eSIM and data
For: every passport
Best eSIM for Umrah and Saudi Arabia: How to Choose
How to choose the best eSIM for Umrah in Saudi Arabia: phone checks, data for Makkah and Madinah, STC, Mobily or Zain networks, and setup before you fly.
Destination
Saudi Arabia travel guides
Guides for a trip to Saudi Arabia, for tourism or Umrah. Which visa route fits your passport and residence, how Nusuk permits work, and staying connected.
Before you start
- Check your passport's expiry date. Many countries ask for a passport that stays valid for some months after your trip. Check the rule on the official site for your destination. Our visa guides link to the official sites.
- Passport and residence do different jobs. Your passport decides whether you need a visa. Where you live can decide where and how you apply. Passport vs residence, explained
- Use official sites. Every guide links to the government or official portal. Look-alike sites can charge extra fees. Visas and official sources
For every passport
Visas and entry
For: every passport
Hajj from the UK, USA, Canada and Europe: how the Nusuk Hajj route works
Hajj from the UK, USA, Canada or Europe: how Saudi Arabia's Nusuk Hajj platform works, who can register, the Hajj visa, health rules and scams to avoid.
Visas and entry
For: every passport
Saudi tourist eVisa for GCC residents and US, UK or Schengen visa holders
Saudi eVisa for GCC residents and US, UK or Schengen visa holders: who qualifies (most passports, not all), the SAR 339.44 fee, 90-day stays and Umrah.
Visas and entry
For: every passport
Umrah visa options for any country: tourist eVisa, Umrah visa and Nusuk permits
Umrah from the UK, USA or elsewhere: the Saudi tourist eVisa, Umrah visa, GCC and US/UK/Schengen routes, transit visas and how Nusuk permits work.