Saudi Visa for Chinese Citizens
Apply for Saudi Tourist Visa from China
Chinese citizens are now eligible to apply for a Saudi eVIsa online. With a 90-day and 1 year of validity and 3 months of stay on each entry, Saudi visa for Chinese citizens offers a lot more flexibility.
For instance, you only need a valid Chinese passport, recently taken passport-size photos, and a few travel documents to apply for an eVisa.
You don’t need to go to the Saudi Embassy or Consulate. With your smartphone, you can apply and pay for your Saudi eVisa. And get it delivered within 6 hours* to your email.
You also enjoy 2 types of entry. One with a 90-day visa validity offering single entry, and another with a 1-year visa validity offering multiple entries. Once you are in Saudi Arabia, you can consecutively stay for 3 months.
With the Saudi eVisa, you can perform Umrah, spend holidays, visit friends and family, and attend business conferences and events.
*Express Visa processing takes 6 hours, and Regular Visa processing takes up to 24 hours.
Packages of Saudi Visa for Chinese Citizens
Express (1 Year Multiple Entry Visa)
Express (90 Day Single Entry Visa)
Regular (1 Year Multiple Entry Visa)
Regular (90 Day Single Entry Visa)
Benefits of Saudi Arabia Visa for Chinese Tourists
Chinese citizens can get the following benefits while applying for a Saudi eVisa:
- 90 days and 1 year of visa validity with single entry and multiple entries.
- 3 months of stay on every visit.
- Option to extend the stay by exit and returning.
- 6-hour Express visa processing option.
- Get Insurance with your eVisa.
- Visa delivery direct to email.
- Visa account to track your visa.
- 'Easy to fill in and pick where you left' the saving option on the online visa form.
Saudi eVisa Requirements for Chinese Citizens
When applying for a Saudi eVisa, you have to follow some requirements:
- A valid Chinese passport (must have 6 months of validity left).
- Passport-size photo of yourself (taken within 6 months with a white background).
- Use a valid debit/credit card or PayPal to pay the visa fee.
- Your date of arrival in Saudi Arabia.
- Optional: Details of your place of stay. (hotel, relatives, etc)
- Chinese children below 18 years old should be accompanied by their guardians while visiting Saudi Arabia. They should have their passport and separate eVisa.
How Does the eVisa Process Work?
Saudi eVisa is a 3 step process. Here is how it works:
Carefully complete the form with the required information.
Use a debit/credit card or PayPal to pay the eVisa fee.
After the approval, we will email you the eVisa.
Things to Do After Receiving Your eVisa
Right after you receive your Saudi eVisa, here is what you must do before leaving China:
- Your passport and eVisa should always be with you. After you arrive in Saudi, you can use a copy of them.
- Make two copies of your eVisa and carry them using land borders and seaports to enter Saudi Arabia. Border Immigration will require two copies of your eVisa to verify with one and stamp the other one.
- You can always download your Saudi eVisa from your account with us 24/7.
Saudi eVisa Processing Time for Chinese Citizens
It takes 6-24 hours to deliver Saudi eVisa for Chinese citizens. The Express Processing option takes only 6 hours to deliver.
The Regular Processing option on the other hand takes 24 hours and we recommend it for pre-planned trips when you have a few days in hand.
For any urgent visit to Saudi, we recommend the Express Processing option.
Note: Keep in mind that weekends and holidays are not included in the processing time. The process starts from the day after you have submitted your application.
Validity of Saudi eVisa for Chinese Citizens
Chinese citizens applying for a Saudi eVisa enjoy a 90-day validity and 1 year of validity, and 90 days of stay on each visit. The eVisa also has single-entry, multiple-entry, and exit facilities.
If you want to extend your stay, you can return and come back again.
