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

Yes, a visa is required, and Uzbekistani passport holders are eligible for the online tourist eVisa, which was reinstated in mid 2025. Choose single entry (90-day validity) or multiple entry (valid one year), and apply fully online with no embassy visit.

Yes, briefly. Access was paused around April 2025 for Hajj-season crowd control and restored a few weeks later. It is live again, but because such pauses can recur around the spring Hajj period, we recommend applying early if you travel then.

Yes. Uzbekistan Airways, flynas and Centrum Air fly nonstop from Tashkent to Jeddah in about five hours, and seasonal Umrah charters serve Jeddah and Madinah from Tashkent and other cities. Check current schedules when you book.

Both work. The tourist eVisa lets you travel independently and book your permit through the official Nusuk app, while many Uzbek pilgrims prefer a Russian or Uzbek-speaking operator for the logistics. The eVisa is valid either way, outside the Hajj season.

The fee is charged in US dollars, and your Visa or Mastercard is accepted and billed at your bank's exchange rate. Note that som cash is not used inside Saudi Arabia, so rely on cards or bring US dollars to exchange for riyals.

Uzbekistan is on UTC+5 and Saudi Arabia is on UTC+3, so Saudi Arabia is 2 hours behind Uzbekistan. There is almost no jet lag on a trip from Tashkent.

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

Yes, outside the Hajj season. Your tourist eVisa covers entry, and the Umrah permit is free through the official Nusuk app. During the Hajj season, entry to Makkah is limited to Hajj-permit holders.

November to March brings the mildest weather for the holy cities and sightseeing. Around the spring Hajj period, crowds peak and eVisa access can pause, so plan and apply early if you travel then.

Everyday crime is low, and the holy cities are heavily managed for millions of pilgrims each year. Women can travel, perform Umrah and stay in hotels independently, with modest dress expected. Check your government's latest travel advice before booking.

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.

An Uzbekistani 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). Direct flights and charters usually land at Jeddah or Madinah, the closest gateways to the holy cities.

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.