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Bangladesh passport holders: Multiple entry for Saudi Arabia. Fee: SAR 300–535 (~USD 80–142.67). Processing: 3-5 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Tourist eVisa: SAR 535 (~USD 142, includes mandatory insurance) — 1-year multi-entry, 90-day stay. Umrah visa: SAR 300 + insurance SAR 100-180.
Visa types: Tourist eVisa (1-year multi-entry, 90 days/visit); Umrah eVisa (regular Umrah visa via Maqam-portal authorized BD operators only — individual application NOT permitted; validity 30 days from issue, max stay 30 days; mandatory Nusuk-verified hotel & transport booking from 2026; mandatory Saudi Visa Bio biometric enrollment (10 fingerprints + facial); Meningococcal ACWY mandatory; mahram-free for women 18+ in authorized groups, 45+ individually); Hajj Visa (2026 quota 78,500 — REDUCED from 127,198 via Saudi-BD bilateral agreement Nov 2025; managed by Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) Hajj-1 Wing for government pilgrims, HAAB (Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh) for private operators; allocated via Nusuk Massar platform; new 2026 rule: 20% of pilgrims must enter via Madinah airport, 30% return via Madinah; Saudi medical bars: dialysis, heart/lung disease, liver cirrhosis, chemotherapy; No Hajj Without Permit — SAR 20,000 fine + 10-year re-entry ban); Business Visa; Work Visa via Musaned platform (MASSIVE BD category — domestic workers, construction, hospitality, healthcare; kafala/Iqama-based; BMET/BOESL-regulated); Domestic Worker Visa; Family Visit (Sponsor Iqama-based); Student; Transit (96-hr Stopover free for some Saudia routes); Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
eVisa Validity: 1 year from issue (multi-entry). Max Stay: 90 days per entry (180/year total).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Daily fine ~USD 30-80; deportation; possible re-entry ban 1-3 years
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Recent color photo (white background); Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking (Nusuk-approved for Umrah); Bank statement (3 months); For Umrah: Muslim faith proof + mahram docs for women under 25; For Hajj: package via approved operator; Travel insurance (mandatory, included in eVisa fee); For Work: Saudi employer Iqama + medical test.
Visa types (6)
Tourist eVisa: SAR 535 (~USD 142, includes mandatory insurance) — 1-year multi-entry, 90-day stay. Umrah visa: SAR 300 + insurance SAR 100-180.
Saudi Arabia Commercial Visit (Business) Visa via SVC Dhaka. SVC (Saudi Visa Centre) mandatory for BD since 2019 — biometrics + documentation. Multiple categories: single, multi-entry 6-month, multi-entry 1-year for verified business travelers.
Saudi Work Permit — LARGEST BD overseas workforce destination (~2.5M BD workers). Two main streams: SAOMS for skilled/semi-skilled (general labour, oil/gas, construction, services) and Musaned for domestic workers. Iqama (residence card) issued after arrival.
Saudi Family Visit Visa (90-day single) or Family Iqama sponsorship (long-term for spouse + minor children). Sponsor must meet salary threshold (SAR 4,000-5,000/month depending on category) — limits most family reunification to skilled/professional BD workers.
Umrah eVisa: Saudi visa fee SAR 300 + mandatory insurance SAR 100-180. Apply via HAAB / MoRA-licensed Bangladeshi Umrah operators — Maqam-portal submission, individual applications not permitted. Validity 30 days from issue, max stay 30 days. Mandatory Nusuk-verified hotel & transport booking (2026 requirement). Saudi Visa Bio biometric enrollment (10 fingerprints + facial) mandatory. Meningococcal ACWY vaccination mandatory.
Hajj Visa — quota: 78,500 for 2026 (REDUCED from 127,198 via Saudi-BD bilateral agreement, Nov 2025). Managed by Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) Hajj-1 Wing (government scheme) + HAAB (Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh) for private operators. Allocated via Saudi Nusuk Massar platform. Saudi 2026 medical bars: dialysis, heart/lung disease, liver cirrhosis, chemotherapy. Meningococcal ACWY vaccination MANDATORY (within 3 years).
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) For Umrah: Muslim faith proof + mahram docs for women under 25 - often missed; (2) Hotel must be Nusuk-approved for Umrah; (3) For Hajj: package via approved operator only; (4) Travel insurance is INCLUDED in eVisa fee (often misunderstood); (5) For Work: employer Iqama + medical test issues; (6) Saudi generally welcoming for tourist eVisa (since 2019).
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