Enjoy a Wide Range of Entry Points
Saudi Arabia allows Chinese citizens to enter the country from a large number of entry points. You can use your eVisa to enter through the following airports, land borders, and seaports:
Airports (International and Domestic)
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh (RUH)
- King Abdulaziz International, Jeddah (JED)*
- King Fahd International Airport, Dammam (DMM)
- Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International, Medina (MED)*
- Quassim Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Al Quassim (ELQ)
- Ha'il International Airport, Hail (OEHL)
- Ta'if International Airport, Taif (TIF)
- Abha International Airport, Abha (AHB)
- Yanbu Prince Abdulmohsin Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Yanbu (YNB)
- Turaif Domestic Airport, Turaif (OETR)
- Al Jawf Domestic Airport, Al Jawf (OESK)
- Najran Domestic Airport, Najran(EAM)
*Chinese Umrah pilgrims can travel faster to the Holy lands of Makkah and Madina by choosing any of these two airports. High-speed trains are also available from both airports.
- King Abdulaziz International, Jeddah (JED)
- Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International, Medina (MED)
Land Boarders
- United Arab Emirates border: Al Batha
- Bahrain border: King Fahd Causeway -Ach-Sharqiya Causeway
Sea Ports
- King Abdullah Port of Duba
- Yanbu Commercial Port
- Islamic Port of Jeddah
- Port of Farasan
- Port of Jazan
- King Abdulaziz Port of Dammam
- Jubail Commercial Port
- Port of Ras Tanura Refinery
Why Choose Us?
Quick, efficient, and convenience, are the three things we believe in. Here are the things that set us apart:
Our skilled visa team has a 99% success rate for Saudi visa. Once you apply, we carefully check all information. If there's a mistake, we'll reach out to you to fix it. If your photo doesn't fit, we'll resize it or request a new one.
Whenever a step is complete, we send you an email confirming it. It is a part of our quality assurance that all customers get. Even your visa gets delivered through email.
We have two convenient visa Processing options. One is the Express Processing option that gets your visa within 6 hours and the other one is the Regular Processing option that takes 24 hours. So if you are in a hurry, we recommend you to go for the Express processing option.
We updated our website for better user experience and security. It works smoothly on computers, tablets, and smartphones. You can track your visa progress anytime by logging into your account with your email and password. The status will be displayed on your dashboard.
In our eVisa application, you can save your progress if you can't finish it immediately. You can resume where you stopped whenever you're ready, making it convenient for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to apply eVisa for Saudi Arabia?
Simply fill up the online application form with the required documents like a valid Chinese passport, a passport-size photo, and travel documents.
You can pay the visa fee with a debit/credit card or PayPal.
How much is the visa fee for Saudi Arabia?
The latest Saudi Arabia visa prices are mentioned in our pricing section above. We recommend you to visit our pricing section for the complete details.
How long does it take to get a Saudi visa?
Usually, a Saudi eVisa is delivered within 6 hours for Express visa processing option and 24 hours for Regular visa processing option. Please keep in mind that weekends and holidays are not counted in the delivery time.
How long is the Saudi eVisa valid for?
The Saudi eVisa is valid for 90 days and 1 year, with single-entry and multiple-entry options. You can stay in Saudi Arabia with an eVisa for 3 months straight.
Can I do Umrah on a tourist visa?
Yes, you can perform Umrah on a Saudi tourist visa or eVisa. You can also use the tourist visa or eVisa to visit relatives and friends, spend holidays, and attend business meetings.
How long is a Saudi tourist visa valid?
Saudi tourist visa is valid for 90 days and 1 year, with single entry and multiple entries. You can perform Umrah, visit places, family and relatives, spend holidays, and do business meetings with it.
How long can I stay in Saudi Arabia without a valid visa?
As per Saudi Arabian rules, you cannot stay in Saudi Arabia without a valid visa. It will end you up with an SR 100 fine every day. To avoid this situation, we urge you to apply for a new eVisa when you have validity left on your current one. As it can be applied online, you can do it anytime from your smartphone.
My Saudi visa has been rejected, can I apply again?
Yes, of course, you can apply again for a Saudi visa if it gets rejected. As there is no disclosure from the Saudi Government or Immigration Authorities, it is best you apply again with all requirements to avoid rejection. You can also consult with our visa experts before application submission to recheck everything.
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