{"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":"2024-08-05T17:09:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T15:09:08","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>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\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>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\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>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\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 can opt for a traditional visa in your passport, which will require a more complicated application process. You can travel several times for a total of 90 days during the year of validity of the e-Visa.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\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 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>\u2753Can I apply for an e-visa to make the Hajj pilgrimage?<\/a><\/h3>
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The visa for the Hajj must be requested from the embassy or a specialist agency.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\u2139\ufe0f Can I use my e-Visa to buy and return ZamZam water?<\/a><\/h3>
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If you wish to perform the religious pilgrimage of Umrah and benefit from the virtues of this sacred water, you must apply for a visa from a Saudi embassy\/consulate in order to request an Umrah or Hajj visa. With this travel authorisation, you will be able to visit all the holy sites, without restrictions, and you will also be able to drink Zamzam water.\u00a0For all travellers, it is forbidden to carry bottled water back to your country of origin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\ud83d\udcbc Can I apply for an e-Visa if I'm going away on business?<\/a><\/h3>
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You will need to apply for a\u00a0classic visa<\/strong> in an embassy.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/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>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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