Saudi Arabia eVisa Requirements for French Nationals

Once it is submitted, the visa is usually processed within a few days, most often between 3-5 working days,  but it may sometimes be approved a lot faster. Be aware that processing can take longer at busy times of the year, so it is recommended that French citizens submit their application well ahead of their trip.

After it is approved, a copy of the eVisa will be sent to a current email address that the applicant is required to include on their application.

The eVisa is electronically linked to the holder’s French passport, which must be presented at Saudi immigration control to gain access to the country.

However, it is recommended that travelers ensure they have saved their eVisa to their phone or print out a copy to take with them on their trip, in case border officials wish to inspect it upon arrival.

The Saudi Arabia eVisa is a multi-visit visa, meaning the holder can use it for multiple trips to the country, for a maximum stay of 90 consecutive days with each entry.

The total number of non-consecutive days a French eVisa holder can stay in Saudi Arabia is 180, and an approved visa is valid for 1 year from the date of issue.

Once approved, eVisa holders can enter Saudi Arabia via any of the country’s seaports, and via selected airports and land border crossings.

The airports that permit entry with an eVisa are:

• King Khalid International Airport
• King Abdulaziz International in Jeddah
• King Fahd International Airport in Dammam
• Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International

The land border checkpoints that permit entry with the Saudi tourist visa are:

• The King Fahd Bridge from Bahrain
• The Al Batha from the UAE

It’s important to keep in mind that an approved eVisa only permits entry into Saudi Arabia for tourism purposes. French citizens looking to travel to Saudi Arabia for business,  or to work or study should contact their nearest Saudi embassy or consulate for further visa information.

One compulsory requirement that French nationals wishing to enter Saudi Arabia must meet is having mandatory medical insurance, which is automatically assigned once the travel authorization is processed and approved.

Upon approval, a French eVisa holder will be randomly assigned an insurance provider by the Saudi government.  In order to receive medical treatment while in Sadui Arabia, it will be necessary to supply the healthcare provider with the policy number of this compulsory document.