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India passport holders: Multiple entry for Saudi Arabia. Fee: SAR 535 (~USD 142.67). Processing: 5-15 days (eVisa) / 4-8 weeks (Work). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Saudi eVisa available for Indians since 2019. Tourist eVisa: SAR 535 (~USD 143 / INR 13,585) for 1-year multi-entry. Saudi is the LARGEST destination for Indian workers (~2.5 million). Hajj quota for India ~175,000/year. Umrah year-round.
Visa types: Tourist eVisa (1-year multi-entry, 90 days/year); Umrah Visa (year-round, separate — via Maqam-portal authorized Indian operators; mandatory Nusuk-verified hotel & transport from 2026; mandatory Saudi Visa Bio biometric; Meningococcal ACWY mandatory; mahram-free for women 18+ via authorized groups; 30-day validity/stay); Hajj Visa (2026 quota 175,025 — 3rd largest globally; managed by Haj Committee of India (HCoI) under Ministry of Minority Affairs + licensed private operators; allocated via Nusuk Massar platform; 2026 rule: direct charter flights only (Air India / Saudia) — transit via UAE/Qatar banned; Haj Suvidha smart-watch tracking mandatory; Saudi medical bars: dialysis, heart/lung disease, liver cirrhosis, chemotherapy; No Hajj Without Permit — SAR 20,000 fine + 10-year ban); Business Visa; Work Visa via Musaned platform (MASSIVE Indian category — construction, oil, hospitality); Domestic Worker Visa; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 1 year from issue (eVisa multi-entry). Max Stay: 90 days/year cumulative.
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); eVisa: Online application + photo + medical insurance (Saudi-approved) + payment; Aadhaar + PAN; For Umrah: tour operator booking via Indian Hajj Committee-approved agents; For Hajj: Indian Hajj Committee allocation; For Work: Musaned approval + employer's contract + GCC-approved medical + police clearance + eMigrate (ECR) + iqama processing; For Family: sponsor's iqama + salary cert.
Visa types (3)
Saudi eVisa available for Indians since 2019. Tourist eVisa: SAR 535 (~USD 143 / INR 13,585) for 1-year multi-entry. Saudi is the LARGEST destination for Indian workers (~2.5 million). Hajj quota for India ~175,000/year. Umrah year-round.
Umrah eVisa: Saudi visa fee SAR 300 + mandatory insurance SAR 100-180. Apply via Haj Committee of India-approved 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: 175,025 for 2026 (3rd-largest globally). Managed by Haj Committee of India (HCoI) under Ministry of Minority Affairs + licensed 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 IN rejections: (1) Work visa fraud — fake employment contracts (recruitment agency scams especially in Kerala/AP/Telangana); (2) Past Saudi overstays heavily flagged (~25,000 Indians deported annually); (3) GCC-approved medical failure (TB, HIV, Hepatitis); (4) Forged academic certs for skilled categories; (5) Past absconding from employers (huroob status); (6) Forged Umrah operator credentials; (7) Hajj quota allocation via Indian Hajj Committee only; (8) Single female applicants — anti-trafficking screening (especially domestic workers under eMigrate).
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