF.

· ~24 hours· Print PDF

/06

Travel and enter Saudi Arabia

Present your passport and printed eVisa at immigration. Each stay may last up to 90 days, with multiple entries allowed within the 1-year validity.

· 90 days/visit· Multiple entry

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Germany -> Saudi Arabia · Tourist eVisa (electronic visa), online before travel

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredGerman ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond entry

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted online eVisa application at visa.visitsaudi.com

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredRecent passport-style photograph (digital upload)

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredScan of passport bio-data page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredValid credit/debit card or PayPal for payment

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredMandatory travel/medical insurance (bundled in eVisa fee)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedConfirmed onward/return travel details

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedProof of accommodation or hotel booking

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedPrinted copy of the approved eVisa PDF

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesVisit Saudi - Official Saudi eVisa Portal Visit Saudi - Visa Regulations VFS Global - Saudi Arabia Visa Information for Germany

Application link included: Visit Saudi - Official Saudi eVisa Portal

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa fee (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)SAR 300Core government tourist visa fee (~USD 80)

Mandatory medical insurance~SAR 180Bundled into the eVisa; amount varies by assigned provider

VAT & processing/transaction fees~SAR 55Taxes and payment gateway charges

Visa-on-arrival (alternative)SAR 480Payable by card at airport kiosk if not pre-applied online

Total estimateSAR 480 — SAR 535incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Online eVisa (in advance)

Usually within 24 hours (often minutes)

Apply online before travel; recommended to avoid airport queues and confirm approval before boarding.

Visa on arrival

At the airport on arrival

Available to eVisa-eligible Germans at kiosks in major airports for SAR 480; may involve queues.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Germany is on the Saudi eVisa eligible list

Germany is among the ~66 nationalities entitled to apply for the Saudi tourist eVisa online, so no embassy appointment is required.

High

/02

No visa-waiver agreement for short tourist stays

Saudi Arabia does not grant visa-free entry to German tourists; a visa (eVisa or VoA) is mandatory.

High

/03

Mandatory medical insurance is required

Saudi tourist visa rules require medical insurance, which is bundled into the eVisa fee.

Medium

/04

Passport validity rule

Entry requires a passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival; expired or near-expiry passports cause refusal.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

Germany to Saudi Arabia route verified

Confirmed Germany is eVisa-eligible for Saudi tourist travel (1-year, multiple-entry, 90 days/visit) against the official Visit Saudi eVisa portal and VFS Global; VoA also available at major airports.

/09 — The questions