Saudi Arabia Visa for Australian Citizens
Apply Saudi Visa from Australia
Australian citizens who are looking to visit Saudi Arabia can now apply online. It’s a convenient and easy way to get a Saudi visa in only 6 hours*. And you can do it with your smartphone.
There is no need to go to the Saudi embassy or consulate to get your eVisa, you can apply for it from your home. You only need to have a valid Australian passport, recent photographs, and some details of your travel. That’s it!
Australian citizens also have two entry options for Saudi Arabia. The first is a 90-day visa with single entry, and the second is a 1-year visa with multiple entries. Once in Saudi Arabia, you can stay for up to 3 consecutive months per visit.
You can stay as long as 90 days (3 months) straight. And you get to choose from where you want to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia visas for Australians can be used for Umrah, visiting family and friends, simple tourism, or even attending business events. And that too from anywhere 24/7.
*You can get your Saudi eVisa within 6 hours, if you select the Express processing option, and the regular Saudi eVisa can take up to 24 hours.
Apply for Saudi Arabia eVisa from Australia
Express (1 Year Multiple Entry Visa)
Express (90 Day Single Entry Visa)
Regular (1 Year Multiple Entry Visa)
Regular (90 Day Single Entry Visa)
The benefits of Saudi Visa for Australian Citizen
As an Australian citizen, you can enjoy the following benefits from Saudi eVisa. Here is a list of these facilities.
- Enjoy an express visa delivered to your email in 6 hours.*
- 90 days and a 12-month-long visa validity with single entry and multiple entry options.
- 90 days of stay in the Kingdom.
- The visa fee includes the mandatory insurance fee.
- Real-time eVisa process update.
- Quick and hassle-free application form.
- Online saving option of application form at any point.
- Saudi eVisa is available to download from the account 24/7.
What do you need to apply for a Saudi eVisa from Australia
For the Australian nationals, we have gathered all the requirements to apply for Saudi Arabia eVisa. Here are the documents and information you will need beforehand to apply.
- A legal Australian passport with at least 6 months of validity.
- Your recently taken passport size photo (2 inch x 2 inch).
- Date of arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- A verified payment method of debit/credit card or PayPal for the visa fees.
- Optional: Accommodation information in Saudi Arabia. (where you are living, ex. hotel booking, relative or family)
- If a child or a minor wishes to travel who is under 18, is required to have a guardian with them.*
*Children or minors who are under 18 years of age should have their visas and passports.
Process of Saudi Visa for Australians
Saudi Arabia visa for Australian citizens works in 3 easy steps.
The process starts by filling in the eVisa form. Fill it up with the necessary details.
Use a debit/credit card or PayPal to pay the visa fee.
When your Saudi eVisa is processed and ready, we will email you immediately.
Getting ready to travel with your Saudi eVisa
While traveling to Saudi Arabia with eVisa as an Australian, here are the things to pack to avoid any inconvenience.
- Carry your passport and eVisa at all times.
- While entering through land or sea borders in Saudi, you will need 2 printed copies of your eVisa.
- 2 copies of eVisa are required for Saudi Border Security to approve your entry and stamp.
You can download your Saudi eVisa 24/7 from your registered account in SaudieVisa.com
Processing Time of Saudi Arabia eVisa for Australian
Saudi Arabia eVisa for Australian citizens takes 6 hours if you take the express delivery option. The regular option is also available and takes up to 24 hours. Make sure you plan and submit your application before your travel date if you are applying for regular delivery.
Note: This mentioned time for visa processing is excluded from all holidays and weekends. eVisa processing time will start the next day after you have submitted your application.
Saudi eVisa Validity for Australian Citizens
Anyone applying for a Saudi Arabia visa from Australia can choose between a 90-day or a 12-month validity. The visa allows multiple entries, with each stay lasting up to 3 months. If you wish to stay longer, you can exit the country and return to start a new stay.
