Who can use this paid UK waiver assistance?
Assisted applications on this website are for British passport holders only — you must hold a British passport and apply from the United Kingdom. Pricing is in pounds sterling; we do not offer this paid service to anyone who does not hold a British passport.
What is the Saudi electronic visa waiver?
Saudi Arabia offers an electronic visa waiver route (commonly labelled the eVisa Waiver) for travellers who meet specific eligibility rules. When approved, you receive a PDF authorisation by email. You use it together with your passport at the border and for airline check-in, then book Umrah and Rawdah permits in the Nusuk app after approval.
Rules and fees are set by the Saudi authorities and can change. We keep our checks aligned with the current waiver flow for British passport holders.
Where do you apply officially?
The Saudi government accepts electronic visa waiver applications through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa portal: visa.mofa.gov.sa. Rules, fees, and form fields are set by the authorities and can change — always confirm the latest requirements there. Saudi eVisa Waiver provides independent document review and submission support for British passport holders only; we are not affiliated with the Saudi government.
How do you apply for the electronic visa waiver from the UK?
From the United Kingdom, eligible British passport holders can apply online for Saudi Arabia's electronic visa waiver when they meet the rules published by the Saudi authorities. When issued, it is normally a single entry permission with up to six months' validity and a permitted stay of up to six months — always confirm the exact dates on your PDF approval.
Permitted visit types commonly include Umrah outside Hajj season, tourism, business, medical treatment, and study. It is not a substitute for a Hajj visa or a Saudi work visa.
The waiver product does not include health or travel insurance for your visit. The £49 Standard and £65 Priority assistance fees on this site are for our UK document and submission support only — not insurance.
Saudi guidance is to apply through the official online channel (visa.mofa.gov.sa) with your itinerary: at least 48 hours before departure and up to 90 days in advance, with flight details supplied as required. Rules and windows can change — check the official site for the latest wording.
Electronic visa waiver at a glance (UK)
| Topic | Electronic visa waiver |
|---|---|
| Entry | Single entry (typical) |
| Validity | Up to 6 months (as issued) |
| Stay | Up to 6 months (as issued) |
| Umrah (outside Hajj) | Yes — when your approval allows it |
| Tourism, business, medical, study | Yes — when your approval allows it |
| Hajj or work | Not on this route — different visas apply |
| Insurance bundled in waiver fee | No — not bundled with the authority waiver fee |
| Official government fee (waiver only) | Usually about £30–£35 (often ~£33); exchange rates move the exact GBP figure |
| When to apply | At least 48 hours before flight; up to 90 days ahead; flight details required |
| Official application channel | visa.mofa.gov.sa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs — we are not affiliated) |
Who can use the Saudi eVisa Waiver from the UK?
Saudi eVisa Waiver only assists people who hold a British passport and are applying from the United Kingdom. Whether Saudi Arabia accepts your application is decided by the authorities under their published rules — always confirm the latest requirements on visa.mofa.gov.sa.
- Valid British passport (typically six months' validity beyond entry and a compliant photo).
- Hotel and flight details for your trip, as the official form requires.
- Any additional scans the Saudi waiver application asks for in your case.
Not sure? Start an application — we confirm waiver suitability before you pay our assistance fee.
Documents you typically need (UK)
- British passport bio page scan — six months' validity remaining.
- Passport-style colour photo on a plain white background.
- Hotel and flight details for your trip (we use these in your application).
- Email address for your PDF approval.
- Any further documents the Saudi waiver form requests for your application (upload what their form asks for).
How our UK assistance works
- You start the application on our site and upload your British passport, any extra scans the form needs, photo, and trip details.
- We review everything for waiver suitability before you pay.
- You choose Standard (£49 per person) or Priority (£65 per person) for our UK assistance, and pay the official Saudi waiver fee (usually about £30–£35) in the same checkout. Neither includes insurance.
- We support submission through the correct official flow and you receive your outcome by email when Saudi Arabia decides.
How much does it cost?
Expect two separate parts in pounds at checkout: the official Saudi electronic visa waiver fee paid to the authorities — usually about £30–£35 per person (often around £33), without travel or medical insurance bundled in — plus our UK assistance at £49 Standard or £65 Priority per person, which also does not include insurance. The separate Saudi tourist eVisa is a different product with different pricing (often a higher total that may bundle insurance); we do not assist with it.
| What you pay for | Typical amount (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Saudi government electronic visa waiver fee | About £30–£35 (often ~£33); no insurance included |
| Our assistance — Standard | £49 per person (no insurance) |
| Our assistance — Priority | £65 per person (no insurance) |
Groups pay per traveller. You always see the full GBP breakdown before you confirm payment.
How long does the waiver take?
Many decisions arrive within 24–72 hours. In busy periods (Ramadan, school holidays, or before Hajj season) allow up to about a week. Priority aims for a faster turnaround than Standard. See our processing time guide for more detail.
Umrah and Nusuk after your waiver
The electronic visa waiver covers Umrah for eligible travellers according to Saudi rules (not Hajj without the correct Hajj permit). After approval, install the Nusuk app, verify your passport, and book Umrah and Rawdah slots — follow our Nusuk app guide.
What we do not offer: Saudi tourist eVisa
The Saudi tourist eVisa is a different official product with its own nationality list and fees. We do not provide paid assistance for the tourist eVisa. This site, our guides, and our checkout are built only for the electronic visa waiver (eVisa Waiver) for British passport holders.