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

Yes. Swiss 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.

Yes. Saudia added nonstop Zurich to Riyadh and Jeddah service in 2026, and also flies Geneva to Riyadh, while SWISS serves Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. Flights take about six to seven hours. As some routes are new, check the current schedule when you book.

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. Switzerland uses the franc rather than the euro, and your franc Visa or Mastercard is accepted. The fee is charged in US dollars and your bank converts from francs at its exchange rate. Apple Pay and Google Pay work too.

Saudi Arabia is 1 hour ahead of Switzerland in summer and 2 hours ahead in winter, since Saudi Arabia does not change its clocks. Jet lag is minimal on a trip from Switzerland.

Yes. Given the strong Swiss to Saudi links in finance, pharma and trade, the tourist eVisa covers business meetings, conferences and site visits. It does not cover taking up paid employment, which needs a work visa.

English is widely used across Saudi tourism, hotels and airports, so there is no need for German, French or Italian. Signage is in Arabic and English, and our own support is in English.

October to March offers the mildest weather across Riyadh, Jeddah and AlUla, and lines up with Riyadh Season. The June to August months 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 Swiss FDFA Reisehinweise for the current 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 Swiss 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.

A Swiss 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 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.

The nonstop flights serve Riyadh (RUH) and Jeddah (JED), but your eVisa is valid at every Saudi entry point, including Dammam (DMM) and Madinah (MED) and the land and sea borders.

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.

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.