eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Multiple entry
Validity
90 days
- Processing
- 3–5 business days
- Total cost
- €177 (US$191)
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yes, but Finnish citizens can apply online: an eVisa covers most tourist trips to Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia Visa for Finnish Citizens: eVisa Guide
- Visa required · e-Visa
- Apply about 14 days before arrival
- Decision in 3–5 business days
- Verified
Plusvisa is a private visa application service, not a government agency or embassy. Official government source: Saudi eVisa portal, visa.visitsaudi.com.
Table of contents
Passport validity
6 months at entry
From the date you enter Saudi Arabia
Stay per visit
Up to 90 days
Multiple entry, valid 1 year
Who it's for
Tourism, Umrah, family visits
Outside the Hajj season
Three routes into Saudi Arabia
Most Finnish travellers
e-Visa
Finland is on Saudi Arabia's e-Visa eligible list, so most Finnish citizens apply online before flying, rather than at an embassy or on arrival.
Used Schengen visa
Visa on arrival
A Finnish passport already qualifies for the e-Visa. This route mainly suits travellers who hold a valid, already-used US, UK or Schengen visa and prefer to get a visa at the border instead.
Diplomatic passports
Embassy visa
Finnish diplomatic, special or official passport holders cannot use the e-Visa and must apply through diplomatic channels or a Saudi embassy instead.
Saudi Arabia e-Visa types and cost for Finnish citizens, in Euros
| e-Visa | Validity | Processing | Government fee | All-in with Plusvisa* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 90 days Multiple entry | 3–5 business days | US$152 ≈ €141 | ≈ €177 |
* The government fee is the government's own charge, never refundable. All-in adds Plusvisa's service fee, per traveller; it is refunded if we cause a refusal.
The 90-day rule, and what it does not mean
A Finnish passport holder with an eVisa can stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days on each visit. The eVisa itself is valid for multiple entries over one year from the date it is issued.
Tourist E-visa: 90 days per visit.
Arrive 1 March
63 of 90 days
1 Mar – 2 May: 63 of the 90 days this visa allows in one visit.
90 days is per visit, not in total: The 90-day limit applies to a single stay. The one-year eVisa lets a Finnish traveller make several separate visits, each up to 90 days, within that year.
It does not guarantee entry: Holding an eVisa, or qualifying for one as a Finnish citizen, does not guarantee entry. The immigration officer at the border makes the final decision.
Passport validity still applies: The 90-day stay only works if the Finnish passport has at least 6 months left from the date of entry. Renew before applying if it is close to expiry.
Your document checklist
Four things to have ready before you start your application, as a Finnish applicant.
Passport
Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry to Saudi Arabia. A Finnish passport meeting this rule qualifies for the e-Visa, and must be the one presented at the border.
Digital photo
200 x 200 pixels, 5 to 100 KB, plain white background, no other people or objects, face filling 70 to 80 percent of the frame, taken within the last 6 months.
Valid email address
Used to create the eVisa portal account and to receive the issued eVisa as an email attachment.
Payment card
A debit or credit card that can pay in Saudi riyals online; most Finnish bank and card provider cards work for this, but check for foreign transaction fees before paying.
When should you apply?
Processing takes 3–5 business days. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.
Processing
Standard3–5 business days
Pick your arrival date
- 1
Apply online
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Form and uploads, about 30 min
- 2
Pay the fee
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By card, on the portal
- 3
Processing
3–5 business days
Official estimate
- 4
Approval emailed
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Keep a copy on your phone
- 5
Arrive in Saudi Arabia
—
Show the approval at the border
No official minimum or maximum lead time was found for Finnish applicants. Apply at least two weeks before the trip to leave time to fix a rejected photo or detail and reapply.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your Finnish passport valid for at least 6 months from your entry date?
Are you travelling for tourism, Umrah outside Hajj season, or to visit family?
Is your trip 90 days or less?
Do you hold an ordinary Finnish passport, not a diplomatic, special or official one?
Result
Answer all four
Four quick checks of the rules that most often catch travellers out, and we'll tell you where you stand.
The application, step by step
Before you apply
- 1
Check your Finnish passport
Make sure it has at least 6 months of validity left from your planned entry date, and that it is the passport you will travel on.
- 2
Prepare a compliant photo
Take a digital photo on a plain white background, meeting the official size and format specification, before you start the application.
On the official portal
- 3
Register on the official eVisa portal
Create an account with your email address and verify it on the official Saudi eVisa portal.
- 4
Enter your details
Fill in your Finnish passport and personal details exactly as they appear in your passport, upload your photo, and answer the eligibility questions.
- 5
Pay the government fee
Pay online by card; VAT is added at checkout. Finnish-issued cards can normally be used.
After you apply
- 6
Receive the eVisa by email
If approved, the eVisa arrives as an email attachment. Save a printed and a digital copy to show on arrival.
- 7
Travel on the same passport
Enter Saudi Arabia on the same Finnish passport used in the application. Biometric details are taken by immigration on arrival.
Official website: visa.visitsaudi.com (opens in a new tab)
Questions Finnish travellers actually ask
Yes. Finland is on Saudi Arabia's e-Visa eligible list, so most Finnish citizens can apply online before flying instead of visiting an embassy.
