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

Russian passport holders can apply online for the Saudi tourist eVisa, which remains available on the official system. You choose single entry (90-day validity) or multiple entry (valid one year), apply fully online with no embassy visit, and receive the approved eVisa by email as a printable PDF.

Yes. flynas and Saudia fly nonstop from Moscow to Riyadh and Jeddah in about five and a half hours, launched in 2025. From other Russian cities you connect once, most commonly via Dubai or Istanbul. Check current schedules when you book.

Because Russian-issued Visa and Mastercard no longer work for international payments, you can pay with a UnionPay card enabled for use abroad, a card issued by a bank outside Russia, or by having a friend or relative overseas complete the payment for you. Many of our Russian applicants pay this way, and our support team will help you arrange it.

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.

Moscow and Saudi Arabia are both on UTC+3, so there is no time difference and no jet lag from western Russia. Cities further east, such as Yekaterinburg or Novosibirsk, are a few hours ahead.

Russian is widely spoken among pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah, and Russian-speaking guides and operators are readily available. Our own application support is provided in English, with help available at every step.

October to March offers the mildest weather across Riyadh, Jeddah and AlUla, a welcome escape from the Russian winter. The June to August months are extremely hot, especially inland.

Everyday crime is low, and women can travel, perform Umrah and stay in hotels independently, with no male guardian required for tourists. Modest dress is expected in public. Check your government's latest travel advice before booking.

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

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.

A Russian 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). No bank statements, invitation letter, or return ticket are needed.

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 book 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.

Your eVisa is valid at every Saudi entry point, including Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED), Dammam (DMM) and Madinah (MED). For Umrah, Jeddah and Madinah are the closest gateways to the holy cities.

Yes. The tourist eVisa covers business meetings, conferences and events, reflecting the growing Russia to Saudi Arabia trade links. It does not cover taking up paid employment, which needs a work visa.

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 policy is still worth having.

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.