Stopover Visa
Extend your stay in Riyadh or Jeddah at no extra cost and explore the rich heritage and warm hospitality of Saudi Arabia.
How to book a stopover with Saudia?
SAUDIA welcomes you to experience Saudi Arabia's culture and hospitality with a new stopover visa in collaboration with MOFA. Stay for up to 4 days with this 90-day visa.Stopover Visa with Saudia
1. The electronic stopover visa is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
2. The residence period is 96 hours, and it is valid for 90 days from the date of its issuance. The periods may change according to the regulations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
3. The stopover visa is not extendable.
4. The number of stopover visa times allowed for a single visa is one trip per booking.
5. Visa fees, electronic service fees, medical fees, and insurance fees for an individual are calculated and prepared according to the visa regulations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
6. Obtaining the electronic stopover visa does not necessarily guarantee entry to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the documents will be checked by the passport officer to verify the validity of the information that was submitted.
● A recognized passport that does not contain any restriction or condition and is valid for a period of no less than six months (considering the bilateral agreements between the Kingdom and other countries regarding the validity of the passport).
● A confirmed travel ticket to the intended destination, and an entry visa to it or a residence permit if you are not a citizen of the country or if you are not exempted from obtaining a visa to said country.
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Frequently asked questions
- A recognized passport that does not contain any restriction or condition and is valid for a period of not less than six months (considering the bilateral agreements between the Kingdom and other countries regarding the validity of the passport).
- A confirmed travel ticket to the intended destination, and an entry visa to it or a residence permit if you are not a citizen of the country is not one of its citizens or are exempted from obtaining a visa to said country.
- Select your international departure and arrival destinations.
- Choose your flights with the most suitable connection time for you, up to a maximum of 96 hours.
- If you do not have a valid document to enter Saudi Arabia; Apply for a stopover visa from the additional services page on the Saudia website.
- Make sure to prepare your personal photos on your device according to the required specifications (200 * 200px file size -20kb) before you start filling out the form.
- Pay the fees for the ticket and visa in one step on the Saudia website
- After completing the previous steps, you will receive an email with the issued visa and insurance for the duration of your stay in Saudi Arabia.