Question 1

What is the Saudi electronic visa waiver for British passport holders?

Accepted Answer

The Saudi electronic visa waiver (often called the Saudi eVisa Waiver) is an online entry authorisation from the Saudi authorities for eligible British passport holders applying from the United Kingdom when Saudi rules allow. When issued, it is usually single entry, with up to six months validity and up to six months permitted stay as printed on your PDF. It can cover Umrah outside Hajj season, tourism, business, medical treatment, and study when Saudi rules allow — not Hajj or work on this route. The government waiver fee does not bundle travel or medical insurance; that is separate from our £49 Standard or £65 Priority assistance, which also does not include insurance. It is not the Saudi tourist eVisa — we do not sell assistance for that product.

Question 2

What is the Saudi eVisa Waiver (electronic visa waiver)?

Accepted Answer

The Saudi eVisa Waiver is the same product as the electronic visa waiver: an online authorisation for eligible British passport holders, usually single entry with up to six months validity and stay depending on what you are issued. Common permitted reasons include Umrah (outside Hajj unless you have the correct Hajj permit), tourism, business, medical treatment, and study. The official fee paid to Saudi Arabia is typically about £30–£35 (often around £33) in pounds after conversion and does not include emergency medical or travel insurance. Our paid assistance is £49 Standard or £65 Priority per person on top — only for British passport holders — also without insurance. Rules and fees are set by the Saudi authorities.

Question 3

Do you only help British passport holders?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Assisted applications on this website are only for people who hold a British passport and are applying from the United Kingdom. Pricing is in pounds: the Saudi waiver fee is usually about £30–£35, plus £49 Standard or £65 Priority per person for our help; medical or travel insurance is not included in those amounts.

Question 4

How do I apply for the Saudi eVisa Waiver from the UK?

Accepted Answer

As a British passport holder you apply through Saudi Arabia’s official online process (visa.mofa.gov.sa): passport and scans, any supporting items their form asks for, a compliant photo, itinerary and flight details as required, and payment in pounds. There is no embassy visit. With our help you upload here and we review your file before you pay our £49 Standard or £65 Priority assistance fee on top of the usual ~£30–£35 official waiver fee — neither includes medical or travel insurance.

Question 5

How long does the Saudi eVisa Waiver take for British passport holders?

Accepted Answer

Saudi guidance is to apply online at least 48 hours before your flight and up to 90 days in advance, with flight details as required — check visa.mofa.gov.sa for the latest. Many decisions then arrive within 24–72 hours; in busy periods (Ramadan, school holidays, or before Hajj) allow up to about a week. Our Priority assistance aims for a quicker queue than Standard on our side; the final decision is always with the Saudi authorities.

Question 6

How much does the Saudi eVisa Waiver cost for British passport holders?

Accepted Answer

The official Saudi electronic visa waiver fee is usually about £30–£35 (often around £33) per person when you pay the authorities directly — it does not include travel or medical insurance for your trip. Our assistance is £49 Standard or £65 Priority per person on top of that official fee and also does not include insurance. We show pounds totals at checkout before you pay.

Question 7

Can I perform Umrah with the Saudi electronic visa waiver?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when Saudi Arabia issues you a valid waiver and you follow their rules — including Umrah outside the official Hajj season unless you hold the correct Hajj permit. After approval you book Umrah and Rawdah permits in the Nusuk app. The waiver is not a Hajj visa and is not for work in Saudi Arabia.

Question 8

I do not hold a British passport — can you still help?

Accepted Answer

No. Paid assistance on this website is only for people who hold a British passport and are applying from the United Kingdom. For other nationalities, use the route shown on Saudi Arabia’s official visa portal — we do not assist through this service.

Question 9

Do I need the Nusuk app for Umrah?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After your entry authorisation is approved, Nusuk is the official Saudi app to book Umrah and Rawdah permits. Our Nusuk guide walks British passport holders through setup.

Question 10

How long does my passport need to be valid?

Accepted Answer

Usually at least six months from entry into Saudi Arabia, with two blank pages. Damaged or emergency documents may be refused.

Question 11

What are the photo requirements for the Saudi eVisa Waiver?

Accepted Answer

A recent passport-style colour photo (last six months), plain white background, face the camera, neutral expression, head and shoulders only. No glasses unless medically required; religious covering is allowed if the face is fully visible. We check quality before submit.

Question 12

Do children need their own Saudi eVisa Waiver?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every traveller, including infants, needs their own authorisation. Each child needs their own application, photo, and British passport scan. The same official fee and assistance pricing apply per person; insurance is not included in either.

Question 13

Is the Saudi eVisa Waiver multiple entry?

Accepted Answer

The electronic visa waiver is normally single entry: one arrival in Saudi Arabia within the validity printed on your PDF, with a permitted stay of up to six months depending on what you are issued. It is not the same as the Saudi tourist eVisa, which can follow different entry rules. Always read your approval letter.

Question 14

Can I perform Hajj on the Saudi eVisa Waiver?

Accepted Answer

No. Hajj needs an official Hajj visa or permit through your country’s quota. The electronic visa waiver is for Umrah outside Hajj season (when rules allow), tourism, business, medical treatment, and study — not Hajj and not employment in Saudi Arabia.

Question 15

What happens if my waiver application is refused?

Accepted Answer

Refusals are possible; Saudi authorities decide and may not publish a reason. Common issues include passport validity under six months, poor scans, or eligibility not matching the waiver. Our assistance fee is non-refundable if the authorities refuse after submission, but we review documents first to reduce risk.

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