Saudi Arabia Visa for Indians – Tourist Visa – VFS Tasheel, or e-Visa with a US/UK/Schengen visa
Indian citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia for tourism, family visits or business need a Tourist Visa – VFS Tasheel, or e-Visa with a US/UK/Schengen visa. The application is submitted through the embassy / visa application centre and usually requires biometrics.
- Processing time: e-Visa: usually within 24 hours (if eligible) · sticker visa via VFS Tasheel: a few working days
- Validity: 1 year, multiple entry
- Stay: Up to 90 days in total per year
Saudi Arabia visa types for Indians
- Tourist e-Visa – Tourist e-Visa: Tourism and Umrah — Indians holding a valid US, UK or Schengen visa can apply online (1 year, up to 90 days in total)
- Tourist – Tourist visa (embassy): Tourism for travellers without a US / UK / Schengen visa (Up to 90 days)
- Umrah – Umrah visa: Performing Umrah (Up to 90 days)
- Hajj – Hajj visa: Performing Hajj (through approved operators) (Hajj season)
- Business – Business visit visa: Meetings, conferences and business activities (As granted)
- Family Visit – Family visit visa: Visiting family members residing in Saudi Arabia (As granted)
- Work – Employment visa: Job with a Saudi employer (As per contract)
How to apply for a Saudi Arabia visa from India
- Share documents – Send us your passport scan and photo on WhatsApp or email. No visit to any office needed.
- We file online – Our team fills the official e-visa application and double checks every detail against your passport.
- Government fee payment – We pay the official fee on the government portal on your behalf.
- e-Visa delivered – Your approved e-visa is emailed to you as a PDF. Print it and carry it while travelling.
Saudi Arabia visa documents checklist
Everyone
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Recent passport photo, white background
- Return flight booking and hotel bookings
- Health insurance — included in the visa fee
e-Visa — if you hold a US, UK or Schengen visa used at least once (or a US / UK / EU / GCC residence permit)
- Copy of that visa / residence permit
Sticker visa via VFS Tasheel — everyone else
- Visa application form
- Bank statements for the last 3–6 months
If you are employed
- Employment letter on company letterhead — designation, salary, joining date and approved leave dates
- Salary slips for the last 3 months
- Form 16 for the last 2 years
- Company ID card
If you are self-employed or own a business
- Business registration — GST certificate, Udyam, shop & establishment licence or partnership deed
- Business bank statements for the last 6 months
- Business ITR / audited balance sheet for the last 2 years
- Visiting card or letterhead of the business
Students
- Bonafide certificate and leave letter (NOC) from the school / college
- Student ID card
- Parents' bank statements and ITR + parents' consent letter (they pay for the trip)
Retired
- Pension slips or pension bank statement for the last 6 months
- Proof of retirement (retirement letter / PPO)
Homemakers
- Spouse's job or business documents, bank statements and ITR
- Marriage certificate (or another proof of relationship)
- Spouse's consent / sponsorship letter
Children under 18
- Birth certificate
- Copies of both parents' passports
- Consent letter (NOC) from both parents, notarised — if the child travels with one parent or without parents
- School leave letter / bonafide certificate
If someone else pays, or you visit family / friends
- Sponsor's letter + sponsor's bank statements (6 months) and ITR
- Proof of relationship with the sponsor
- Invitation letter from the host + copy of the host's passport and visa / residence status
- Tip: Carry originals of everything to the appointment, arranged in a folder — we check each document with you first.
Saudi Arabia visa fees
- Tourist visa SAR 300 + mandatory health insurance (≈ SAR 440–480 in total): ₹11,900
- Eligibility + e-Visa: ₹14,849 total (government fee + service fee + GST)
- VFS Tasheel Sticker Visa: ₹15,675 total (government fee + service fee + GST)
- Complete Assistance: ₹16,619 total (government fee + service fee + GST)
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