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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia for 🇱🇻 LV citizens
Visa on arrival
Visa on arrival – obtain your visa at the port of entry upon arrival.
Maximum stay90 days
Processing timeVaries
Government fee130 USD
AppointmentRequired
Visa validity365 days
EntryMultiple
Other options
Documents
Always required
Valid ordinary passport with at least 6 months validity beyond the date of entry and at least two blank pages.
Saudi authorities generally require at least 6 months passport validity beyond entry for visitors. Saudi tourist eVisa guidance requires at least 6 months passport validity and blank pages for visa and entry stamps. Saudi tourist eVisa/VOA schemes generally require at least 6 months passport validity. Standard Saudi entry requirement for visitors, including GCC residents applying for eVisas. Standard Saudi entry requirement for visitors, including residents of the US, UK and EU using visa on arrival.
Recent passport-style color photograph with white background for eVisa application or visa-on-arrival processing.
The online eVisa portal requires an uploaded digital photo; for visa on arrival, a printed photo may be requested if live capture is unavailable.
Confirmed return or onward flight booking from Saudi Arabia within 90 days of entry.
Holders of tourist eVisas and visas on arrival are generally expected to have a return or onward ticket; airlines may deny boarding without it.
Proof of accommodation for the entire stay (hotel booking, tour package, or host address registered on official platforms).
The eVisa portal typically requires at least first-night hotel details; border officers may ask for proof covering the full stay.
Saudi-compliant travel medical insurance covering the full duration of stay, often issued automatically with the eVisa.
Saudi tourist eVisas usually include mandatory health insurance; travelers should carry the policy certificate or printout.
Recommended
Evidence of sufficient financial means to cover accommodation, transport and daily expenses during the visit.
May be requested at the discretion of consular or border officers; typical examples include recent bank statements or credit card limits.
Travel tips
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
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In Saudi Arabia, contactless payments are extremely common (look for Mada terminals); Apple Pay/Google Pay and tap-to-pay cards often work even for small purchases. Still keep some cash for small vendors or edge cases—having both usually prevents travel friction.
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Plan your day around local rhythm: Friday/Saturday are the weekend in KSA, and around daily prayer times some smaller shops/cafes may pause briefly even in busy areas. If you have a tight plan (museum, tour pickup, shopping), check hours and expect short “pause windows.”
Last verified: 2025-12-05