Saudi Arabia visa support for UK residents
Saudi Arabia has opened up considerably to visitors in recent years, but the right route still depends on why you are travelling. Whether you are visiting family, attending a business meeting, taking up work or planning a pilgrimage, we help UK residents understand which visa applies and prepare a clean, well-evidenced application.
We do not make the decision on your visa, and we never promise an outcome. What we do is take the guesswork out of the process so your application is accurate, complete and consistent.
Common routes
UK passport holders are eligible for the Saudi tourist e-Visa. The total cost is approximately SAR 535 (approximately GBP 110), including mandatory insurance.
- Tourist eVisa — an online travel authorisation many eligible nationalities use for leisure, family visits and certain events.
- Business visa — for meetings, conferences and commercial activity, usually supported by an invitation from a Saudi host.
- Work and study visas — sponsored routes tied to an employer or institution, typically arranged with the sponsor in Saudi Arabia.
- Hajj and Umrah — pilgrimage routes with their own rules and seasons; the permitted visa type can change, so current confirmation matters.
Eligibility, conditions and processing all vary by nationality and purpose. We always check the current position against official Saudi government sources rather than relying on assumptions.
What we help with
- Confirming the correct route for your trip and circumstances
- Completing the application form accurately and consistently
- Checking your documents before you submit, so nothing is missing or contradictory
- Preparing supporting letters where they are appropriate
- Booking any required appointment and guiding you through each step
What to prepare
- A passport valid well beyond your intended travel dates
- Your travel dates, purpose and any host or sponsor details
- Proof of accommodation and onward or return travel where relevant
- Any invitation, employment or sponsorship paperwork for business, work or study routes
For the official process and current eligibility, see the Saudi eVisa portal at visa.visitsaudi.com (opens in new tab) and UK travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia (opens in new tab).
When you are ready, contact us with your travel dates and we will match you to the right route and start your application.