Saudi Arabia Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens (2026)
Yes — Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Cost: SAR 400. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
Document list is being verified against the official portal — check the government site before applying.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | SAR 400 — The package must meet a minimum value of SAR 4,000 (around Rs 1. |
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Conditions & fine print
- •Tourist visa on arrival for holders of valid Schengen, UK and US visa. Visitors must arrive through national carrier of Saudi Arabia.
- •Visa on arrival if holding two or multiple entry short-stay valid visa issued by UK, US or a Schengen member state for stays of no more than 90 days.
Watch out for
Visitors can get visa on arrival at any international airport in Saudi Arabia but they must have a credit card to pay a fee amounting to SR 440 (Dh 431) as cash is not accepted. They will be allowed to stay for 90 days at a stretch and can enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia multiple times during the validity period of their visit visa.
Eligible visitors may obtain a tourist visa through the '''Package Visa''' programme by purchasing an integrated travel package from approved travel and tourism service providers via visitsaudi.com. The package combines an e visa, flights and licensed hotel accommodation into a single digital booking.The package must meet a minimum value of SAR 4,000 (around Rs 1.01 lakh) for the first two days, with an additional SAR 1,000 (around Rs 25,400) for every extra day. The programme was launched as a pilot in selected markets including India, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan and Mexico.
Recent changes
- · confirmedThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced in September 2025 that it will introduce a Schengen Area Schengen-style visa enabling travel across Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman under a single permit.
Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
SAR 400 — The package must meet a minimum value of SAR 4,000 (around Rs 1..
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Indian citizens” and “Visa policy of Saudi Arabia”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.