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GCC nationals, including residents of the UAE, do not need visas to visit Saudi Arabia. They could enter with their national ID cards. The new GCC resident visa programme, however, permits UAE citizens to apply for a Saudi eVisa through the Visit Saudi web portal. Furthermore, it permits them to travel to ksa for tourism and Umrah.
Requirements for
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The UAE resident's profession
must fall within one of the acceptable professions mentioned on the Visit Saudi
website.
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The residency document valid
for 3 months
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Passport valid for at least 6
months
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For children under the age of
18, a parent application is required.
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Each member of the applicant's
direct family must submit a separate visa application and be accompanied to
Saudi Arabia.
Documents for KSA Visit Visa
To get the ksa Visit visa, it is important
to submit some documents at the time of online application. They include a
passport photo of the applicant with a white background, a copy of your
passport, and a UAE residence visa page copy. The expatriate UAE residents,
along with these must provide all the information about the countries they have
travelled to in the past 5 years.
How to apply for Saudi Visit Visa from UAE?
GCC residents, including UAE residents, can
apply for eVisa online via the MOFA website. It includes the following steps:
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Go to the MOFA website.
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Log into your account.
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If you do not have an account,
click on register and create an account
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Fill out the necessary
information including eVisa, personal and UAE residence visa details.
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Upload the required documents
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Enter the passport details as
well as other information
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Choose the type of tourist visa
(single or multiple)
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Enter the expected travel date
and entry port
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Click Save button
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After confirming your
application, select the Medical insurance plan
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Pay for the eVisa
Your Saudi eVisa will be sent to you
through email once it has been approved.
eVisa Types & Cost
The 90-day maximum stay is allowed with the
multiple-entry tourist visa, which is valid for one year from the date of
issuance. 30 days are the maximum stay permitted with a single-entry tourist
visa, which has a three-month validity term after the date of issuance.
The ksa eVisa costs SAR 300 (AED 293)
including additional costs for health insurance. Also, according to the
selected insurance package, there will be a difference in the total cost. The
visa application fee is non-refundable.
How to apply for Dubai eVisa for Saudi
Iqama holders
To apply, follow the steps:
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Visit GDRFAD websiteIf you don't have a GDRFAD account, choose
"Individuals" and then click "Register now."
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Once registered, log in to your
account
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Choose New Application
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Select NEW GCC Entry Permit and
then GCC Residents
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Click on Apply
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Fill in the required details
such as visa, passport and personal information. Also enter the GCC residency,
travel and sponsor details.
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Upload the necessary documents
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Make the payment
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Click on Submit
It is not necessary to apply for a Saudi
transit visa if you are a citizen of the GCC or a national of Bahrain, Oman,
Kuwait, Qatar, or the UAE. You could visit ksa without a visa. Meanwhile, all
other travellers are requested to get a transit visa to visit Saudi.
Even though Saudi Arabian citizens do not
require a visa to enter, non-visa-exempt foreign nationals who reside in the
UAE must apply for a visa to go to the Kingdom. As residents of the UAE,
citizens of nations such as Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan who are often
ineligible for the Saudi eVisa may apply. In this way, UAE residents could
easily visit Saudi Arabia.