Saudi Arabia eVisa Requirements for Citizens of Germany

When applying for a Saudi Arabia eVisa, you must meet a few simple visa requirements for German travelers.

The basic requirements for the Saudi eVisa include the following:

• Having a German passport valid for at least 6 months on your arrival date in Saudi Arabia
• Uploading a personal photo (passport-style) that is recent, clear and with a white background
• Providing a valid email address
• A debit or credit card to pay the eVisa processing fee

Germans with a passport set to expire shortly (within 180 days of the arrival date) should renew it before applying for a Saudi Arabia visa.

The eVisa is a unique travel permit that cannot be transferred to a different passport. This is important for German nationals with dual citizenship. If you arrive in Saudi Arabia with a passport other than the one you applied for your eVisa with, you will not be authorized entry.

Important: All communications, including the approval and issuing of the eVisa, will be carried out by email.

German citizens must simply fill in the required fields of a Saudi eVisa application form online. This can be done in a matter of minutes.

The electronic visa application form is a simple questionnaire that will require Germans to share the following personal and passport information:

• Full name
• Nationality
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Passport number
• Passport expiry date

Nationals of Germany will also have to provide their travel plans, such as arrival date and accommodation details, and finally, address some health and security related questions. It is essential to review your answers carefully since any minor errors could delay the approval process or lead to a denial.

The average processing time of a Saudi Arabia eVisa is generally between 1 and 2 business days. We recommend that German citizens apply for the Saudi Arabia eVisa at least 7 days before their trip to account for busy touristic periods.

Once approved, the eVisa will be electronically linked to the German passport registered in the application.

You will be notified in a confirmation email. It is advisable to print out a copy of the online visa to Saudi Arabia in case authorities ask to see it during your trip.

Once German applicants have received notification of their eVisa approval, they can travel to Saudi Arabia. The eVisa grants them a full year to enter the country multiple times.

You will be required to show your passport for inspection before being allowed to enter the country.

It is also important that you abide by the permitted dates for entry and departure on your Saudi eVisa. The electronic visa to Saudi Arabia cannot be extended for international visitors.