Saudi Visa from Canada, Approved in as Little as 6 Hours

Yes. Canadian passport holders need a visa, but you apply online for a tourist eVisa with no embassy visit. Choose single entry (90-day validity) or multiple entry (valid one year), and the approved eVisa arrives by email as a printable PDF.

There is one nonstop route: Saudia flies Toronto (YYZ) to Jeddah (JED) in under twelve hours, though frequency is limited and seasonal, so check the days. From Montreal, Vancouver and elsewhere you connect one-stop via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul or a European hub.

Yes, outside the Hajj season. Your tourist eVisa covers entry, and the Umrah permit itself is free through the official Nusuk app. During the Hajj season, entry to Makkah is limited to Hajj-permit holders.

Yes. The fee is charged in US dollars, and your Visa or Mastercard from a Canadian bank is accepted and billed at your bank's exchange rate. Apple Pay and Google Pay work too, so you can apply from anywhere in Canada.

Saudi Arabia (UTC+3) is about 7 hours ahead of Toronto and 10 hours ahead of Vancouver in summer. Plan for some jet lag, especially on the eastbound flight over.

Enter and exit Saudi Arabia on the same passport you applied with. If your other nationality is Saudi, different rules can apply, so check with Canadian authorities before you book. For most Canadian travellers this is straightforward.

No. Saudi Arabia states there is no restriction based on the countries you have previously visited, so an Israeli stamp in your Canadian passport is not a stated bar to a tourist eVisa.

November to March brings the mildest weather and lines up with Riyadh Season. Summers are extremely hot, especially inland. Umrah can be performed year-round outside the Hajj window.

Everyday crime is low, and women can travel and stay in hotels independently, with no male guardian required for tourists. Always check Global Affairs Canada for the current advisory before you book.

A single-entry eVisa is valid for 90 days with up to a 90-day stay. A multiple-entry eVisa is valid for one year with up to 90 days per visit, ideal if you plan to return within the year.

A Canadian passport valid at least 6 months from arrival, a recent white-background passport photo taken within the last 6 months, and a confirmed hotel booking (we can add one for $5 at checkout). You will not need bank statements, a letter of invitation, or a return ticket.

All-inclusive prices run from $209 for single entry (Standard, 72 hours) up to $279 for multiple entry (Express, 6 hours), in US dollars with the government fees included. There are no hidden add-ons.

Choose Express and your approved eVisa can arrive in as little as 6 hours, or Priority within 24 hours. Standard (72 hours) is the value option when you are planning ahead.

Yes. Every traveller, including infants and minors, needs a separate application, even if the child is on a parent's passport. You can submit the whole family's applications together, a few minutes each.

Your eVisa is valid at every Saudi entry point, including the international airports of Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED), Dammam (DMM) and Madinah (MED), as well as land and sea borders.

No. Canadian provincial health plans do not cover you in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia's mandatory travel health insurance is bundled into your eVisa for emergencies, but a full travel policy from Canada is still strongly recommended.

Yes. On one visa you can perform Umrah in Makkah and Madinah and then explore AlUla or Jeddah. A multiple-entry visa also lets you return to the Kingdom again within the year.

No. SaudieVisa.com is a private visa-assistance service operated by Travel Rox, Inc., not affiliated with the Saudi government. You may also apply directly on the official portal at a lower cost. Our fee covers expert document review, error prevention, photo validation, tracking and dedicated support.