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Saudi Arabia / Umrah Visa · UK Residents

Saudi Arabia & Umrah Visa for UK Residents – eVisa & Business Entry Permit Processing

Saudi Arabia offers a fast online eVisa route for tourism and Umrah pilgrimage, alongside a separate process for business entry permits. GoSchengen manages your complete eVisa or Umrah application, matching the correct category to your travel purpose for skilled workers, students, spouse visa holders, refugees, and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) residents holding non-EU passports in the UK.

01 — Speed
Most tourist eVisa applications processed and approved within days.
02 — Documentation
Full eVisa and Umrah application filing, matched to the correct category.
03 — Compliance
Dedicated service for UK eVisa holders and UKVI Share Code verification.
Two application routes

Tourist eVisa vs Umrah Visa — Which One Do You Need for Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia processes tourism and pilgrimage travel through separate application routes, each with distinct requirements. Choosing the correct category from the outset avoids delays and ensures your entry purpose matches your visa type.

General travel

Saudi Tourist eVisa

Available to eligible nationalities for leisure travel, sightseeing, and general tourism. Applied for entirely online and typically approved within a few working days, with multiple-entry validity in most cases.

Pilgrimage

Umrah Visa

A dedicated route for pilgrims travelling to perform Umrah, processed through authorized Umrah service providers and requiring additional documentation specific to pilgrimage travel, including confirmed accommodation in Makkah and Madinah.

Eligibility & requirements

Saudi Arabia Visa Requirements for UK Residents (eVisa & Status Holders)

If you hold a non-EU passport — such as an Indian, Pakistani, Nigerian, or Middle Eastern passport — and reside in the UK, your eligibility for the Saudi eVisa depends on your nationality and travel purpose.

Essential document checklist

Valid UK eVisa / UKVI Share Code Verification

Your digital UK residency must be verifiable online. We generate and validate your UKVI Share Code where it's required as supporting evidence of your legal status.

Valid Passport with Sufficient Validity

Your passport must generally remain valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended date of entry into Saudi Arabia, with at least one blank page.

Recent Passport-Style Photograph

A clear, recent digital photograph meeting the visa portal's photo specifications, submitted with your online application.

Confirmed Accommodation & Return Travel

Hotel bookings covering your full stay and a confirmed return or onward flight, with Umrah applicants also requiring accommodation in the holy cities.
By applicant profile

Tailored Support for Every UK Applicant Profile

Employed & Self-Employed Applicants

Employer no-objection letters or business bank statements where required for business entry permits.

University Students & Academic Visa Holders

Guidance on eVisa eligibility using student status, suited to Umrah or leisure travel during breaks.

Refugees & Travel Document Holders

Specialized handling for Geneva Convention travel documents, where additional processing steps may apply.

Applicants Receiving UK Government Benefits

Guidance on any additional financial documentation that may strengthen your application where requested.

Travel purpose

Saudi Arabia Visa Categories We Handle

We structure your application based on your specific reason for travel to Saudi Arabia.

Leisure

Saudi Tourist eVisa

For sightseeing in Riyadh, AlUla, the Red Sea coast, and general holiday travel.

Pilgrimage

Umrah Visa

For pilgrims travelling to perform Umrah in Makkah and Madinah, processed through authorized service providers.

Corporate

Business Entry Permit

For corporate meetings, trade exhibitions, and business consultations across Saudi Arabia's major cities.

Common mistakes to avoid

Why Some Saudi Arabia Visa Applications Are Delayed or Rejected

Applying under the wrong category, or submitting an Umrah application without confirmed accommodation in the holy cities, is one of the most common and preventable errors travellers make when applying independently.

Mismatched passport information, missing accommodation confirmations, and applying for a tourist eVisa when an Umrah visa is required can all result in delayed or rejected applications. GoSchengen confirms your correct category and checks every document before submission.

3-step application process

The GoSchengen Saudi Arabia Visa Process

01

Eligibility Check & Route Confirmation

We assess your nationality, travel purpose, and UK status to confirm whether the tourist eVisa, Umrah visa, or business permit applies to you.

02

Application Filing & Document Preparation

We complete your online application, secure required accommodation confirmations, and prepare all supporting documents.

03

Approval & Travel-Ready Confirmation

Receive your approved eVisa or Umrah visa, verified and ready for travel to Saudi Arabia.

Why GoSchengen

Why GoSchengen Outranks Independent Applications

Correct Route, First Time

We confirm whether you need the tourist eVisa, Umrah visa, or a business permit before you apply, preventing wasted applications or preventable rejections.

100% UKVI Share Code Mastery

Where UK status verification is required, we generate and present your UKVI Share Code correctly for your application.

Multi-Destination Expertise

Combining Saudi Arabia with a wider trip? We also cover Dubai/UAE, Turkey, and all major Schengen destinations.

Strict GDPR Compliance

Your passport details, financial records, and personal documentation are handled under strict UK data privacy standards.

Frequently asked questions

Saudi Arabia / Umrah Visa FAQs

Most Saudi tourist eVisa applications are approved within a few working days, though we recommend applying at least a week before travel to allow for any additional review.

Yes. Umrah pilgrimage travel is processed through a dedicated Umrah visa route with specific requirements, including confirmed accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, separate from the general tourist eVisa.

British citizens holding a full UK passport can typically apply for the same eVisa system, though processing may differ from non-UK passport holders. Our services are focused on UK residents holding non-EU passports.

In many cases, tourist eVisa holders are permitted to perform Umrah during their stay, though requirements can change. We confirm the current rules before your application to ensure your visa matches your full itinerary.

If your application is rejected, we review the reason provided, confirm the correct category, and assist in preparing a fresh, corrected application.

Ready to Apply for Your Saudi Arabia or Umrah Visa?

Let our specialists confirm your correct route and handle your complete eVisa, Umrah, or business permit application, start to finish.

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