eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Multiple entry
Validity
90 days
- Processing
- 3–5 business days
- Total cost
- US$191
Do South-Korean citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
No, South Korean citizens do not need to visit an embassy for a typical trip: South Korea is on Saudi Arabia's eVisa list.
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Saudi Arabia Visa for South Korean 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 validity
6 months at entry
Stay per visit
Up to 90 days
Multiple entries allowed
Visa validity
1 year from issue
Two routes into Saudi Arabia
Most travellers
Tourist eVisa
South Korea is on Saudi Arabia's eVisa list. Apply online before flying, upload a digital photo and pay the government fee by card. The eVisa allows multiple entries over one year, with up to 90 days on each visit.
Used US, UK or Schengen visa
Visa on arrival
South Korean citizens who already hold a valid, used US, UK or Schengen visa can instead get a visa at the airport on arrival, without applying online first.
Saudi Arabia e-Visa types and cost for South-Korean citizens, in South Korean Wons
| e-Visa | Validity | Processing | Government fee | All-in with Plusvisa* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 90 days Multiple entry | 3–5 business days | US$152 | US$191 |
* 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
The tourist eVisa allows a stay of up to 90 days on each visit, and it can be used for multiple entries over one year from the date it is issued. The 90-day limit applies per visit, not as a running yearly total.
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.
Per visit, not per year: Each entry allows up to 90 days. The one-year validity means the eVisa can be used again and again within that year, not that stays add up to 90 days total for the year.
No extension process confirmed: No official process for extending the tourist eVisa beyond 90 days was found. Plan to leave before the 90 days end and re-enter on a fresh visit if more time is needed.
Entry is never guaranteed: Holding a valid eVisa does not guarantee entry. The immigration officer at the border makes the final decision, based on the conditions met on arrival.
Your document checklist
Five things to have ready before you start your application, as a South-Korean applicant.
Passport
Valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry to Saudi Arabia. Use the same passport for the whole application and present it 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 in the last 6 months.
Valid email address
Used to create the eVisa account and to receive the approved eVisa as an email attachment.
Payment card
An internationally enabled Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card, used to pay the government fee online. A domestic-only Korean card may be declined, so check with the card issuer before applying.
Only for some visa types
Return or onward ticket
Only if Recommended, not required for eVisa applicants. Not required from South Korean applicants, since South Korea is on the eVisa list, but it is worth carrying one in case an immigration officer asks at the border.
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
The official portal sets no published day limit for applying. Apply with time to fix a rejected photo or detail before you travel.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your South Korean passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date in Saudi Arabia?
Are you travelling for tourism, visiting family, business events, or Umrah outside the Hajj season?
Are you 18 or older, or applying together with a parent or guardian aged 18 or over?
Are you travelling on an ordinary South Korean 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 passport and photo
Make sure your South Korean passport has at least 6 months left from your entry date, and prepare a digital photo that meets the official specification.
- 2
Have a payment card ready
An internationally enabled Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card is needed to pay the government fee at checkout.
On the official portal
- 3
Create an account
Register on the official Saudi eVisa portal with your email address and verify it.
- 4
Enter your details
Fill in your passport and personal details exactly as they appear in your South Korean passport, upload your photo, and answer the eligibility questions.
- 5
Pay the fee
Pay the government fee online by card. VAT is added at checkout.
After you apply
- 6
Receive the eVisa by email
If approved, the eVisa arrives as an email attachment. Save a copy, printed or digital, to show on arrival.
- 7
Travel on the same passport
Arrive in Saudi Arabia on the same South Korean passport used in the application. Immigration captures biometric details on arrival.
Official website: visa.visitsaudi.com (opens in a new tab)
Questions South-Korean travellers actually ask
No. South Korea is on Saudi Arabia's eVisa list, so South Korean citizens can apply online before flying instead of visiting an embassy.
Yes. The eVisa is applied for entirely online through the official portal, so there is no need to visit a Saudi embassy or consulate in South Korea.
The eVisa application does not ask for blank pages. The passport only needs to be valid for at least 6 months from your entry date.
You need an internationally enabled Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card. Some Korean domestic-only cards may not work online, so check with your card issuer before applying.
It is multiple entry, valid for one year from the date it is issued, with up to 90 days allowed on each visit.
Yes. Saudi Arabia has a diplomatic mission in South Korea for applicants who are not covered by the eVisa, such as diplomatic or official passport holders.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your South-Korean 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 220 V · 60 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 South Korea
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).
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
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How much to tip, in KRW
SAR 2,000
Restaurant bill
Only if a service charge is not already added to the bill.
10–15%
on a SAR 2,000 bill: SAR 200
Cafe or casual meal
Rounding up the bill is common.
SAR 5–SAR 10
Hotel porter, per bag
SAR 5–SAR 10
Housekeeping, per night
SAR 10–SAR 15
Taxi or rideshare
Rounding up the fare is the usual practice.
0–10%
on a SAR 2,000 bill: SAR 0
Tour guide, per day
SAR 50–SAR 100
Private driver, per day
SAR 30–SAR 50
SIM, eSIM or roaming?
Local SIM
Local SIM card
≈ SAR 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
≈ US$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 US$191 all-in.
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