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Saudi Arabia Visa for Algeria Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Algerian citizens can get a Saudi tourist e-Visa online via visa.visitsaudi.com — fee about SAR 463 (~$123) including mandatory insurance, approval usually within 24-72 hours, valid 1 year multiple entry with stays up to 90 days.

Guide last updated September 12, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry date
  • No paper form needed — application is fully online through the Saudi eVisa portal
  • Digital passport-style photo, white background
  • Proof of onward/return ticket
  • Proof of hotel booking or accommodation for the stay
  • No financial statement usually required for the e-Visa itself
  • Biometrics: not required for e-Visa; only required if applying for a longer-stay sticker visa at the embassy
  • Travel health insurance: mandatory and bundled automatically into the e-Visa fee

Visa types

  • Tourist e-Visa (evisit): multiple entry, valid 1 year from issue, max stay 90 days per visit, fee ~SAR 463 (~$123) incl. insurance
  • Business visa: single/multiple entry, requires an invitation letter from a Saudi sponsor, fee varies by duration
  • Umrah visa: for religious pilgrimage only, arranged through an approved Umrah travel agent, not self-service

How to apply online

  • Apply at visa.visitsaudi.com (Saudi Tourism Authority eVisa portal)
  • Upload passport bio page, digital photo, and pay online by card
  • Approval typically arrives by email within 24-72 hours as a PDF
  • Print or save the e-Visa PDF and present it with your passport on arrival

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: SAR 463 (~$123), insurance included, no separate service fee since it's a direct government portal
  • Total cost: ~$123
  • Standard processing: 24-72 hours
  • No official express/priority option, but most approvals arrive within a day

Tips for Algeria travelers

  • Apply at least 5-7 days before travel to allow for processing delays
  • Common rejection reason: passport photo not meeting the plain white-background spec
  • Apply directly through the official portal — avoid third-party sites charging extra fees
  • Extension of stay beyond 90 days is not permitted on the tourist e-Visa; you must exit and reapply

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.