Apply Saudi Arabia Visa from Ireland
Saudi Arabia Online Visa for Irish Citizens
You can now apply for a Saudi Visa from Ireland. All you need is your passport information, photos, and travel details. You can fill up an online form and get the visa within 6 hours*. It’s that convenient.
There are 2 types of Saudi Visa options. One come 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.
You can perform Umrah, visit friends and families, take a holiday trip, or even attend business conferences with it.
As the visa comes with a multiple entry option, you can leave and come back whenever you want in that time period to extend your stay. The Saudi eVisa fee includes an insurance fee too.
You can pay it online without even visiting the Saudi Embassy or consulate to wait in line. And the visa is delivered to your email address.
*The Express visa takes 6 hours to deliver and the Regular visa takes 24 hours.
Apply Saudi Visa from Ireland
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 Visa for Irish Citizens
Here is a list of benefits you enjoy as an Irish citizen with Saudi eVisa:
- 3 to 12-month visa validity with 90 days of stay in Saudi Arabia.
- Express visa delivery within 6 hours and Regular visa delivery within 24 hours.
- Single and Multiple entry options.
- The insurance fee is included in the visa fee.
- Save and pick up where you left the option on the online visa form.
- Website, form, and browsing can be done with even a smartphone (multiplatform and device-supported).
- Saudi evisa progress, updates, approval and visa delivery in your email on every step.
Requirements to Apply Saudi Visa from Ireland
As an Irish citizen, you are required to provide the following details for your Saudi tourist visa:
- A valid Irish passport with 6 months of validity (at least).
- 2×2 inch white background color passport size photos (recently taken within 6 months).
- The date of arrival in Saudi Arabia.
- Valid eVisa payment method from either debit/credit card or PayPal.
- Any child or minor (under the age of 18) is required to be accompanied by a guardian. Also, they need to have their personal passport and evisa.
How Does the Saudi Online Visa Process Work?
The Saudi online visa for Irish citizens process is simple and quick. It only takes 3 steps:
You fill up and complete your Saudi evisa online form with valid passport information.
Then you will be taken to the payment window, and make the eVisa payment.
Once the visa is processed and approved, we email it to you.
Things to Do After Receiving Your Saudi eVisa
After you have got your Saudi eVisa, here are the documents you need to keep with you while traveling to Saudi Arabia.
- Your original passport and eVisa.
- A copy of your passport if you do not want to carry the original one while in the country.
- 2 copies of your eVisa are required when you enter from any Land borders or seaports. The Immigration authority will stamp one and use the other one to verify it.
Your Saudi eVisa can always be downloaded from your registered account with us.
Saudi eVisa Processing Time for Irish Citizens
The processing time for Saudi eVisa for Irish citizens is 6-24 hours. You get to choose from the Express Delivery option and the Regular Delivery option.
The Express Visa can be delivered within 6 hours and the Regular Visa delivery takes 48 hours.
Please be aware that this time does not include any weekends and holidays.
Validity of Saudi Visa for Irish Citizens
The validity of the Saudi eVisa for Irish citizens is 3 to 12 months, with 90 days of stay on each visit. It has single-entry and multiple-entry options.
You can extend your stay by returning to your home country and coming back to Saudi Arabia again with a multiple-entry and exit option.
Enjoy a Wide Range of Entry Points to Saudi Arabia as an Irish
As an Irish citizen, you get the opportunity to choose your entry point in Saudi Arabia.
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 Ireland can travel faster to the Holy lands of Makkah and Madina by choosing any of these two airports. There are even high-speed trains available from the 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 for your Saudi Tourist Visa?
There are numerous reasons to choose our Saudi eVisa or tourist visa processing service:
We have a dedicated team of visa experts who are always there to check your visa form before starting to process it. If there is something missing or seems out of place, we get in touch with you and solve it. This makes our visa approval rate stand as high as 99%.
There are 2 separate visa processing plans to choose from. For urgent visits, you have the Express Visa that can be delivered within 6 hours only. For any preplanned visit, we have the Regular Visa with 24-hour processing plan. You get to choose your plan and get the eVisa delivered to your email.
We send out emails on every step of the Saudi visa process. When the form is complete, payment is done, which stage your visa process is on, is there any error in the information, and when you're getting the visa delivered and visa delivery, we update you with an email.
The option to get real-time updates on your eVisa progress is also available with us. Simply log in to the website with your email and password registered with us and you can see all the information related to your Saudi eVisa.
Our online form is clean and clear with the requirements and information. You can even fill it up from your smartphone. One of the latest features like the ‘save and pick up where you left’ is included in the website. So if you feel like you want to complete and submit your Saudi eVisa form later, then you can just save it for later.
We include all the latest updates on our website to make your browsing experience as smooth as possible. This is why it supports all known platforms and devices. You can even fill up the form from your smartphone with ease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a visa to go to Saudi Arabia?
Yes, you need a visa to visit Saudi Arabia. A visa is mandatory for all the citizens of eligible countries to visit Saudi Arabia including Ireland.
How to get a Saudi Arabia visa?
Saudi Arabia visa is available to apply online. You can get it simply by filling out the form with required documents like your valid passport, photos, and travel information and paying the visa fee.
And receive the visa in as little as 6 hours.
How much is a Saudi tourist visa?
The price of a Saudi tourist visa is mentioned in the pricing section of this page. As the latest info is updated there, we encourage you to visit it regularly to stay updated.
How long does it take to get a Saudi eVisa?
Saudi eVisa comes with 2 different delivery times. The express delivery is within 6 hours, and the regular delivery takes up to 24 hours.
For any urgent matters, we recommend you go for the express delivery. And for preplanned visits the regular delivery option is perfect.
Do I need a transit visa for Saudi Arabia?
A transit visa for Saudi Arabia actually depends on your layover or transit or stopover. If your transit time is more than 12 hours, then you are required to apply for a transit visa.
Also if you want to step out of the international terminal, then you will have to get a transit visa.
But if the time does not exceed 12 hours and you are not leaving the international terminal, then there is no need for a transit visa in Saudi.
How long is a Saudi tourist visa valid?
Saudi tourist or eVisa comes with 3 months or 12 months of validity for Irish nationals with multiple entries.
You can stay as long as 90 days straight with our tourist/eVisa.
My Saudi visa is rejected, can I re-apply?
Sure, you can apply for a Saudi visa if it is rejected. But keep in mind to fill up the application form accurately.
If you are confused, you can get in touch with us to help you with any assistance about filling up the Saudi eVisa form.
How long can you stay in Saudi Arabia with an eVisa?
With an eVisa, you can stay as long as 3 months or 90 days. You can also extend your stay by returning and coming back to the Kingdom with a multiple entry visa.
With a single entry visa, you can visit only once and stay up to 90 days.
Got More Questions?
Couldn't find your exact answer? We encourage you to visit our FAQ page. It has more questions and answers regarding Saudi eVisa and travel.
For specific queries, you can send us a message from our contact page and we will be happy to get back to you.
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