How to Apply for Saudi GCC Resident Tourist eVisa Online (KSA Visa)

Foreign expatriates residing in any Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country—regardless of their underlying nationality—can obtain an instant Saudi Tourist eVisa online. This facility permits leisure travel, visiting friends and family, and performing Umrah across the Kingdom without requiring a local Saudi sponsor.

Eligibility Prerequisites for GCC Residents

• GCC Residency Validity: Your official residency permit (e.g., UAE Emirates ID/Visa, Qatar ID, Kuwait Civil ID, Bahrain CPR, or Oman Resident Card) must have at least 3 months of remaining validity upon application.
• Passport Validity: Your home country passport must have at least 6 months of remaining validity.
• First-Degree Dependents: Dependent family members (spouse, children, and domestic helpers) can accompany the primary GCC resident, provided the main resident travels with them.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

1. Access the official portal: KSA Visa Portal (ksavisa.sa).
2. Click on Apply for a Visa and choose GCC Resident Visa.
3. Create an account or log in with your email address.
4. Fill in personal details, passport particulars, and current residential address in the GCC.
5. Upload clear digital copies of:
   • Your personal passport bio page.
   • Your valid GCC residency permit card.
   • A recent passport-sized photograph with a white background.
6. Select your visa category (Multiple Entry valid for 1 year with 90 days stay per visit, or Single Entry valid for 90 days).
7. The portal automatically includes mandatory medical travel insurance covering emergency healthcare inside Saudi Arabia.
8. Pay the official visa fee (approximately SAR 300 plus insurance fees) using Mada, Visa, or Mastercard.
9. The approved electronic visa PDF is emailed to you, typically within minutes to 48 hours.