On September 27, 2019, the Saudi government launched tourist visas. Applicants wishing to visit Saudi Arabia on this visa may apply under one of the following categories:

Group 1: Nationals of the following countries may obtain an E-visa (online) through the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage website, or upon arrival at any of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ports of entry:

Group 2: Nationals of all other countries may obtain a visa for the purpose of tourism at any of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s missions abroad provided they obtain the following documents:

• Duly filled application form
• Passport valid for at least six months
• Medical insurance valid in Saudi Arabia
• Proof of accommodation (hotel, residence, etc.) for the applicant’s duration of stay in Saudi Arabia
• Visa fees (SAR 300) and insurance (SAR 140)
• Applicants must be 18+ unless accompanied by a legal guardian
• Roundtrip ticket and travel itinerary
• Proof of employment
• Financial solvency/bank statement
• Complete personal information, including the applicant’s home address in the United States 

Applicants should note the following:

• Visa fees are non-refundable in the event of rejection
• Errors in information provided by the applicant may be corrected through the website, not the embassy
• Applicants planning to acquire visas at Saudi ports of entry should ensure they carry international credit cards usable outside their home country
• Visas at ports of entry may only be granted to citizens of countries in Group 1.