{"id":19,"date":"2026-09-15T14:31:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T13:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aandmvisa.co.uk\/index.php\/saudi-electronic-visa-waiver\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T14:53:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T13:53:27","slug":"saudi-electronic-visa-waiver","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aandmvisa.co.uk\/index.php\/saudi-electronic-visa-waiver\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi ETA, eVisa and Electronic Visa Waiver"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clear guidance for British passport holders choosing between Saudi Arabia\u2019s current electronic travel routes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overview<\/h2>\n

Saudi Arabia now has several electronic options. The ETA is a multiple-entry route for eligible travel purposes, the tourist eVisa has separate tourism conditions, and the older Electronic Visa Waiver remains a single-entry route. We check which option fits the journey.<\/p>\n

Information and requirements<\/h2>\n

The final requirements depend on the chosen electronic route. These are the usual documents and checks to prepare.<\/p>\n

Information to prepare<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Clear digital copy of the British passport bio page<\/li>\n
  • Recent digital passport-size photograph<\/li>\n
  • Accurate personal and travel information<\/li>\n
  • Flight details when required for the EVW route<\/li>\n
  • Passport valid for at least six months after arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Route comparison<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • ETA supports tourism, business, study, medical treatment and Umrah outside Hajj season<\/li>\n
    • EVW is single entry and should be applied for at least 48 hours before the flight<\/li>\n
    • Tourist eVisa is valid for 365 days and allows multiple entries within its stay limit<\/li>\n
    • Electronic routes do not authorise employment<\/li>\n
    • Hajj requires a separate Hajj visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      How the process works<\/h2>\n
        \n
      1. Compare the routes<\/strong>
        We confirm the passport, travel purpose, length of stay and number of planned journeys.<\/li>\n
      2. Send digital documents<\/strong>
        Provide a clear passport scan and a compliant digital photograph.<\/li>\n
      3. Review the details<\/strong>
        Names, passport information and proposed travel details are checked for consistency.<\/li>\n
      4. Receive the approval<\/strong>
        Once issued, keep the electronic travel approval with your passport and journey documents.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Practical guidance<\/h2>\n

        Saudi ETA<\/h3>\n

        The current ETA is valid for 730 days and permits multiple entries, with no more than 180 days in total across that period. It can cover tourism, business, study, medical treatment and Umrah outside Hajj season.<\/p>\n

        Electronic Visa Waiver<\/h3>\n

        The EVW is a single-entry route allowing a stay of up to 180 days. It can be requested up to 90 days before travel and should be submitted at least 48 hours before the flight.<\/p>\n

        Tourist eVisa<\/h3>\n

        The tourist eVisa is valid for 365 days with multiple entries and up to 90 days in total. It is for tourism-related activities and includes limited health insurance under the official scheme.<\/p>\n

        Important:<\/strong> Electronic travel permissions do not permit Saudi employment. Rules can change, so the chosen route and passport details must be checked before every journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Clear guidance for British passport holders choosing between Saudi Arabia\u2019s current electronic travel routes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aandmvisa.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aandmvisa.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aandmvisa.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aandmvisa.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aandmvisa.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aandmvisa.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27,"href":"https:\/\/aandmvisa.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions\/27"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aandmvisa.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}