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

A tourist visa is required for Maltese nationals, and it is obtained on the web, not at a consulate. Opt for the 90-day single entry or the one-year multiple entry, then download your approved eVisa from your inbox.

There is no scheduled nonstop today, but Malta connects to Riyadh and Jeddah in a single stop via Rome, Istanbul or a Gulf hub such as Doha or Dubai. Total journeys run around seven to nine hours.

Absolutely, provided you avoid the Hajj dates. The eVisa covers your entry and the Umrah permit is free to reserve in Nusuk. Makkah closes to tourist-visa holders only during Hajj.

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 Malta.

Saudi Arabia is 1 hour ahead of Malta in summer and 2 hours ahead in winter, since Saudi Arabia keeps the same time all year. Jet lag is minimal.

Maltese is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet, having grown from Arabic centuries ago. Maltese travellers often notice familiar words and roots when they visit Saudi Arabia, a living link to the Peninsula.

English is widely spoken in tourist areas and major hotels, and guides can be arranged in AlUla and larger cities. Our own application support is provided in English.

October to March offers mild, pleasant weather across Riyadh, Jeddah and AlUla, and overlaps with Riyadh Season. Summers are extremely hot, especially inland, so cooler months are best.

Everyday crime is low, and women travel and stay in hotels independently, with no male guardian required for tourists. Check the Maltese Ministry for Foreign Affairs travel advice for the current advisory before you book.

No. Because the Kingdom imposes no condition on past travel, a stamp from Israel is not, according to the published rules, an obstacle to a Maltese tourist eVisa.

Single entry: valid 90 days, up to 90 days in the country on one visit. Multiple entry: valid one year, up to 90 days per entry, with as many entries as you like that year.

All you need is a valid Maltese passport (at least six months), a recent photo on white, and a hotel reservation, which costs $5 to add at checkout. Bank records, invitations and return tickets are not part of it.

Pricing is transparent: $209 for the cheapest option and $279 for the fastest multiple-entry visa, in US dollars, government fees included, no hidden extras.

If time is short, Express (around six hours) or Priority (24 hours) move fast; when it is not, Standard within 72 hours keeps the cost down.

Children are not exempt: each needs their own visa. A parent or guardian applies on their behalf, and you can process the family as a single batch.

Any recognised Saudi entry point works, from the four major airports of Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah to official land and sea borders.

The required health insurance comes with the eVisa and covers in-country medical emergencies. Anything beyond that, such as cancellation or baggage loss, needs a separate travel plan.

No. SaudieVisa.com is operated privately by Travel Rox, Inc., separate from the Saudi government, and the official portal is the cheaper self-service route. Paying us adds review, error checking and support.