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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What is the Saudi tourist eVisa — and do you offer it?

The Saudi tourist eVisa is a different official product: its own nationality rules, fee structure (often a higher total in pounds than the electronic visa waiver), and insurance handling. We do not provide paid assistance for the tourist eVisa. We only help British passport holders with the Saudi electronic visa waiver (eVisa Waiver), where the government waiver fee is usually about £30–£35 and does not bundle travel or medical insurance.

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 Hajj on the Saudi eVisa Waiver?

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.

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British passport holders: Saudi electronic visa waiver for Umrah (2026)

If you hold a British passport and live in the United Kingdom, you may be able to use Saudi Arabia’s electronic visa waiver (eVisa Waiver) for Umrah when you meet Saudi Arabia’s published eligibility rules for your trip. Our paid assistance is for British passport holders only and waiver-only; we do not help with the separate Saudi tourist eVisa.

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.

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Quick answer

Do British citizens use the electronic visa waiver for Umrah?

Yes — when you qualify under Saudi rules, the electronic visa waiver is the route we help with for Umrah. You still need a valid passport, compliant photo, and any qualifying visa evidence Saudi Arabia asks for. We confirm eligibility before you pay. We do not assist with the Saudi tourist eVisa.

Key facts at a glance

Who we help: Customers in the United Kingdom
Passport: British (UK) passport (when eligible for waiver)
Product: Saudi electronic visa waiver (eVisa Waiver)
Our assistance: £49 Standard · £65 Priority per person
Official fees: Saudi waiver fee (~£30–£35 typical) — no insurance bundled
Processing: Often 24–72 hours

What the electronic visa waiver can cover for UK pilgrims

Umrah outside Hajj season, subject to Saudi rules and your approval document.
Visits to Makkah and Madinah when permitted — book permits in Nusuk.
Other permitted stays as shown on your Saudi approval — always read your PDF.

What British passport holders typically need (waiver route)

Valid British passport with 6+ months validity and two blank pages.
Any supporting scans the Saudi waiver form requests when you apply with your British passport (upload what their form asks for).
Recent passport-style colour photo on a white background.
Working email address; payment in GBP.
Makkah hotel and return/onward flight details for your application.

How we help British citizens in the UK

Start the application on this site (British passport holders only).
Upload your British passport, any extra scans the form asks for, photo, hotel, and flight.
We review waiver suitability before you pay.
Pay the official Saudi waiver fee (usually about £30–£35) plus Standard (£49) or Priority (£65) per person — insurance not included.
Receive your waiver approval by email when Saudi Arabia decides.

Umrah on a British passport

After approval, install the Nusuk app, verify your passport, and book your Umrah and Rawdah permits. Hajj requires a different official Hajj visa — not the waiver.

British passport and dual nationality

Our paid assistance is only for applications that use a British passport. If you hold more than one nationality, you must use your British passport consistently with this service and follow Saudi Arabia’s official requirements on visa.mofa.gov.sa.

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