Living in Saudi Arabia
Direct Answer: Residents of Saudi Arabia can apply for a UAE tourist eVisa online using their passport and a valid Iqama. There is no embassy visit: you upload your documents, pay online and receive the approved visa by email, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Choose your nationality to see the fee and start your application.
You see the fee for your nationality on the next page, before you enter any details.
If you live in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam or elsewhere in the Kingdom and are planning a trip to Dubai or Abu Dhabi, your Iqama is the document that decides how your application is treated, so it is the first thing to check.
Not sure whether you qualify? Contact our support team before you apply.
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Lowest all-inclusive total (government fee plus service fee) for people living in Saudi Arabia. The exact fee depends on your nationality.
| Visa type | Entry | Stay | From (total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Days Visa | Single Entry | 14 days from the date of entry | $ 159.00 |
| 14 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) | Multuple Entry | 14 days from the date of entry | $ 399.00 |
| 30 Days Visa | Single Entry | 30 days from the date of entry | $ 169.00 |
| 30 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) | Multiple Entries | 30 days from the date of first entry | $ 430.00 |
| 60 Days Visa | Single Entry | 60 days from the date of first entry | $ 500.00 |
| 60 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) | Multiple Entries | 60 days from the date of first entry | $ 725.00 |
| 90 Days Single Entry visa | Single Entry | 90 days from the date of first entry | $ 550.00 |
| 90 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) | Multiple Entries | 90 days from the date of first entry | $ 880.00 |
Processing time: 24–48 hoursChoose your nationality for the exact fee
Yes. Saudi residents apply online with their passport and a valid Iqama. The UAE authorities make the final decision, and approval depends on your Iqama details and profession, so it is never guaranteed.
Apply with an Iqama that has at least six months left, and check the date in Absher first. If it expires sooner, renew it before you apply to avoid a rejected or delayed application.
Not always. Some applicants are asked for an employer or sponsor letter or a no-objection certificate. If yours is requested, upload it in the same application so it is not held up.
A colour copy of your passport photo page, a passport-size photograph on a white background, and a copy of your Iqama (front and back). Add the employer letter only if we ask for it.
No. The whole process is online, whether you live in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam or elsewhere in the Kingdom. Your approved eVisa arrives by email.
See also the GCC residents overview or all UAE visa types.
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