Saudi Arabia has officially released its updated 2026 electronic visa system, granting online access to citizens from 66 nations. The digital permit allows international tourists to make multiple entries and stay for up to 90 days within a single year. Tourism officials confirmed that the new eVisa covers leisure, family visits, and Umrah, while strictly excluding Hajj and studying.
Streamlined Digital Immigration Portal
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has published its updated entry guidelines, opening its borders to global travellers through a streamlined digital immigration portal. International visitors from 66 eligible countries can now secure an electronic visa (eVisa) prior to departure. The platform reduces the traditional visa acquisition process to a few digital steps involving an online application and direct fee payment.
Under the 2026 travel framework, the tourist eVisa is issued as a one-year, multiple-entry document. It permits international travellers to spend up to 90 days in the country per visit. The permit covers leisure travel, family visits, attendance at local events, and the performance of the Umrah pilgrimage, though it strictly excludes educational study and the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
North American Nations Eligible for eVisas
Prospective visitors from North America can bypass traditional embassy visits by utilizing the online portal. The approved nations from this region are: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Grenada, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the United States.
European Countries with Access
Europe accounts for the largest share of the updated list, with dozens of nations granted direct digital access. Travellers from these jurisdictions can obtain their travel documents online before booking flights. The eligible European nations are: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
Asian and African States Eligible
The digital portal also extends to major economic and tourism hubs across Asia and Africa. The approved Asian countries are: Azerbaijan, Brunei, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. The eligible African nations included in the 2026 expansion are: Mauritius, Seychelles, and South Africa.
Oceanic Countries on the List
The remaining jurisdictions on the official registry belong to the Oceania region. Citizens from these nations can use the portal for their entry requirements: Australia and New Zealand.
