Complete visa information for Indian passport holders
Indian nationals may qualify for Saudi e-Visa/VOA if they meet current eligibility conditions, including qualifying used US/UK/Schengen visas in certain cases.
Indian ordinary passport holders are not on the standard nationality list for the regular Saudi tourist eVisa. A regular tourist visa is generally required unless the traveller qualifies under a separate conditional visa/arrival provision.
India is not on Saudi Arabia's standard tourist e-visa list, but many Indian travellers still qualify for a fast route. If you hold a valid US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visa that has already been used at least once, or permanent residence in the US, UK or an EU country, you can apply for the Saudi tourist e-visa or get a visa on arrival. The e-visa is a one-year, multiple-entry visa, with a maximum of 90 days in Saudi Arabia during that year.
Everyone else applies for a visit visa through the Tasheer (VFS) centres in India, which involves an appointment, biometrics and document submission. Since mid-2025, visit visas for Indian nationals have generally been issued as single-entry visas valid for up to 90 days, with multiple-entry visas at the embassy's discretion. Health insurance is mandatory on all routes.
Umrah can be performed on a tourist or visit visa, but Hajj needs a dedicated Hajj visa through an authorised operator. In the weeks before Hajj each year, Saudi Arabia temporarily restricts some visit, Umrah and business visas, so check your travel dates with us before booking flights.
Information last checked: 28 October 2026
Only if you hold a valid US, UK or Schengen visa used at least once, or permanent residence in the US, UK or an EU country. Others apply for a visit visa through Tasheer (VFS).
Yes, Umrah is permitted on a tourist or visit visa. Hajj needs a separate Hajj visa through an authorised operator.
The e-visa is valid for one year with multiple entries, but you can spend a maximum of 90 days in Saudi Arabia during that year.
Yes. Before Hajj each year, Saudi Arabia temporarily restricts some visit, Umrah and business visas. Check your dates with us before booking.