Apply Saudi Arabia Visa from France
Fast & Easy Saudi Arabia Visa for French Citizens
Exciting news! Now you can apply for a Saudi Arabia visa from France. Saudi Arabia eVisa gives you the opportunity to perform Umrah, visit friends and relatives, spend holidays in the country, and attend business meetings as well. And it only takes 6 hours* to get an eVisa!
The requirements for a Saudi eVisa are just a valid French passport, a recently taken photograph, and travel details.
You can fill in the information online and also pay the visa fees from your smartphone. There is no need to go to the Saudi Embassy or consulate.
Saudi Arabia visa for French citizens has 1 year of validity with a multiple-entry option. And you can stay consecutively in the country for 3 months.
You can also extend your stay after 3 months by returning to your home country and coming back again.
*The Saudi eVisa Express delivery option takes only 6 hours. The Regular delivery option takes 48 hours to deliver.
Apply for Saudi Arabia eVisa from France
Benefits of Saudi Visa for French Citizens
French citizens enjoy a lot of benefits while they are applying for a Saudi eVisa. Here is a list of benefits you will be getting while applying and after getting your eVisa.
- 6-hour Express and 48-hour Regular eVisa delivery option to choose from.
- 1-year visa validity with 90 days of stay on each visit.
- Multiple entry and exit.
- The visa fee comes with the insurance fee, no extra payment is needed.
- Visa progress updates are emailed to you in real-time.
- The website supports even smartphones.
- The online form has option to save at any point and submit later facility.
- Saudi eVisa will be mailed to your email and can be downloaded from your account.
Requirements for French Citizens to Get a Saudi eVisa
Any French citizen can apply for a Saudi Arabia eVisa from France. To apply, you need to meet the requirements that are mentioned below,
- A legal French passport with at least six (6) months of validity.
- Recently taken passport-size (2×2 inch) photograph (within the last six months with white background).
- Your arrival date in Saudi Arabia.
- A valid payment method to pay the visa fee (Debit/Credit card or PayPal).
- A child or minor under the age of 18 is required to have a guardian with them. They should have their own visa and passport.
How Does the Saudi eVisa Process Work?
Saudi Arabia eVisa for French citizens is only a few steps to process. Here is how it works,
You start by filling out the online form with the required documents and information.
You can pay your eVisa fee with a valid debit/credit card or PayPal.
Your application will get approval and your eVisa will be delivered to your email.
Things to Do Before Coming to Saudi Arabia with an eVisa
Before starting your journey to Saudi Arabia with your Saudi eVisa as a French citizen, you should make sure to pack these documents with you.
- Your passport and its digital copy.
- Two (2) copies of your Saudi eVisa.
- You have to show two (2) copies of your Saudi eVisa while entering through land borders and sea ports.
- Border security personnel will stamp one and use the other one to verify. You can always download your Saudi eVisa from your account by using registered email address with us.
Saudi eVisa Processing Time for French Citizens
Saudi visa for French citizens takes only 6 hours to process. This is the express delivery option.
The regular delivery option takes 48 hours to process and deliver. So make sure you plan ahead before you submit your application.
Please note that the processing time does not include holidays, weekends and the day you have submitted your application.
Saudi eVisa Validity for French Citizens
Saudi Arabia visa for French citizens comes with 1-year validity and a multiple-entry option. You can stay up to 90 days straight in the country.
If you wish to stay longer, you will have to return to your country and come back again. It becomes easy, as there is a multiple-entry facility with the eVisa.
Enjoy a Wide Range of Entry Points to Saudi Arabia
You can choose your point of entry from a wide list of airports, land borders, and seaports. As a French citizen, your Saudi eVisa is accepted at all of these entry points. Here is a list to choose from.
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)
*Umrah pilgrims from France can enjoy the fastest route to visit the Holy cities 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?
There are a lot of reasons to choose us. The key points of our service sets us apart from others. Here are what we offer at a glance.
We provide the fastest eVisa delivery. Our express delivery option is for those who needs urgent Saudi visa.
Once you fill out the form and pay, you'll receive your approval and visa in your email within just 6 hours. We also have the regular delivery option that takes 48 hours.
Our team of visa experts ensures every info is correctly placed and nothing is missed out. This is why we review them before submission.
That's why our visa approval rate stays as high as 99% to date. If there is something left out, we make sure to correct it by contacting you before submission.
Every step that is completed in the visa process is updated to you with an email. So you know your form is submitted, payment is received, and the visa has started processing right from your inbox.
Also, when your Saudi eVisa is approved, you get it emailed to you.
We do not leave you in the blind. By logging into your account with us, you can witness the visa process live. And once it is approved, you can also download it 24/7.
We keep our website up to date with the latest features. This makes it compatible with all devices and browsers out there. You can even apply for a Saudi eVisa from your smartphone.
If you somehow want to complete your application form later, you can save it for later. No need to fill it up from the top again. It's one of a kind feature added to our visa application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
The answer is yes. Any foreigner including French nationals are eligible to enter Saudi Arabia needs a visa before entering the country.
How to apply eVisa for Saudi Arabia?
You can apply for a Saudi Arabia eVisa from France via online. It only requires your valid French passport, recently taken 2x2 inch passport size photos, travel details, and eVisa fee. The validity for a Saudi eVisa is 1 year with multiple entries.
How much is a visa for Saudi Arabia?
The price for a Saudi Arabia visa is updated regularly in this page. You can visit it to check the latest price.
How long does it take to get a Saudi eVisa?
Saudi eVisa comes with 2 delivery options. The Express Delivery option takes 6 hours maximum and the Regular Delivery option takes 48 hours. For any urgent visit to Saudi Arabia, we recommend you go for the Express delivery option.
How long is the Saudi eVisa valid for?
Saudi eVisa comes with 1 year or 12 months of validity. It also has a multiple-entry option with 90 days of stay.
Can you do Umrah on a tourist visa?
Absolutely yes. You can perform Umrah on a Saudi tourist visa or eVisa. You can also visit relatives and friends, go for tourism, and attend business meetings with your eVisa.
Is Saudi eVisa multiple entry?
Yes. Saudi eVisa has multiple entry options. You also get to stay in the country for 90 days. After that, if you want to extend your stay, you have to return to your country and come back again.
How can I avoid rejection of my visa?
To avoid rejection, you should have all the required documents, and photographs ready. This way you won't make a mistake with your application form and avoid the chance of visa rejection. Make sure to double-check before you submit your application.
What if there is a mistake on the Saudi eVisa?
Our team of experts double-checks before processing your Saudi eVisa application. If there is a mistake in it, we get in touch with you and get it fixed. But we suggest you fill out the form carefully to avoid any unwanted mistakes.
Got More Questions?
We understand you might have different questions than mentioned here. That is why we have a FAQ page that consists of more answers. If you can't find your inquiries there, please send us a message via our contact page. We will be happy to get back to you. For urgent queries, we encourage you to use the live chat option.