eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Multiple entry
Validity
90 days
- Processing
- 3–5 business days
- Total cost
- US$191
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
No, Swedish citizens do not need to visit an embassy: Sweden is on the e-Visa eligible list, so a tourist e-Visa can be obtained online before flying.
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Saudi Arabia Visa for Swedish 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
Per visit, within the 1-year visa
Visa validity
1 year, multiple entries
Two routes into Saudi Arabia
Most people
e-Visa
Swedish citizens apply online on the official Saudi eVisa portal before travelling. It covers tourism, leisure, visiting family and Umrah outside the Hajj season.
Used US/UK/Schengen visa
Visa on arrival
Swedish citizens who already hold a valid, used US, UK or Schengen visa in the same passport can instead get a visa at the airport on arrival, without applying beforehand.
Saudi Arabia e-Visa types and cost for Swedish citizens, in Swedish Kronas
| 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
On the e-Visa, Swedish citizens may stay up to 90 days on any one visit. The visa itself stays valid for a year from issue and allows multiple entries, so the 90 days resets each time you re-enter, not once per 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 is per visit, not in total: A Swedish traveller can leave and re-enter Saudi Arabia multiple times within the 1-year visa, with each stay capped at 90 days, rather than 90 days shared across the whole year.
Visa expiry differs from stay limit: The 1-year validity is how long the e-Visa can be used to enter, not how long you can remain. Overstaying past 90 days on one visit is not covered by the visa's year-long validity.
Extensions and overstaying: The e-Visa does not set out an online extension process for tourists. Anyone needing to stay longer should check with Saudi authorities before the 90 days run out, rather than overstaying.
Your document checklist
Five things to have ready before you start your application, as a Swedish 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 in the last 6 months.
Valid email address
Used to create the eVisa account and to receive the issued eVisa as an email attachment.
Payment card
The portal takes payment by card at checkout. A Swedish bank card that supports online payment abroad works; check with your bank first.
Only for some visa types
Valid US, UK or Schengen visa
Only if Only if choosing visa on arrival instead of the e-Visa. Only needed for visa on arrival instead of the e-Visa. Must show an entry stamp from the issuing country, in the same passport.
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
The official portal does not publish a minimum or maximum number of days before travel to apply. Apply at least a week ahead to leave time to fix a rejected photo or detail and resubmit.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your Swedish passport valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to enter 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 if you are not?
Do you hold an ordinary Swedish passport, rather than 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 Swedish passport has at least 6 months left from your entry date, and prepare a digital photo meeting the official specification.
- 2
Have a card ready for payment
The portal charges the government fee by card at checkout, with VAT added. Check your Swedish card can be used for an online payment abroad.
On the official portal
- 3
Register on the official portal
Create an account on the Saudi eVisa portal with your email address and verify it.
- 4
Fill in your details
Enter your Swedish passport and personal details exactly as they appear in your passport, and upload your photo.
Mismatched details are a common reason for refusal.
- 5
Pay and submit
Pay the government fee by card. Once submitted, the application cannot be cancelled.
After you apply
- 6
Receive the eVisa by email
If approved, the eVisa arrives as an email attachment. Keep a printed or digital copy for the airport.
- 7
Travel on the same passport
Enter Saudi Arabia on the same passport used for the application. Immigration takes your biometric details on arrival.
Official website: visa.visitsaudi.com (opens in a new tab)
Questions Swedish travellers actually ask
Yes. Sweden is on the e-Visa eligible list, so Swedish passport holders can apply online on the official portal instead of going to an embassy.
No, not for the e-Visa route. Proof of accommodation and a return ticket are only asked for from applicants using the embassy route, which does not apply to Swedish citizens travelling as tourists.
Only if you already hold a valid, used US, UK or Schengen visa in the same passport. Otherwise, the e-Visa is the route for Swedish citizens.
Yes. The tourist e-Visa covers Umrah outside the Hajj season, alongside tourism, leisure and visiting family, for Swedish citizens as for other eligible nationalities.
Most Swedish cards that support online payments abroad work at checkout on the official portal, which charges in Saudi riyals with VAT added. Check with your bank before applying if you are unsure.
The eVisa is tied to the passport number used in the application. You must enter Saudi Arabia on the same passport, so avoid renewing it between applying and travelling.
General tourist entry does not require proof of insurance, though some transit and Umrah routes carry a mandatory medical insurance requirement, so check which route you are using.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Swedish 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 Sweden
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
Stockholm
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Riyadh
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How much to tip, in SEK
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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