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

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.

Do you only help British passport holders?

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.

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

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.

How long does my passport need to be valid?

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

What are the photo requirements for the Saudi eVisa Waiver?

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.

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

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.

Do children need their own Saudi eVisa Waiver?

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.

Is the Saudi eVisa Waiver multiple entry?

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.

What happens if my waiver application is refused?

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.

Can I perform Umrah with the Saudi electronic visa waiver?

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.

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

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.

How to Apply for the Saudi eVisa Waiver — Step-by-Step (UK)

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

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.

How to Apply for the Saudi eVisa Waiver: Step-by-Step from the UK

A practical walkthrough for Umrah pilgrims with a British passport — passport, supporting scans if the official form asks for them, photo, payment, and realistic timelines. Ten steps mirror what Saudi Arabia expects online; avoid the mistakes that cause delays.

Last reviewed: 11 May 2026 · Written by the Saudi eVisa Waiver team. British passport holders only — independent waiver assistance, not affiliated with the Saudi government.

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

From the United Kingdom you complete Saudi Arabia's official electronic visa waiver flow online at visa.mofa.gov.sa: British passport and supporting scans, any extra evidence when the form asks for it, a passport-style photo, and itinerary including flight details as the form requires. Saudi guidance is to apply at least 48 hours before departure and up to 90 days in advance. There is no embassy visit. With our team you upload here; we confirm eligibility for British passport holders, then you pay the usual ~£30–£35 official waiver fee plus £49 Standard or £65 Priority assistance per person — neither includes medical or travel insurance.

Step 1 — Check your eligibility

Confirm you meet Saudi Arabia's electronic visa waiver rules for British passport holders applying from the United Kingdom. Read the full UK waiver guide first. Our service is for British passport holders only; we confirm eligibility before you pay.

Step 2 — Prepare your documents

British passport bio page — clear scan or photo, all four corners visible.
Passport-style photo, plain white background, no glasses.
Makkah hotel confirmation (or first city you're staying in).
Return or onward flight confirmation.
Optional: Madinah hotel confirmation if you're visiting Madinah.

Step 3 — Start your application

Choose Individualif you're travelling solo or with one passport, or Groupif you're coordinating a family or party. Each traveller uploads their own files so everything stays linked to the right person in your records.

Step 4 — Upload your documents

Upload everything in one go. Our system reads the documents, fills in the application fields automatically, and shows you the extracted data to confirm or correct before submission.

Step 5 — Review and correct

On the review step, double-check every field: names exactly as they appear in your passport, dates of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format, and passport numbers without spaces. Small mistakes are the #1 cause of refusals.

Step 6 — Pick Standard or Priority

Standard (£49/person) takes 24–72 hours. Priority (£65/person) aims for under 24 hours. Choose Priority if you fly within five days.

Step 7 — Pay securely

Pay in pounds sterling through Stripe — Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are accepted. We never store your card details.

Step 8 — We submit and track

Our team submits your application, monitors progress, and replies to any follow-up requests from the Saudi authorities. You see live status on your account dashboard.

Step 9 — Receive your waiver approval

Your electronic visa waiver approval arrives by email as a PDF, usually within 24–72 hours. Print one copy and save another to your phone before flying.

Step 10 — Set up Nusuk before you fly

Install the Nusuk app, verify your passport, and queue up your Umrah and Rawdah permits. See our Nusuk app guide for screenshots.

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