Saudi Visa from the United Kingdom, Approved in as Little as 6 Hours

Yes. British 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. British Airways and Saudia fly nonstop from London to Riyadh and Jeddah in about six hours, and Wizz Air flies direct from Gatwick to Madinah, which is ideal for Umrah. Regional UK cities usually connect via London or a Gulf hub.

Yes, outside the Hajj season. Your tourist eVisa covers entry, and the Umrah permit itself is free through the official Nusuk app. The direct Gatwick to Madinah flight puts you at the Prophet's Mosque city. During the Hajj season, Makkah entry is limited to Hajj-permit holders.

Yes. The fee is charged in US dollars, and your pound 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 the UK.

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

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

November 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. Women do not need an abaya, though loose clothing covering the shoulders and knees is advised, and they can travel and stay in hotels independently. Always check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk before you book.

Yes. On one visa you can perform Umrah in Makkah and Madinah and then explore AlUla, Jeddah's Al-Balad or the Red Sea. 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 British 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.

The direct Gatwick to Madinah service lands you in the city of the Prophet's Mosque, while nonstop London to Jeddah is closest to Makkah. Your eVisa is also valid at Riyadh (RUH) and Dammam (DMM).

Usually not nonstop. London remains the main direct gateway to Saudi Arabia, so from Manchester or Birmingham you generally connect once via London or a Gulf hub such as Dubai or Doha.

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.