Quick answer
Yes. Indians living in India need a Saudi visa before travel. Saudi's official KSA Visa portal gives them two tourist options: a Package Visa bought with flights and hotel from an approved travel agent, or a visa applied for on KSA Visa and completed through a Saudi embassy or visa service centre. Indians who hold a used US, UK or Schengen visa, or residence in the US, UK, EU or a GCC country, can get the online eVisa instead.
Saudi Arabia visa for Indians at a glance
| Visa needed for tourism? | Yes. Indians resident in India are eligible for the Package Visa or the embassy route.1 |
|---|---|
| Package Visa | Single entry, valid 3 months from the scheduled departure date, issued within 48 hours of buying the package2 |
| Tourist eVisa (only with qualifying visa or residence) | Multiple entry, valid 1 year, stay up to 90 days3 |
| eVisa fee listed on KSA Visa | USD 80 visa fee + USD 10.5 visa digital services fee + USD 10.5 insurance digital services fee + insurance premium3 |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months3 |
| Umrah | Allowed on the tourist visa, but not during Hajj season. Hajj needs a separate Hajj visa.4 |
Visa options for Indian passport holders
Package Visa (tourist eVisa sold with a travel package)125
- Who can use it
- Citizens and passport holders of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Egypt, Jordan and Mexico
- Validity
- 3 months from the scheduled departure date
- Entries
- Single
- Fee
- Included in the package price set by the travel agent
- Processing time
- Within 48 hours of completing the package purchase
- Where to apply
- A travel agent approved by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism. Visit Saudi lists Reserval, Almosafer and WeBook.com.
- Good to know
- The package must include confirmed flights and accommodation.
Tourist visa through a Saudi embassy or visa service centre13
- Who can use it
- Indian nationals resident in India without a qualifying visa or residence permit
- Where to apply
- Apply on the KSA Visa platform (ksavisa.sa), then complete at a Saudi visa service centre where one exists, or at the Saudi embassy
- Good to know
- KSA Visa shows 'Embassies' as an eligible route for Indian nationals resident in India.
Tourist eVisa (online)314
- Who can use it
- Indians who hold a US, UK or Schengen visit visa (entered at least once), or permanent residence in the US, UK or EU, or residence in a GCC country (at least three months)
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Validity
- Single entry 90 days, or multiple entry 1 year
- Entries
- Single or multiple
- Fee
- USD 80 visa fee (refundable) + USD 10.5 visa digital services fee + USD 10.5 insurance digital services fee (non-refundable) + insurance premium set by the provider
- Processing time
- 1 minute to 3 business days
- Where to apply
- https://ksavisa.sa
- Good to know
- Health insurance is issued with the eVisa.
Visa on arrival34
- Who can use it
- Holders of US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visas, and permanent residents of the US, UK or EU
- Where to apply
- On arrival in Saudi Arabia
- Good to know
- Not available to Indians who hold none of these.
Umrah visa46
- Who can use it
- Muslim pilgrims
- Where to apply
- Nusuk platform (nusuk.sa)
- Good to know
- Umrah is also allowed on the tourist visa outside Hajj season. Hajj needs a separate Hajj visa.
Documents to prepare
- Passport with at least 6 months validity remaining.3
- A headshot photograph.3
- Applicants must be 18 or older unless accompanied by a legal guardian.3
- Enough money for your stay, including accommodation, food and transport.3
- Package Visa: a package with confirmed flight and hotel bookings from an approved agent; you upload passport details and a personal photo.25
Before you fly and on arrival
- The tourist eVisa comes with health insurance valid for one year from issue.4
Applying from Kerala
- Package Visa: book online with an approved agent (Reserval, Almosafer or WeBook.com). No visa-centre visit is mentioned.5
- Other tourists: apply on KSA Visa, then submit through a Saudi visa service centre or the Saudi embassy as instructed.3
- The Saudi Embassy in New Delhi's website sends visa applicants to KSA Visa. The embassy is at EP 30 Chandergupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. There is also a consulate in Mumbai.7
What changed recently
- 16 July 2026: Visit Saudi page for the Package Visa (updated 16 Jul 2026) lists India among the seven nationalities eligible for the instant tourist eVisa sold with a travel package.5
How Albah Holidays can help
- We handle Saudi visit visa applications from our office in Kozhikode — we tell you the exact documents for your visa type and submit the application.
- Flights from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, hotels and travel insurance — booked together with us.
- Send your passport copy and travel dates on WhatsApp, or visit our office in Eranhipalam, Kozhikode.
- Flights to Saudi Arabia from Calicut, Kannur or Kochi, booked with your visa so the dates line up and the name on the ticket matches the passport.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Indians living in India can use the Package Visa through an approved travel agent, or apply through a Saudi embassy or visa service centre.1
Can Indians get the Saudi tourist eVisa online?
Only if you hold a US, UK or Schengen visa that you have used, or residence in the US, UK, EU or a GCC country.31
What is the Saudi Package Visa?
An instant tourist eVisa sold with a flight and hotel package by an approved agent. It is single entry and valid for 3 months from your departure date.25
Official sources
- Explore Visa Options (eligibility result: nationality India, residence India, no qualifying visa) — KSA Visa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. checked 24 September 2026.
- Package Visa — KSA Visa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. checked 24 September 2026.
- Tourism visa details — KSA Visa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. checked 24 September 2026.
- Saudi Arabia Visa Requirements (FAQ) — Visit Saudi, Saudi Tourism Authority. Page updated 2026-06-28; checked 24 September 2026.
- Discover Saudi in One Package — Visit Saudi, Saudi Tourism Authority. Page updated 2026-07-16; checked 24 September 2026.
- KSA Visa home (Umrah: apply through Nusuk) — KSA Visa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. checked 24 September 2026.
- The Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Republic of India — Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Page updated 2026-08-30; checked 24 September 2026.
Rules, fees and processing times can change without notice. Every fact on this page was checked against the official sources above on 24 September 2026. Confirm before you travel — we recheck the current rules for every application we handle.