Yes, Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia for tourism or Umrah. 

Indians who hold a valid visa or residence permit from the USA, UK, Schengen area, or any GCC country are eligible to apply for a Saudi e-Visa. The application process is completely online and can be done hassle-free through Atlys.

The Saudi Arabia e-visa is a PDF document that you receive via email. It contains details like name, passport number, date of birth, nationality, visa type, validity dates, duration of stay, visa number, and a barcode or QR code for verification. Here is the sample for your reference.

If you are applying for the Saudi Arabia e-visa, you need to have the basic requirements:

• Passport: When leaving or entering Saudi Arabia, you should have a valid passport. It should be valid for six Months from the date of arrival.

• Valid visas or GCC residency: You should have a valid GCC residence visa (UAE Emirates ID or otherwise) or a valid UK/US/Schengen visa and have travelled with it.

• Photographs:  Recent passport-sized photographs that meet the Saudi visa photo requirements. 

If you are entering Saudi Arabia for the first time using a Schengen, UK, or US visa or residency permit, please ensure the following:

• Your Schengen, UK, or US visa or permit is currently valid, and you must have travelled once with the visa.

• Your visa is categorised as a business or tourist visa.

• Your visa or permit has a physical entry stamp from the issuing country (digital stamps are not accepted).

Indian citizens must be at least 18 to apply for a visa independently. Travellers under 18 must first have a parent apply for an e-visa.

No, Indians can provide a digital copy of their passport when completing the online e-visa application. You will not need to submit your physical passport, but you must have it with you when you travel to Saudi Arabia, as you will present the e-visa along with your passport upon arrival.

Here are the steps to apply for a Saudi Arabia e-visa for Indians:

• Visit Atlys: You can start your application here.

• Upload Passport: You can click a picture or upload your passport and review the details 

• Upload US/UK/Schengen visa: Upload the US/UK/Schengen visa to your passport.

• Review: You must review your application and make corrections. 

• Pay the fee: Pay the applicable visa fee and check out.

• Approval: After the visa is approved, you will receive your e-visa. 

Atlys guarantees the timely delivery of visas as promised. Additional benefits of choosing Atlys as your visa partner include:

• Streamlined visa application: Atlys simplifies the visa application process, saving you time and effort.

• User-friendly platform: The platform is designed for ease of use, making the application process straightforward and hassle-free.

• Secure handling: Your personal information is handled with the utmost security and confidentiality.

The Saudi visit visa is a multiple-entry visa valid for one year and allows for a stay of up to 90 days.

While Al Madinah is open to all tourists, access to Makkah is restricted to Muslim visitors. Tourists with valid visas can explore Al Madinah and its surroundings, but visiting Makkah is prohibited.

Yes, you must print out your e-visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia, as you must have a physical copy when you land at the airport.

Yes, a Saudi tourist visa (or e-visa) can be used for various purposes, including Umrah.

A tourist visa permits the performance of Umrah, the lesser pilgrimage, but does not authorise the Hajj pilgrimage. A specific Hajj visa is required to undertake the Hajj.

Note: Umrah is not allowed during the Hajj season for those who do not intend to combine it with Hajj.

There is no restriction on how many times you can perform Umrah in your lifetime.

No, you don’t need a separate Umrah visa, as the Saudi tourist visa allows you to travel for Umrah (but not Hajj).

Yes, you can reapply for a Saudi Arabia visa after rejection. Before starting the reapplication process, review the reasons for the rejection, address any issues, and ensure your new application is complete and accurate. Provide supporting documents and a cover letter to increase your chances of approval.