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Stopover Visa
Up to 96 hours for transit passengers. For Saudia, Flynas, and Flyadeal passengers. Umrah permitted outside Hajj season.
Fee
FREE
Validity
96 Hours
Processing
At Airport
Entries
Single Entry
✓Who is Eligible?
- 1Passengers traveling on Saudia (Saudi Airlines), Flynas, or Flyadeal
- 2Must have an onward ticket showing transit through Saudi Arabia
- 3Available for up to 96 hours
- 4Umrah is permitted outside Hajj season
Application Process
1
Book your flight on Saudia, Flynas, or Flyadeal with a Saudi stopover
2
At the airport, proceed to the Stopover Visa desk
3
Present your passport and onward ticket
4
Receive your free stopover visa stamp
5
The processing fee and insurance cost are minimal
6
Explore Saudi Arabia for up to 96 hours
💡 Important Tips
- →Book accommodations in advance as stopover visitors fill hotels quickly
- →Use the Saudia Stopover Program for hotel discounts
- →Umrah is allowed but requires advance registration at the Hajj Ministry
- →Stopover can be used for tourism, not business activities
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I extend my Saudi tourist visa?▼
The tourist visa can be extended once for an additional 90 days through the Saudi government's Absher platform.
Can I perform Umrah on a tourist visa?▼
Yes, you can perform Umrah outside of Hajj season on a tourist eVisa or visa on arrival.
Is there a dress code in Saudi Arabia?▼
Modest dress is recommended for all visitors, especially at religious sites. The tourism reforms have relaxed many previous restrictions.
Can I get a visa at the airport?▼
Yes, eligible nationalities can get a visa on arrival at major airports including King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah), King Khalid International Airport (Riyadh), and King Fahd International Airport (Dammam).
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Stopover Visa
FREE
Validity96 Hours
ProcessingAt Airport
EntriesSingle Entry