eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Multiple entry
Validity
90 days
- Processing
- 3–5 business days
- Total cost
- €177 (US$191)
Do Luxembourgish citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yes, Luxembourg citizens need a visa, but they can get a Saudi eVisa online before flying.
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Saudi Arabia Visa for Luxembourg Citizens: eVisa Guide
- Visa required · e-Visa
- Apply about 7 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
Valid 6 months at entry
Stay per visit
Up to 90 days
Multiple entry, 1 year validity
Route
e-Visa online
No embassy visit needed
Two routes into Saudi Arabia
Most people
e-Visa
Luxembourg is on Saudi Arabia's e-Visa list as an EU member state. Apply online on the official portal before flying; no embassy visit is needed for a typical tourism, leisure or family visit.
Used US/UK/Schengen visa
Visa on arrival
If a Luxembourg passport holder already holds a valid, used US, UK or Schengen visa, a visa on arrival is also an option, though the e-Visa is usually the simpler route for this passport.
Saudi Arabia e-Visa types and cost for Luxembourgish 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 Saudi eVisa lets a Luxembourg passport holder stay up to 90 days on each visit, and the visa itself stays valid for a year from issue, so it can be used for several trips. The 90-day limit is per visit, not a running total for the year.
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 per visit: Each entry on the eVisa allows a stay of up to 90 days. Leaving and re-entering starts a fresh 90-day count, within the one-year visa validity.
Multiple entries, one year: The eVisa is valid for multiple entries over one year from the date it is issued, not from the first entry. Plan trips to fit inside that year.
Not a residence permit: The 90-day stay is for tourism, leisure, family visits or Umrah outside the Hajj season. It does not allow work or settling in Saudi Arabia.
Overstaying: Staying beyond the permitted period is handled by Saudi immigration at the border or on exit. There is no general right to extend a tourist eVisa stay.
Your document checklist
Four things to have ready before you start your application, as a Luxembourgish applicant.
Passport
Valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry to Saudi Arabia. Use the same passport for the application and 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 account and to receive the issued eVisa as an attachment.
Payment card
A card that can pay online in Saudi riyals. Luxembourg-issued euro cards normally work through the portal's international payment gateway; check with the card issuer about foreign transaction charges.
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
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Show the approval at the border
No fixed window is published. Approvals are usually quick; applying a week ahead leaves room to fix a rejected photo and resubmit.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date in Saudi Arabia?
Are you travelling for tourism, leisure, visiting family, or Umrah outside the Hajj season?
Are you 18 or over, or travelling with a guardian aged 18 or over?
Do you hold an ordinary Luxembourg 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 the passport
Make sure the Luxembourg passport is valid for at least 6 months from the planned entry date, and that it is the one used for the whole application and the flight.
- 2
Prepare the photo and email
Take a digital photo to the official specification and have a working email address ready to create the eVisa account.
On the official portal
- 3
Register on the official portal
Create and verify an account on the Saudi eVisa portal using the email address.
- 4
Fill in the application
Enter the Luxembourg passport details, upload the photo, and answer the eligibility questions as an EU passport holder.
- 5
Pay by card
Pay the government fee online by card; VAT is added at checkout. Check with the card issuer about any foreign transaction charge on a euro card.
After you apply
- 6
Collect the eVisa by email
If approved, the eVisa arrives as an email attachment. Save a printed or digital copy to show at check-in and on arrival.
- 7
Travel on the same passport
Use the same Luxembourg passport at the airport that was used for the application. Biometrics are taken by Saudi immigration on arrival.
Official website: visa.visitsaudi.com (opens in a new tab)
Questions Luxembourgish travellers actually ask
Yes. Luxembourg is an EU member state, and all EU passports are on Saudi Arabia's eVisa list. There is no need to visit a Saudi embassy for a typical tourist trip.
No, not for a tourist trip. Luxembourg citizens applying for the eVisa use the official online portal instead of an embassy appointment.
The portal accepts international card payments, so a Luxembourg-issued card should normally work. Check with the card issuer about any charge for a payment in Saudi riyals.
The official rule is about validity, not blank pages: the passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry to Saudi Arabia.
Yes. The tourist eVisa covers Umrah outside the Hajj season, as well as tourism, leisure and family visits, on the same visa.
Enter Saudi Arabia on the same passport used for the eVisa application. A different passport number at the border does not match the approved eVisa.
No. Eligibility for Luxembourg citizens is based on the Luxembourg passport itself, since Luxembourg is already on the eVisa list.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Luxembourgish 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 Luxembourg
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
Luxembourg
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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.
Get your Saudi Arabia e-Visa in about five business days, without the portal headaches
Upload a phone photo and your passport, we check them against every rule above, submit, and send your approval to your inbox. From €177 all-in.
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