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

Yes. Irish 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.

Not currently. There is no nonstop Dublin to Saudi Arabia service, so you connect once. The most common routings are via Dubai (Emirates), Doha (Qatar Airways), Abu Dhabi (Etihad) or Istanbul (Turkish Airlines).

The quickest one-stops usually route through Athens or London at around nine to eleven hours, while the Gulf hubs of Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi run roughly twelve to fifteen hours including the layover. Choose by schedule and price.

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.

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

Saudi Arabia is 2 hours ahead of Ireland in summer and 3 hours ahead in winter, since Saudi Arabia does not change its clocks. Jet lag is minimal on a trip from Ireland.

November to March brings the mildest weather across Riyadh, Jeddah and AlUla, and lines up with Riyadh Season. Summers are extremely hot, especially inland.

Everyday crime is low, and women can travel and stay in hotels independently, with no male guardian required for tourists. Always check the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs travel advice before you book.

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

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.

An Irish 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 Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED), Dammam (DMM) and Madinah (MED), as well as land and sea borders. Your connecting flight will usually land in Riyadh or Jeddah.

Yes. Saudi Arabia's mandatory travel health insurance is bundled into your eVisa and covers emergency medical care during your stay. It does not cover trip cancellation or lost baggage, so a separate travel policy is still worth having.

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.