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Do Uzbek citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

No, Uzbekistan citizens do not need to visit an embassy: Uzbekistan has been on Saudi Arabia's e-Visa eligible list since August 2023, so most trips can be arranged online.

  • eVisa

    Tourist E-visa

    Entry

    Multiple entry

    Validity

    1 year

    Processing
    3–5 business days
    Total cost
    UZS 2,392,406 (US$189)
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Saudi Arabia eVisa for Uzbekistan Citizens: How to Apply

  • 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
  1. Do you need a visa?
  2. Types and cost in UZS
  3. How long you may stay
  4. Documents
  5. When to apply
  6. Eligibility check
  7. How to apply
  8. FAQ
  9. Uzbekistan vs. Saudi Arabia essentials

  • Passport validity

    6 months at entry

  • Stay per visit

    Up to 90 days

    Visa itself is valid for multiple entries over 1 year

  • Since when

    Eligible since Aug 2023

    Uzbekistan was added to the e-Visa list on 6 August 2023

Two routes into Saudi Arabia

  • Most people

    e-Visa

    Uzbekistan citizens apply online on the official portal before flying. It covers tourism, leisure, visiting family and Umrah outside the Hajj season.

  • Used US/UK/Schengen visa

    Visa on arrival

    If your passport already carries a valid, used US, UK or Schengen visa, you can get a visa on arrival instead, but only when flying with a Saudi-based airline.

Saudi Arabia e-Visa types and cost for Uzbek citizens, in Uzbekistani Soms

e-VisaValidityProcessingGovernment feeAll-in with Plusvisa*

Tourist E-visa

eVisa

1 year

Multiple entry

3–5 business days

US$152 ≈ UZS 1,924,051

≈ UZS 2,392,406

* 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

The eVisa lets Uzbekistan citizens stay up to 90 days on each visit to Saudi Arabia. The same eVisa stays valid for multiple entries for one year from the date it is issued.

  • Up to 90 days per visit: Each time you enter on the eVisa, you may stay up to 90 days. This is the limit per visit, not a running total across the year.

  • Multiple entries for one year: You can leave and come back as many times as you like while the eVisa is valid, as long as each stay stays within 90 days and the passport used matches the one on the application.

  • Not a residence or work permit: The eVisa only covers tourism, leisure, family visits and Umrah outside the Hajj season. It does not let you work or settle in Saudi Arabia.

Your document checklist

Four things to have ready before you start your application, as an Uzbek applicant.

  • Passport

    Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date to Saudi Arabia. Apply and travel on the same passport.

  • 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.

  • Email address

    Used to register on the portal and to receive the issued eVisa as an email attachment.

  • Payment card

    A Visa or Mastercard that is enabled for online payments abroad. Check with your bank before applying, since not every Uzbek-issued card supports foreign online payments.

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. 1

    Apply online

    —

    Form and uploads, about 30 min

  2. 2

    Pay the fee

    —

    By card, on the portal

  3. 3

    Processing

    3–5 business days

    Official estimate

  4. 4

    Approval emailed

    —

    Keep a copy on your phone

  5. 5

    Arrive in Saudi Arabia

    —

    Show the approval at the border

No official limit on how early or late Uzbekistan citizens can apply was confirmed. Apply at least a week ahead to leave time to fix a rejected photo or detail and resubmit.

Four questions, 20 seconds

  1. Is your passport valid for at least 6 months after your planned entry date?

  2. Will you travel on the same ordinary Uzbekistan passport you plan to apply with?

  3. Is your trip for tourism, leisure, visiting family or Umrah outside the Hajj season?

  4. Are you 18 or over, or travelling with a guardian aged 18 or over?

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. 1

    Check your passport and photo

    Make sure your Uzbekistan passport has at least 6 months of validity left, and prepare a digital photo meeting the official specification.

  2. 2

    Have an email address and payment card ready

    You will need a working email address to register, and a Visa or Mastercard enabled for online payments abroad.

On the official portal

  1. 3

    Register on the official eVisa portal

    Create an account on the Saudi eVisa portal with your email address and verify it.

  2. 4

    Enter your passport and trip details

    Fill in your passport details exactly as they appear in your Uzbekistan passport, upload the photo, and answer the eligibility questions.

  3. 5

    Pay the government fee online

    Pay by card on the portal. If the card is declined, check with your bank that it is enabled for international online payments, then try again.

After you apply

  1. 6

    Receive the eVisa by email

    If approved, the eVisa arrives as an email attachment. Save a printed or digital copy to show on arrival.

  2. 7

    Travel on the same passport

    Present the same Uzbekistan passport used in the application at the border. Immigration will capture your biometric details on entry.

Official website: visa.visitsaudi.com (opens in a new tab)

Questions Uzbek travellers actually ask

Yes. Uzbekistan has been on Saudi Arabia's e-Visa eligible list since 6 August 2023, so most tourist trips can be arranged online without visiting an embassy.

Not for a typical tourist trip. Uzbekistan citizens can apply for the eVisa on the official portal. An embassy visit is only needed for purposes the eVisa does not cover, such as work or study.

Only if your passport already carries a valid, used US, UK or Schengen visa. Otherwise, Uzbekistan citizens apply for the eVisa before flying.

The eVisa application asks for your passport details as printed, including the machine-readable lines. No translation or attestation was mentioned on the official portal.

You need a card enabled for online payments abroad. Check with your bank before applying, since not every locally issued card supports international online payments.

The eVisa is tied to the passport number used in the application. If you get a new passport before travelling, you need a new eVisa on that passport.

Yes, outside the Hajj season. The same tourist eVisa covers Umrah, tourism, leisure and visiting family.

Visa sorted

The things that make the first 48 hours easy, compared with home

Your Uzbek 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 · 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 Uzbekistan

  • 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

UZS1 ≈ SAR0.000296 · 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)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec21°24.3°29°34.3°40°42.8°44°43.5°40.2°34.5°27.1°21.9°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
MonthHigh, °CLow, °CRain, mm
January · best216.65.6
February · best24.38.93.7
March · best2913.42.5
April34.318.85.4
May40240.9
June42.826.20
July44280
August43.527.90
September40.224.50
October34.519.70.3
November · best27.113.86.9
December · best21.98.36.2

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

Tashkent

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Riyadh

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How much to tip, in UZS

SAR 1

SAR 1(UZS 3,375.95)

Restaurant bill

Only if a service charge is not already added to the bill.

10–15%

on a SAR 1 bill: SAR 0.10 · UZS 337.59

Cafe or casual meal

Rounding up the bill is common.

SAR 5–SAR 10

UZS 16,879.75–UZS 33,759.49

Hotel porter, per bag

SAR 5–SAR 10

UZS 16,879.75–UZS 33,759.49

Housekeeping, per night

SAR 10–SAR 15

UZS 33,759.49–UZS 50,639.24

Taxi or rideshare

Rounding up the fare is the usual practice.

0–10%

on a SAR 1 bill: SAR 0 · UZS 0

Tour guide, per day

SAR 50–SAR 100

UZS 168,797.47–UZS 337,594.94

Private driver, per day

SAR 30–SAR 50

UZS 101,278.48–UZS 168,797.47

SIM, eSIM or roaming?

Local SIM

Local SIM card

≈ UZS 337,594.94SAR 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

Recommended

Travel eSIM

≈ UZS 189,873.42US$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 UZS 2,392,406 all-in.

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