What GCC residents Need to Apply for the Saudi eVisa
Citizens of GCC countries do not need a visa to visit Saudi Arabia. However, those living in the following countries on a residence permit do:
Bahrain
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
According to the Saudi Arabia Visa Policy, GCC residents need to meet the following requirements to apply for their eVisa:
Have a residency permit valid for at least 3 months
Hold a passport with minimum 6-month validity
Pay the eVisa fee using a valid credit or debit card
The price of the Saudi eVisa for GCC residents includes a mandatory medical insurance policy. This covers any emergency health costs that the traveler may incur during their stay.
Restrictions for GCC Residents Traveling with a Saudi eVisa
The Saudi eVisa for GCC residents is available as either a
Multiple-entry permit valid for 1 year from approval, allowing a stay of up to 90 days
Single-entry visa valid for 3 months from issue, permitting a stay of up to 30 days
GCC residents must be over the age of 18 to apply for a Saudi eVisa. However, parents are allowed to apply on behalf of their child.
Families must apply for a separate Saudi visa for GCC residents for each individual. They must also enter the country together as a group.
The Saudi Arabia eVia for GCC residents allows the holder to visit the Kingdom for the following purposes:
Tourism
business activities
transit
Umrah religious pilgrimage