No specific blank page rule is published for Finnish passports. The main passport requirement is at least 6 months of validity left from the date of entry.
Yes. The tourist eVisa covers Umrah outside the Hajj season, as well as tourism and family visits, for eligible passport holders including Finnish citizens.
You must travel on the same passport used in the eVisa application. If you renew your passport afterwards, you may need to reapply, since the eVisa is tied to the passport number.
No, not usually. Finnish citizens qualify for the eVisa directly, so the on-arrival route is mainly for travellers from countries not on the eVisa list who hold a valid, used US, UK or Schengen visa.
Many visitors can hire a car with a valid foreign or international driving licence, but rules vary by nationality. Check with the car hire company in Saudi Arabia before you travel.
General tourist entry does not require proof of insurance, though some transit and Umrah routes carry a mandatory medical insurance requirement. Check which route your trip uses before flying.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Finnish plug won't fit. Here's what will.
Type G
Three flat pins · 13 A
Type G
Saudi Arabia uses type G sockets and your plugs are type C and F. A C-to-G adapter works for the whole trip.
Voltage
230 V · 60 Hz
Against 230 V · 50 Hz at home. Check the label on chargers and appliances: anything marked 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz works in both.
Pack: one type G adapter and a small power strip — hotel rooms rarely have more than two sockets.
Saudi Arabia drives on the right — just like home
Compare traffic side:
Saudi Arabia · right-hand traffic — same as Finland
Getting around
Riyadh has a metro and bus network; Jeddah and other cities rely on taxis and ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Careem. Car hire is easy and common for trips between cities and to sites like AlUla.
Heat and health
Summers are extremely hot, with daytime highs above 40C from May to September. Carry water, limit time outdoors at midday, and use sun protection, especially away from the coast.
Dress and etiquette
Modest dress is expected for everyone in public: shoulders and knees covered. Alcohol is illegal. Public life pauses briefly at prayer times, when some shops and restaurants close for a short while.
Saudi Riyals, cash and cards
Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi Riyal (SAR).
SAR
€1 ≈ SAR4 · indicative mid-market rate, possibly a few days old
Cards work almost everywhere
Bank cards and mobile payments are accepted in most shops, hotels and restaurants in cities, so carrying large amounts of cash is rarely necessary.
Keep small notes for cash tips
Riyal notes are still useful for tipping porters, valets and drivers, and for small vendors and traditional markets that prefer cash.
ATMs are widely available
Cash machines are common in airports, malls and city centres and accept most international bank cards, but can be scarcer in small towns and rural areas.
Weather by month (Riyadh)
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
6.6°8.9°13.4°18.8°24°26.2°28°27.9°24.5°19.7°13.8°8.3°
- Daytime high
- Grey row = night low
- Best time to go
- Daytime high
- Grey row = night low
- Best time to go
| Month | High, °C | Low, °C | Rain, mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January · best | 21 | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| February · best | 24.3 | 8.9 | 3.7 |
| March · best | 29 | 13.4 | 2.5 |
| April | 34.3 | 18.8 | 5.4 |
| May | 40 | 24 | 0.9 |
| June | 42.8 | 26.2 | 0 |
| July | 44 | 28 | 0 |
| August | 43.5 | 27.9 | 0 |
| September | 40.2 | 24.5 | 0 |
| October | 34.5 | 19.7 | 0.3 |
| November · best | 27.1 | 13.8 | 6.9 |
| December · best | 21.9 | 8.3 | 6.2 |
Monthly averages. Source: NASA POWER climatology, 2001-2020.
January · ideal
The best window runs January, February, March, November and December.
High 21°CLow 6.6°CRain 5.6 mm
Sweet spot: Riyadh has a hot desert climate. Winters, from November to March, are mild and pleasant with cool nights. Summers, from May to September, are extremely hot and dry, often above 40C. Rain is rare year-round.
One time zone
Helsinki
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Riyadh
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How much to tip, in EUR
SAR 60(€14.82)
Restaurant bill
Only if a service charge is not already added to the bill.
10–15%
on a SAR 60 bill: SAR 6 · €1.48
Cafe or casual meal
Rounding up the bill is common.
SAR 5–SAR 10
€1.23–€2.47
Hotel porter, per bag
SAR 5–SAR 10
€1.23–€2.47
Housekeeping, per night
SAR 10–SAR 15
€2.47–€3.70
Taxi or rideshare
Rounding up the fare is the usual practice.
0–10%
on a SAR 60 bill: SAR 0 · €0
Tour guide, per day
SAR 50–SAR 100
€12.35–€24.69
Private driver, per day
SAR 30–SAR 50
€7.41–€12.35
SIM, eSIM or roaming?
Local SIM
Local SIM card
≈ €24.69SAR 100
STC, Zain or Mobily counters at the airport, or their stores in cities Passport required to register the SIM at the point of sale.
eSIM
RecommendedTravel eSIM
≈ €13.89US$15
International eSIM providers, bought online before departure Installs before landing, useful if travelling without a physical SIM slot to spare.
Roaming
Roaming from home
Home mobile operator, activated before departure Usually the most expensive option; check the operator's Saudi Arabia roaming rate first.
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