Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa Validity: How Long Indians Can Stay

Which of those numbers applies to you depends on the route you use, and Indian passport holders have more than one. The figures below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Our Saudi Arabia visa page for Indian travellers covers fees, documents and Tasheer centres in full.

How long is each Saudi tourist visa valid?

KSA Visa states that its tourism visit visa fee covers visas issued through service centres and embassies. That is the route most Indians use when they go through a Tasheer centre or a Saudi mission in New Delhi or Mumbai.

The same single-entry and multiple-entry validity is listed for the business visit visa, the family and friends visit visa, the Umrah visit visa and the medical treatment visit visa on KSA Visa.

What does 'valid 90 days, stay up to 90 days' mean for your trip?

Validity and length of stay are two separate limits. Validity is the period in which the visa can be used. Length of stay is how long you may remain in Saudi Arabia.

For a single-entry visa, both limits are 90 days. You get one entry, and your stay is capped at 90 days. For a multiple-entry visa, the validity stretches to 1 year, but the stay is still listed as up to 90 days. Read the exact dates and permitted stay printed on your issued visa, because that document, not a forum post, is what border officers check.

The eVisa that Indians with a used US, UK or Schengen visa can obtain is priced at SAR 339.44 (about USD 90.50), and the visa on arrival at SAR 395 (about USD 105.32). The official pages checked do not state a separate validity for either. One related fact is published: the health insurance bought with the eVisa covers COVID-19 treatment and is valid for one year.

Single or multiple entry: which should you choose?

KSA Visa lists one tourism visit visa fee of $80, plus a $10.5 visa digital services fee and a $10.5 insurance digital services fee, and a medical insurance premium set by the provider you choose. The platform offers both single and multiple entry under that listing. Confirm the total for your choice before you pay.

• Choose single entry if you are making one trip, for example a family visit or a sightseeing holiday, and will leave within 90 days.
• Choose multiple entry if you expect to return within a year, such as repeat business trips or a second visit later in the year, so you do not need a new visa each time.

Either way, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry into Saudi Arabia. Under-18s may travel only with a parent, grandparent or adult sibling, or with a legal guardian on KSA Visa visas.

How does the Package Visa's 2 to 88 days work?

The Package Visa is a separate tourist eVisa. The Ministry of Tourism added India to its eligible list when the pilot launched on 6 July 2026. You do not apply to a mission; you buy a package from an accredited agency (Reserval, Almosafer, Webook.com or Almatar), and the visa and insurance arrive by email when the booking is complete.

Its limits come from the package itself:

• The trip must last between 2 and 88 days.
• Travel must start at least 48 hours after you buy the package.
• The package must include a confirmed hotel rated 4 stars or above, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, and a confirmed round-trip flight.
• Up to 9 tourists over 18 and up to 5 children can travel on one package.
• Makkah and Madinah are excluded.

The fee is SAR 402.21 including application and medical insurance fees. If your plans run longer than 88 days or include Makkah or Madinah, the package route does not fit.

What can you do while your tourist visa is valid?

Validity also comes with rules on what the visa covers. For the tourism visit visa on KSA Visa:

• Muslim visitors may perform Umrah and visit Makkah and Madinah.
• Hajj is not permitted on this visa. During the Hajj season, entry is only through specific designated ports.
• Business meetings need the business visit visa, which must not be linked to a permanent employment contract in Saudi Arabia.

Pilgrims who want a dedicated Umrah visa apply through Nusuk. It is available all year except the Hajj season, from 15 Dhul Qa'dah to 15 Dhul Hijjah.

When should you apply so the validity covers your dates?

KSA Visa says decisions take from 1 minute to 3 business days after the application is submitted and fees are paid, longer in exceptional cases. Approval or rejection is sent by email. The time a Tasheer centre takes to return your passport is not published, so leave a margin if your application needs a centre visit.

Common timing mistakes:

• Buying a package for tomorrow. The 48-hour rule makes a same-day Package Visa unusable.
• Planning a 90-day package. The package ceiling is 88 days, not 90.
• Ignoring the passport. Less than six months beyond entry blocks every route.
• Expecting a refund for an unused visa. KSA Visa says fees cannot be refunded or cancelled once the visa is issued, and Visit Saudi's eVisa FAQ calls tourist visa fees non-refundable in any case.

You can check the current figures yourself on the KSA Visa tourism visit visa page.

For the embassy or Tasheer route you will need a flight itinerary, a return ticket and the address where you will stay. Yatra For Fun's Gurugram office prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters for visa files: INR 1,000 for a flight reservation, up to INR 3,000 for all four together. Reach us on WhatsApp at +91 95230 91018 or via the contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Does a Saudi business visit visa have the same validity as a tourist visa?

Yes. KSA Visa lists the business visit visa with the same terms: single entry valid 90 days with a stay of up to 90 days, or multiple entry valid 1 year with a stay of up to 90 days. Its fee is also $80 plus two $10.5 digital services fees and insurance.

Can I get a refund if I do not use my Saudi tourist visa?

Not once it has been issued. KSA Visa says fees cannot be refunded or cancelled after issuance; refunds apply only to rejected or cancelled applications, processed within 45-60 business days. Visit Saudi's eVisa FAQ says tourist visa fees are non-refundable in any case.

How long is the insurance on a Saudi eVisa valid?

The official visa information states that the health insurance bought with the eVisa covers COVID-19 treatment and is valid for one year. For the eVisa, insurance is priced separately by the provider; for the Package Visa and visa on arrival it is included in the fee.

Can children travel on a Saudi Package Visa?

Yes, up to 5 children can travel on one package alongside a maximum of 9 tourists over 18. Under-18s cannot enter Saudi Arabia alone and must travel with a parent, grandparent or adult sibling.