eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Multiple entry
Validity
1 year
- Processing
- 3–5 business days
- Total cost
- ₺6,518 (US$189)
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
No, most Turkish citizens do not need to visit an embassy: an ordinary passport qualifies for Saudi Arabia's eVisa.
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Saudi Arabia Visa for Turkish 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
Eligible since
17 October 2023
Türkiye was added to the e-Visa list
Stay per visit
Up to 90 days
Multiple entry, 1 year from issue
Passport validity
6 months at entry
Three routes into Saudi Arabia
Most people
e-Visa
Turkish ordinary passport holders apply online on the official Saudi eVisa portal before flying. It covers tourism, business, family visits and Umrah outside the Hajj period.
Official passport
Embassy visa
The destination guide's general rule is that diplomatic, special and official passport holders apply through diplomatic channels rather than the eVisa portal, so these travellers should contact a Saudi mission in Türkiye.
Used US/UK/Schengen visa
Visa on arrival
Travellers with a valid, already-used US, UK or Schengen visa in the same passport can instead get a visa at the airport on arrival, without applying online first.
Which Turkish passport are you holding?
Türkiye issues ordinary passports and official or diplomatic passports. Saudi Arabia treats them differently for the eVisa.
Ordinary passport
e-Visa eligibleHolders can apply online on the official Saudi eVisa portal for tourism, business, family visits or Umrah outside the Hajj period.
Official or diplomatic passport
Diplomatic channelsThese holders are not on the eVisa route. They apply through a Saudi mission in Türkiye instead.
Saudi Arabia e-Visa types and cost for Turkish citizens, in Turkish Liras
| e-Visa | Validity | Processing | Government fee | All-in with Plusvisa* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 1 year Multiple entry | 3–5 business days | US$152 ≈ ₺5,242 | ≈ ₺6,518 |
* 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.
How long you may stay
On the eVisa, Turkish citizens can stay up to 90 days per visit, with multiple entries allowed over the one year the visa is valid for. The 90 days is a per-visit limit, not a running total across the year.
90 days per visit: Each entry allows a stay of up to 90 days. Leaving and re-entering starts a new 90-day stay, as long as the one-year visa is still valid.
Multiple entry, one year: The eVisa is valid for 1 year from the date it is issued, not from the date of first entry, and can be used for more than one trip within that year.
Not a residence route: The eVisa is for tourism, business, family visits and non-Hajj Umrah. It does not give the right to work or to stay beyond 90 days at a time.
Your document checklist
Four things to have ready before you start your application, as a Turkish applicant.
Passport
Ordinary Turkish passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. 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 account and to receive the issued eVisa as an attachment.
Payment card
A debit or credit card to pay the government fee online at checkout. Check with your bank that it allows payments to the Saudi eVisa portal.
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
—
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
—
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. Approvals are often issued quickly, but applying about a week ahead leaves time to fix a rejected photo or detail and resubmit before you fly.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Do you hold an ordinary Turkish passport valid for at least 6 months after you enter Saudi Arabia?
Is your trip for tourism, business, a family visit, or Umrah outside the Hajj period?
Are you 18 or older, or travelling with a guardian aged 18 or over?
Will you travel on the same passport you use in the application?
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 you hold an ordinary passport
Confirm your Turkish passport is an ordinary passport, not an official or diplomatic one, and that it is valid for at least 6 months after your entry date.
- 2
Prepare your documents
Have your passport, a digital photo meeting the official specification, and an email address ready before you start.
On the official portal
- 3
Create an account
Register on the official Saudi eVisa portal with your email address and verify it.
- 4
Complete the application
Enter your passport and personal details, upload your photo, and answer the eligibility questions.
- 5
Pay the government fee
Pay 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. Keep a printed or digital copy to show on arrival.
- 7
Present it on arrival
Travel on the same passport used in the application. Immigration captures biometric details when you enter.
Official website: visa.visitsaudi.com (opens in a new tab)
Questions Turkish travellers actually ask
Türkiye was added to the Saudi eVisa list on 17 October 2023. Before that, Turkish citizens needed a sticker visa from a Saudi mission.
Ordinary passport holders can usually use the eVisa for tourism, business, family visits and non-Hajj Umrah. A sticker visa from a Saudi mission in Türkiye remains an option if you prefer it or if your trip does not fit the eVisa's purposes.
No. Official and diplomatic passport holders apply through a Saudi mission in Türkiye rather than the eVisa portal.
Yes, outside the Hajj season. The tourist eVisa can be used for Umrah as well as tourism, business and family visits, but not for Hajj itself.
No. The eVisa itself is valid for 1 year from issue and allows multiple entries, but each individual stay is limited to 90 days.
The visa on arrival route is for travellers who already hold a valid, used US, UK or Schengen visa, or who are residents of those places or a GCC country. Turkish citizens without one of these should use the eVisa or an embassy visa instead.
You must travel on the same passport you used for the eVisa application. Using a different Turkish passport, even a newly issued one, can cause problems at the border.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Turkish 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 Türkiye
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 ≈ SAR0.109 · 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
Ankara
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Riyadh
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How much to tip, in TRY
SAR 2(₺18.39)
Restaurant bill
Only if a service charge is not already added to the bill.
10–15%
on a SAR 2 bill: SAR 0.20 · ₺1.84
Cafe or casual meal
Rounding up the bill is common.
SAR 5–SAR 10
₺45.98–₺91.97
Hotel porter, per bag
SAR 5–SAR 10
₺45.98–₺91.97
Housekeeping, per night
SAR 10–SAR 15
₺91.97–₺137.95
Taxi or rideshare
Rounding up the fare is the usual practice.
0–10%
on a SAR 2 bill: SAR 0 · ₺0
Tour guide, per day
SAR 50–SAR 100
₺459.83–₺919.66
Private driver, per day
SAR 30–SAR 50
₺275.90–₺459.83
SIM, eSIM or roaming?
Local SIM
Local SIM card
≈ ₺919.66SAR 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
≈ ₺517.24US$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 ₺6,518 all-in.
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