Saudi Arabia Visa Fees for Indians in 2026: Every Visa Type Compared

All fees below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Visit Saudi (the Saudi Tourism Authority) publishes fees in riyal, and KSA Visa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs platform, publishes them in US dollars. For the full application process, see our Saudi Arabia visa guide for Indians.

Which Saudi visa can an Indian passport holder pay for?

Your fee depends first on the route you qualify for. Saudi Arabia's official visa tool places India in its 'Visa by Package' group, not its visa-waiver group, so you need a visa before you fly.

• Indian passport only (no US, UK or Schengen visa): a Package Visa bought through an accredited travel agency, an Embassy/Consulate/Tasheer visa, or a Transit/Stopover visa.
• Valid US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visa used at least once (with a physical entry stamp), or UK/US/EU permanent residence: the eVisa on the KSA Visa portal or a visa on arrival. A GCC residence visa valid 3+ months beyond entry also qualifies for the eVisa.
• Purpose-specific visit visas on KSA Visa: business, family and friends, medical treatment, and Umrah (applied through Nusuk).

How much does each Saudi visa type cost?

The $80 visit visas follow the same validity rules on KSA Visa: a single-entry visa is valid 90 days with a stay of up to 90 days, and a multiple-entry visa is valid 1 year with stays of up to 90 days.

What does the Package Visa really cost you?

SAR 402.21 is only the visa portion. The Package Visa pilot, launched on 6 July 2026 by the Ministry of Tourism with India on its eligible list, is sold as part of a travel package. That package must meet a minimum of SAR 4,000 per adult for the first two days plus SAR 1,000 for each extra day.

The other package rules matter for your budget too:

• Buy only from an accredited agency: Reserval, Almosafer, Webook.com or Almatar.
• The package includes a confirmed hotel rated 4 stars or above, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, and a round-trip flight booking.
• A trip lasts 2 to 88 days and must start at least 48 hours after purchase.
• Each package covers up to 9 tourists over 18 and up to 5 children.
• The package excludes Makkah and Madinah.
• The visa and travel insurance are emailed on completion of the booking; processing is listed as an instant eVisa.

Why is there no official Saudi visa fee in INR?

KSA Visa publishes fees in US dollars and Visit Saudi publishes them in riyal. Neither gives a rupee amount, and Tasheer's service-centre charges in INR could not be verified on its India portal. Your bank or agency converts at the rate of the day, so treat any INR figure you see as a conversion rather than an official fee, and check the final amount on the payment screen.

Tasheer, not VFS Global, runs the Saudi visa service centres in India. KSA Visa lists 11 authorised visa offices in India, while Tasheer's portal lists 14 centres. Between them, the two lists cover New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Patna, Kochi, Kozhikode (Calicut) and Malappuram. Tasheer also offers extras such as SMS status updates, passport delivery, photography and a VIP lounge; their prices were not published in the material checked.

Are Saudi visa fees refunded if you are refused?

The official sources disagree, so read the payment page before you pay.

• KSA Visa says fees cannot be refunded or cancelled once a visa is issued. If an application is rejected or cancelled, an automatic refund request is processed within 45-60 business days, and you can reapply at any time.
• KSA Visa marks the $80 visa fee as refundable and both $10.5 digital services fees as non-refundable.
• Visit Saudi's eVisa FAQ says tourist visa fees are non-refundable in any case.

What do Umrah, Hajj, work and study visas cost?

The Umrah visit visa costs $80 plus the digital fees and is available all year except the Hajj season (15 Dhul Qa'dah to 15 Dhul Hijjah). Hajj is not permitted on a tourism or Umrah visa; the separate Hajj visa is applied for through Nusuk during the Hajj season only. Muslim visitors on a tourism visit visa may perform Umrah and visit Makkah and Madinah.

No official fee is published for the permanent, temporary or seasonal work visas or for the Education visa. These applications sit behind the KSA Visa services login, so confirm the cost there or with your employer or university.

How fast is each visa once you have paid?

The Package Visa is issued as an instant eVisa. Tourism, family and medical visit visas on KSA Visa take 1 minute to 3 business days, longer in exceptional cases. A business visit visa usually takes 1-2 working days after the invitation letter and application are submitted. The time a Tasheer centre takes to return your passport is not published.

Before you pay, confirm that your passport is valid at least six months beyond your entry date, that travellers under 18 will be with a parent, grandparent or adult sibling, and that you have budgeted for insurance on the eVisa and embassy routes. Keep your receipts and application number for tracking and any refund claim.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, with packages from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or contact our team.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Saudi transit visa free for Indians?

Visit Saudi lists the Transit/Stopover visa for Saudia and Flynas passengers as free, with an application fee of roughly 39.50 riyal (US$10.50) and medical insurance from roughly 13 riyal (US$3.45). The visa is created and emailed when you book the flight and it is approved.

Can I pay the Saudi visa fee in Indian rupees?

No official INR fee exists. KSA Visa charges in US dollars and Visit Saudi quotes riyal, so your card or agency converts the amount at the day's rate.

Does the Saudi Package Visa include medical insurance?

Yes. The SAR 402.21 Package Visa fee includes the application fee and medical insurance, and the visa and insurance are emailed once the package booking is complete.

Is the Saudi visa on arrival cheaper than the eVisa?

The eVisa costs SAR 339.44 but excludes medical insurance, while the visa on arrival costs SAR 395 with insurance included. Both are only for Indians holding a used US, UK or Schengen visa or UK/US/EU permanent residence.