Thursday, July 3, 2025
How to Use a Saudi Transit Visa for performing Umrah
You can now take advantage of a free stopover visa that allows residents of GCC countries to perform Umrah during their foreign travel plans if they have a layover in Saudi Arabia. The service is free of charge. Bookings with Saudia Airlines and Flynas make this visa achievable, making it easy to combine lengthy flights with a religious visit. Most Viewed: Saudi Arabia issues urgent recall for Anker power bank over safety concerns
What is the free stopover visa of Saudi Arabia?
Visitors visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can extend their stay for up to three days (96 hours) with a special transit visa, sometimes known as a stopover visa.
Passengers traveling on Flynas or Saudia Airlines can use it to go to Madinah or Makkah for religious activities like Ziyarah and Umrah. The visa itself does not cost anything; however, there are small administrative costs and medical insurance that are required.
Who can get a free stopover visa?
Criteria for eligibility:
* Accessible to all passengers having a layover in Saudi Arabia.
* Must be traveling with Flynas or Saudia Airlines.
* All nationals and permanent residents of the GCC are eligible.
* A regular transit visa is an alternative for passengers flying with other airlines. Recommend: KSA rolls out third phase of e-salary transfers for household workers
The Stopover Visa and Its Benefits:
- Visas are free, with minimal application and insurance fees.
- Enjoy up to 96 hours stay in Saudi Arabia
- Visit other sacred places or perform Umrah.
- Eligible flight bookings trigger automatic visa issuance.
- You have 90 days from the date of issue to use it.
- Appointments for religious trips, such as Umrah or Ziyarah, must be made in advance through Nusuk.sa.
Visa validity and duration:
* Duration: 90 days starting from the day it is issued.
* No more than four days (96 hours).
* Only for single entry.
* Non-extendable.
* Subject to change depending on the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read: Saudi Crown Prince allows 90 more days to shape the future of landlord-tenant relations
Conditions and Required Documents:
The following are requirements for the transit visa:
* A fully valid, six-month passport must be presented.
* Your confirmed next flight and, if necessary, your destination's valid visa or residence permit.
* For a Saudi visa, you will need a passport-sized photo (200 × 200 pixels, no more than 20 KB).
Airline reservations with Saudia:
Fee for Visa: None
Price for the application: 39.50 Saudi Riyals
Cost of medical coverage: starting at 13 Saudi Riyals
Validity: three months.
Duration: up to ninety-six hours
Processing of applications is done automatically throughout the booking process. See Also: An expatriate arrested in Saudi Arabia for engaging in immoral acts in a spa center
Flynas bookings:
Price for the application: 39.50 Saudi Riyals
Cost of medical coverage: starting at SAR 13 Saudi Riyals
Validity: 3 months
Duration: Up to 96 hours
Application process: You will automatically receive it when you book your flight.
Steps for requesting a free transit visa:
1. Go to the website of the airline (Saudia.com or Flynas.com).
2. Find flights that stop in Saudi Arabia, whether you're flying out or coming back.
3. Pick a flight and fill up your trip information.
4. When making your reservation, you will have the option to apply for a stopover visa.
5. Fill up your passport number, ID from Emirates (if relevant), address, and contact information. Upload a passport-size photograph and add any necessary health information.
6. Complete your payment and finalize your reservation.
7. Your insurance paperwork and transit visa will be sent to your email shortly after confirmation. Like and Follow Saudi Expatriates on Facebook
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