Instant Saudi EVW (Electronic Visa Waiver)
Apply over the phone — your official approval emailed to you straight away.
The quickest route for British citizens. Our agent completes your Electronic Visa Waiver application on a single phone call, and your approval — processed by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs — is delivered straight to your email.
- Eligibility
- British passport holders
- Entry
- Single entry
- Stay
- Up to 6 months (180 days)
- Valid for
- Umrah (outside Hajj season), tourism, business or study
- Biometrics
- No Saudi Visa Bio app required
What to have ready for the call
- Passport details: Your full name, passport number, issue/expiry dates and nationality exactly as they appear on your British passport.
- Travel dates: Your intended date of arrival in Saudi Arabia. The EVW must be submitted between 90 days and 48 hours before departure.
- Flight itinerary: Details of your confirmed inbound flight.
- Accommodation details: The name and address of your hotel or accommodation in Makkah, Madinah or any other Saudi city.
Requirements for British passport holders
- Passport validity: A valid UK passport with at least 6 months' validity remaining from your arrival date.
- No biometrics: British citizens using the EVW programme are exempt from the Saudi Visa Bio mobile app.
- Scope of travel: Valid for Umrah (outside the official Hajj season), tourism, business or study.
- Visa conditions: Single entry, allowing a stay of up to 6 months (180 days) within the Kingdom.
Once our agent completes your application on the phone, your official EVW approval is processed by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and delivered to your email immediately.