Choose your entry point to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Australian citizens who are applying for a Saudi Arabia visa can choose their entry point to the kingdom from a vast number of airports, land borders, and sea ports. Here is the list of entry points to choose from. All of these accept Saudi eVisa.
Airports (International and Domestic)
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh (RUH)
- King Abdulaziz International, Jeddah (JED)*
- King Fahd International Airport, Dammam (DMM)
- Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International, Medina (MED)*
- Quassim Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Al Quassim (ELQ)
- Ha'il International Airport, Hail (OEHL)
- Ta'if International Airport, Taif (TIF)
- Abha International Airport, Abha (AHB)
- Yanbu Prince Abdulmohsin Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Yanbu (YNB)
- Turaif Domestic Airport, Turaif (OETR)
- Al Jawf Domestic Airport, Al Jawf (OESK)
- Najran Domestic Airport, Najran(EAM)
Land Boarders
- United Arab Emirates border: Al Batha
- Bahrain border: King Fahd Causeway -Ach-Sharqiya Causeway
Sea Ports
- King Abdullah Port of Duba
- Yanbu Commercial Port
- Islamic Port of Jeddah
- Port of Farasan
- Port of Jazan
- King Abdulaziz Port of Dammam
- Jubail Commercial Port
- Port of Ras Tanura Refinery
*Umrah pilgrims from Australia can enjoy the fastest route to visit the Holy cities by choosing any of these two airports.
- King Abdulaziz International, Jeddah (JED)
- Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International, Medina (MED)
What Sets Us Apart From Others
Our Saudi eVisa service is different than others for a couple of reasons. Here are the reasons that sets us apart,
You can enjoy the express eVisa delivery process and get your visa delivered within 6 hours. You can also apply for the regular delivery that takes up to 24 hours.
Our eVisa process goes through a series of checks. The visa experts go through every detail and cross-check the application. If something is missing, we'll get in touch with you and get it solved. Minor fixes like photo resize are done by us. This keeps the approval rate always high at 99.99%.
Get notifications all the way. Submission confirmation, review and visa approval, we notify you via email on every successful attempt.
You can check your visa process right from your account with us. Also, the download option is right there for you, 24/7.
Our website is constantly updated with the latest web browsing experience. This makes it easier for you to fill up the form from your smartphones. You can also save an unfinished form to complete and submit it later.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a visa for Saudi Arabia?
You can get a Saudi Arabia visa from Australia by applying online. The requirement to fill out the online form is only your valid Australian passport, recently taken passport-size photos and a few other information. After filling up the form, you have to pay the visa fee with your debit/credit card or PayPal. Depending on the visa delivery plan (Express or Regular), you will get it within 6-24 hours.
What is an exit visa in Saudi Arabia?
An exit visa in Saudi Arabia is a special document that allows people from other countries to leave Saudi Arabia and go back to their own country. This visa is needed even if their work or stay permit has ended. It helps make sure that everyone has taken care of their responsibilities before leaving, like paying any debts or finishing legal matters.
What is the e-visa fee for Saudi Arabia?
To know about the Saudi e-visa fee, you can check out the pricing section above. The latest visa prices are updated regularly.
How long does it take to get a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Saudi eVisa for Australia takes 6 hours to 24 hours to process. The express delivery option of Saudi eVisa takes 6 hours to deliver. The regular one takes 24 hours. If you need the visa urgently, then you can go for the express delivery which will cut the time down to 6 hours. But for long-term planning trips, the 24-hour option is the best. And you get the visa emailed to your inbox directly. Also, you can download it from our website dashboard anytime you want.
How long can you stay in Saudi Arabia with a visa?
With a Saudi eVisa for Australian citizens, you can stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 3 months per visit. While your eVisa is valid for 90 days or 1 year, you’ll need to exit and re-enter the country after 3 months if you want to extend your stay.
How to leave Saudi Arabia without an exit visa?
You can leave Saudi Arabia anytime if you have a Saudi eVisa. The eVisa offers single-entry, multiple-entry, and exit options.
Got more questions?
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