Saudi Arabia Visa for Swiss Citizens
Apply for Visa Saudi Arabien from Switzerland
Saudi Arabia visa for Swiss citizens is now only a few clicks away as you can apply online with just your smartphone or a laptop.
To apply for a Saudi eVIsa, you only need your valid Swiss passport, a recently taken photograph, and a few travel information. You can do that without visiting the Saudi embassy or consulate in person!
Moreover, you can enjoy 12 months of visa validity with multiple entries.
You can perform Umrah, visit relatives and friends, tour the country and spend holidays, and attend business meetings with your Saudi eVisa.
With a Saudi eVisa, you can stay 90 days straight in the Kingdom. As this is a multiple-entry visa, you can extend your stay by exiting and returning.
Best of all, you can get the Saudi eVisa within 6 hours*.
*Express Visa processing takes 6 hours and Regular Visa takes 48 hours.
Packages of Saudi Visa for Swiss Citizens
Benefits of Saudi eVisa for Swiss Citizens
Any Swiss citizen who applies for a Saudi eVisa will enjoy the following benefits:
- Visa processing within 6 hours (Express Visa).
- 12 months of visa validity.
- 90 days of straight stay on each visit with multiple entry facilities.
- Visa progress tracking from your visa account.
- eVisa gets delivered to your email.
- eVisa includes the insurance.
- ‘Pick where you left’ saving option on the online form.
Saudi Arabia Visa Requirements for Swiss Citizens
The Saudi visa application has specific requirements. Here are the things you will need:
- A Swiss passport with at least 6 months of validity. Please see the passport example here.
- A recently taken passport-size (2×2 inch color, white background) photograph. Please see the photo example here.
- The approximate arrival date in Saudi Arabia.
- A valid payment method (Debit/Credit card or PayPal).
- Children and minors under the age of 18 should have a guardian with them. They should have their passport and eVIsa.
How Does the Saudi eVisa Process Work?
The application process for Saudi eVisa goes through 3 steps:
Fill up the online form with the required information carefully.
Then pay the Visa fee from a debit/credit card or PayPal.
When the eVisa is approved, we email it to you. Thats it!
Things to Do After Receiving Your eVisa
When you get your Saudi Arabia eVisa and start your journey to the kingdom, here is what you should pack with you right away:
- Your passport and eVisa. This should be with you while traveling to Saudi and even moving around in the country.
- You can keep copies of your passport with you after you have arrived in Saudi instead of the original.
- Keep 2 printed copies of your eVisa while you are entering from any land borders or seaports. Border Immigration authorities require 2 copies to verify and stamp your entry.
Your Saudi eVisa is always available to download from your visa account with us.
Saudi eVisa Processing Time for Swiss Citizens
Saudi eVisa comes in two different processing times. The Express Visa process within 6 hours, and the Regular Visa process within 48 hours. We recommend that you go for an Express Visa if you want your visa quickly. If you have time in hand, the Regular Visa is fine for that.
Keep in mind, that holidays and weekends and the date you have applied are not included in the processing time.
Saudi eVisa Validity for Swiss Citizens
Saudi eVisa comes with 12 months or 1 year of validity with multiple entries. You can stay 3 months consecutively in the country on each visit.
As there is a multiple-entry facility, you can extend your stay after the 3 months is over. Simply exit and come back, that’s all you need.
Entry Points to Saudi Arabia with eVisa
Swiss citizens can enter Saudi Arabia through a wide range of entry points. This includes airports, land borders, and seaports. All of them accept the Saudi eVisa:
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)
*Swiss pilgrims who are coming to perform Umrah can travel faster to the Holy lands of Makkah and Madina by choosing any of these two 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?
Efficiency is key to our visa process. Here are the reasons why should consider us for your Saudi eVisa:
We provide 2 different types of visa processing for your convenience. For urgent needs, we deliver your eVisa within 6 hours with our Express Visa processing. If you have time in hand, we have the 48-hour Regular Visa processing.
Our visa approval rate is high. This is due to years of experience and professional visa expertise. We double-check every information you provide. If there is anything missing, we get in contact with you to fix the information before processing the visa.
If you cannot finish the form right away, you can save the information that has already been entered. No need to re-fill the form from the beginning. This is one of the latest additions to our website keeping efficiency in mind.
We keep our customers informed about all the updates and progress via email. Every step you complete, you get an email informing you about it. Best of all, when the visa is ready, we send it to your email.
The website is always updated with the latest updates and securities. Moreover, it is also optimized to perform on all devices and platforms out there. So you get the best output on any device you have, a laptop or a smartphone.
There is a Live Chat option for your questions and queries. Whatever is in your mind, you can get the response faster with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa to visit Saudi Arabia?
The answer to your question is, yes. Any Swiss citizen needs to get a visa to visit Saudi Arabia. The rule stays the same for any citizens of eligible countries who can visit Saudi Arabia.
How can I get a Saudi visa in Switzerland?
To get a Saudi visa from Switzerland, you can apply online. Just click on “Apply now” to get the online application form. Fill the application form with your passport, a recently taken photo, and travel documents. Then get your visa within as little as 6 hours.
Do I need a visa to transit in Saudi Arabia?
If you are transiting through Saudi Arabia and the time does not exceed 12 hours, then you do not need a transit visa.
But if the time exceeds 12 hours or you need to leave the International terminal, then you will need a transit visa.
How long does it take to get a Saudi e-visa?
You can get a Saudi eVisa within 6-48 hours. The Express Visa processing takes 6 hours.
The Regular Visa takes 48 hours. For any urgent visit, we recommend going for the Express Visa.
How much is a visa for Saudi Arabia?
The price for a Saudi Arabia visa is mentioned in our pricing section. You will find it updated regularly.
We urge you to visit this page for the latest prices.
How long can I stay in Saudi Arabia with Saudi eVisa?
You can stay 3 months or 90 days straight in Saudi Arabia with an eVisa. After that, if you want to extend your stay, you will have to exit and come back again.
As the Saudi eVisa comes with 1 year of validity and a multiple-entry facility, you can exit and re-enter anytime you want.
Can I do Umrah with Saudi eVisa?
Yes. One of the privileges of a Saudi eVisa is that, you can perform Umrah with it.
Alongside, you can also visit relatives and friends, tour the country for holidays, and attend business meetings with a Saudi eVisa.
Got More Questions?
Unable to find the answer you are searching for? No worries, we have a dedicated FAQ page. There are a lot more questions and answers there.
If you are still unable to find your exact answer, then we urge you to contact us by sending a message from our contact page. We will come back to you with the answers.
For urgent inquiries, you can use the Live Chat feature.