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The Saudi Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) lets British citizens visit Saudi Arabia as often as they like for two years, for tourism, business, study, medical treatment or Umrah. We check your documents and submit the application for you.
All-inclusive, with the Saudi government fee paid for you.
Apply now WhatsApp usThe Saudi government fee is not refunded if an application is refused, which is why we check every detail before submitting.
The ETA is an online entry permit granted by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs via its KSA Visa portal. It’s linked to your passport and covers repeat visits over two years. Children need their own ETA too, and approval has to come through before you fly. It isn’t issued on arrival and can’t be extended once you are in Saudi Arabia.
Not a British passport holder? See our Saudi Tourist Visa page for other eligible nationalities.
| Eligibility | Holders of a valid British passport |
|---|---|
| Validity | 730 days (2 years) from the date of issue |
| Entries | Multiple |
| Maximum stay | Up to 180 days |
| Processing | Usually 2–4 hours after payment; up to 1–3 working days |
| Sponsor or invitation | Not needed |
| Biometrics or embassy visit | Not needed |
| Issued on arrival | No, it must be approved before travel |
| Extendable | No |
| Applications | One per traveller, including children |
About the 180-day stay: the Saudi authorities haven’t clearly said whether the 180 days applies per visit, per year or across the full two years. Most visits are far shorter, but if you’re planning a long stay, speak to us before you travel.
With 6 months or more left on it when you travel. A clear colour scan of the photo page is all we need.
Passport-style, plain background, full face, with no headwear except for religious reasons.
No invitation letter, hotel booking, flight booking or biometric appointment is needed.
Email us your passport scan and photo. We confirm receipt and check eligibility straight away.
We compare your photo, passport dates and personal details with Saudi rules, so a small mistake doesn’t cost you the non-refundable fee.
Your application goes onto the KSA Visa portal the same working day, with the government fee paid by us.
Most ETAs are approved within 2–4 hours. Keep a copy on your phone or printed with your passport.
Eligibility and validity
Applying
Email us a passport scan and photo, and we’ll submit your application the same working day.
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