{"id":171,"date":"2018-04-05T14:57:48","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T12:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etourist-visa.in\/oman\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2024-04-24T10:07:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T08:07:39","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.visasaudi.sa.com\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Frequently asked questions<\/h1>
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<\/i>\ud83c\udfab Is it possible to obtain a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia?<\/a><\/h3>
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Nationals eligible for e-Visa can also obtain their visa on arrival. Payment is made on site at kiosks by credit card only.<\/p>\n

The same applies to holders of British, American or Schengen visas.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\u23f1 When should I apply for a Saudi Arabia e-Visa?<\/a><\/h3>
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We advise you to Apply for an e-Visa<\/a> at least 5 days before your departure for Saudi Arabia<\/strong>. In fact, some files are sent for advanced analysis, extending the lead times.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\u23f3 How long is the Saudi Arabia e-Visa valid for?<\/a><\/h3>
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Once issued, a Saudi Arabia e-Visa is valid for 1 year.<\/strong> If your passport expires before then, you must reapply for an e-Visa<\/a>The authorisation is linked to a passport number. In this case, the authorities may issue you with an e-Visa valid only until the end of your passport's validity.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\ud83e\udd14 How long can I stay in Saudi Arabia with an e-Visa?<\/a><\/h3>
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The e-Visa allows you to stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days<\/strong>. For longer stays, you should opt for a traditional visa in your passport, which will require you to submit a more complicated application. You can travel several times over 90 days during the year of validity of the e-Visa.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\ud83c\udfab How can I extend my e-Visa?<\/a><\/h3>
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You can extend your e-Visa via the Absher mobile application or the Muqeem online portal, by logging into your online account. However, you must extend your e-Visa at least 7 days before the expiry date.<\/div>\n
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<\/i>\ud83d\udce2 I am Algerian, Moroccan or Tunisian, am I eligible for an e-Visa ?<\/a><\/h3>
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(Tunisians are currently experiencing difficulties in obtaining the eVisa). <\/em>You can apply for an e-Visa if you have a Moroccan or Algerian passport and a residence permit for the United States, the United Kingdom or the European Union. OR<\/strong> a visa valid for at least one year, for the Schengen area, the United States or the United Kingdom, used at least once.
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<\/i>\u23e9 Is there a time limit between two trips to Saudi Arabia?<\/a><\/h3>
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There is no time limit between two trips to Saudi Arabia.<\/strong> The frequency and duration of your stays must not give the impression that you are trying to circumvent the rules and establish yourself indirectly and permanently in the country. This notion is at the discretion of the Saudi immigration authorities.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\u2708\ufe0f Do I need a visa to travel through Saudi Arabia?<\/a><\/h3>
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