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Nepal passport holders: Multiple entry for Saudi Arabia. Fee: SAR 600 (~USD 160). Processing: 5-15 days (eVisa) / 4-8 weeks (Work). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Saudi eVisa available for Nepalese since 2024 expansion. Tourist eVisa: SAR 600 (~USD 160 / NPR 24,160) for 1-year multi-entry. Saudi is the LARGEST destination for Nepali workers (>1 million Nepalese). Hajj/Umrah pilgrimage major.
Visa types: Tourist eVisa (1-year multi-entry, 90 days/year); Umrah Visa (separate from Tourist — via Maqam-portal authorized operators; small Nepali Muslim pilgrim base; mandatory Nusuk-verified hotel & transport from 2026; mandatory Saudi Visa Bio biometric; Meningococcal ACWY mandatory; 30-day validity/stay); Hajj Visa (small Nepal Muslim quota allocated annually via Nepal Hajj committee under Ministry of Federal Affairs; allocated via Nusuk Massar platform; Saudi medical bars: dialysis, heart/lung disease, liver cirrhosis, chemotherapy; No Hajj Without Permit — SAR 20,000 fine + 10-year ban); Visa-on-Arrival (select categories); Business Visa; Work Visa via Musaned platform — MASSIVE Nepali category; 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; For Umrah: tour operator booking via authorized agent (Bangladesh-based or Nepal-based); For Hajj: Quota allocation via Nepal Govt; For Work: Musaned approval + employer's contract + Gamca medical + police clearance + iqama processing; For Family: sponsor's iqama + salary cert.
Visa types (3)
Saudi eVisa available for Nepalese since 2024 expansion. Tourist eVisa: SAR 600 (~USD 160 / NPR 24,160) for 1-year multi-entry. Saudi is the LARGEST destination for Nepali workers (>1 million Nepalese). Hajj/Umrah pilgrimage major.
Umrah eVisa: Saudi visa fee SAR 300 + mandatory insurance SAR 100-180. Apply via authorized Nepali 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: Small annual Nepal Muslim quota (~500-1,500). Managed by Nepal Hajj committee under Ministry of Federal Affairs. 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 NP rejections: (1) Work visa fraud — fake employment contracts (recruitment agency scams affecting Nepalese); (2) Past Saudi overstays heavily flagged — Nepal has highest deportation rate from Saudi; (3) Gamca 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 fraud; (8) Single female applicants — anti-trafficking screening (especially domestic workers); (9) Religious documentation for Umrah/Hajj must be verified.
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