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India passport → Saudi Arabia
Tourist travel
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Saudi Arabia Visa Checklist — India Passport (Visa Required)
Tourist · Apply via Saudi missions / MOFA visa platform; visa-on-arrival only if holder ha
Required Documents
- Apply for a Saudi tourist visa via Saudi missions abroad / MOFA visa platform (visa.mofa.gov.sa) unless you qualify for visa-on-arrival (see next item).
- If you hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa or valid residency, you may be eligible for visa-on-arrival per official guidance—confirm eligibility before travel.
- Valid passport (India): at least 6 months validity remaining from date of entry.
- Passport biodata page copy (standard for visa applications via mission/online platform).
- One recent passport photo meeting Saudi eVisa specs: white background, 200×200, no more than 6 months old.
- Valid email address for receiving eVisa/visa correspondence (eVisa is issued by email if using eVisa route).
- If travelling with a minor: eVisa service is for 18+; applications can be made on behalf of a minor by an authorized adult.
- Entry remains subject to immigration checks on arrival—having a visa does not guarantee entry.
- Official tourist-eVisa pages reviewed did not state clear requirements for proof of funds, hotel booking, travel itinerary, or tourist insurance (other visa types may require insurance).
Passport must have at least 6 months remaining from date of entry (per Saudi eVisa terms).
One recent photo, white background, 200×200 pixels, no more than 6 months old (as stated in Saudi eVisa photo specifications).
No clear requirement for proof of funds was found on the official tourist-eVisa pages reviewed.
No tourist-insurance requirement was stated on the reviewed official tourist-eVisa pages; note other visa types may require insurance.
No clear official requirement for hotel booking or travel itinerary was found on the tourist-eVisa pages reviewed.
eVisa service is for applicants 18+; an adult may apply on behalf of a minor (per eVisa terms).
For eVisa-eligible nationals the eVisa is issued as an email attachment; otherwise use Saudi missions / MOFA visa platform to complete visa procedures. Always expect border checks on arrival.
As of official sources reviewed (13 Oct 2026): India is NOT listed among Saudi eVisa-eligible nationalities. Indians must obtain a visa via Saudi missions/MOFA unless they hold a qualifying US/UK/Schengen visa or residency that permits visa-on-arrival.