Visas for UAE residents
Saudi Visa for UAE Residents: Tourist eVisa Help in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Many UAE residents can get the Saudi tourist eVisa online, depending on residence status, profession and passport. Happy Journey checks whether you qualify, fills and submits the application on the official Saudi portal, and shows the government fee with insurance and our fee before you pay. Saudi authorities decide every application.
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Which UAE residents can apply for a Saudi visa
Saudi Arabia lets many residents of GCC countries, including the UAE, apply for its tourist eVisa online. Whether you qualify depends on three things: your residence status, the profession on your UAE residence visa, and your passport.
Residence status
- What we look at
- Ask us
- Why it matters
- An expiring residence visa is a common reason for refusal
Profession
- What we look at
- Ask us
- Why it matters
- Some routes depend on the profession
Passport
- What we look at
- Ask us
- Why it matters
- Some passports qualify for the eVisa directly, whatever the residence
Travel purpose
- What we look at
- Tourism, family visit or Umrah
- Why it matters
- Each purpose may need a different visa
What we check before you apply. Send us your passport and residence visa page and we check it for you.
| Check | What we look at | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Residence status | Ask us | An expiring residence visa is a common reason for refusal |
| Profession | Ask us | Some routes depend on the profession |
| Passport | Ask us | Some passports qualify for the eVisa directly, whatever the residence |
| Travel purpose | Tourism, family visit or Umrah | Each purpose may need a different visa |
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Saudi visa types for UAE residents
Tourist eVisa
- How it works
- Ask us
- Good for
- Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla, weekend trips and holidays
Family visit visa
- How it works
- Ask us
- Good for
- Visiting parents, children or siblings who live in the Kingdom
Visa on arrival
- How it works
- Ask us
- Good for
- A fallback only; we prefer an eVisa before you fly or drive
The visas UAE residents usually ask us about. We confirm which one fits before you pay.
| Visa | How it works | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist eVisa | Ask us | Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla, weekend trips and holidays |
| Family visit visa | Ask us | Visiting parents, children or siblings who live in the Kingdom |
| Visa on arrival | Ask us | A fallback only; we prefer an eVisa before you fly or drive |
The tourist eVisa is applied for on the official Visit Saudi eVisa portal (visa.visitsaudi.com). You can use it yourself. What we add is the eligibility check, careful filling of every field, trip bookings around the visa, and help if the portal rejects a field or a payment.
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Documents we need
Checklist
- UAE residence visa page or Emirates ID, front and back
- A recent photo on a white background
- Your travel dates and where you plan to stay
- If you drive: your car registration and insurance valid in Saudi Arabia
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How Happy Journey applies for your Saudi visa
- 01
Send your documents
WhatsApp your passport, residence visa and photo, or bring them to Mushrif Mall.
- 02
We check eligibility
We confirm which visa fits your status, profession and passport, and quote the full cost.
- 03
We apply online
We fill and submit the eVisa on the official portal. You do not need to visit a visa centre for a tourist eVisa.
- 04
You travel
We send the approved visa to keep printed or on your phone, with a short checklist for the airport or border.
We can book the rest of the trip at the same desk: flights to Riyadh and Jeddah, hotels in Saudi Arabia and travel insurance cover beyond what the visa includes.
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How long the Saudi visa takes
Apply before you pay for non-refundable flights or hotels, and earlier before Eid and UAE public holidays, when many residents travel at once.
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Saudi visa cost for UAE residents
Saudi government visa fee
- Amount
- Ask us
- Notes
- Set by Saudi authorities
Compulsory medical insurance
- Amount
- Ask us
- Notes
- Charged with the visa fee
Happy Journey service fee
- Amount
- On request
- Notes
- Eligibility check, application and support
Driving only: car insurance and border charges
- Amount
- Listed on your quote
- Notes
- Not needed if you fly
What you pay, dated 7 November 2026. Confirmed on your quote before you pay anything.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi government visa fee | Ask us | Set by Saudi authorities |
| Compulsory medical insurance | Ask us | Charged with the visa fee |
| Happy Journey service fee | On request | Eligibility check, application and support |
| Driving only: car insurance and border charges | Listed on your quote | Not needed if you fly |
Planning several trips in the region? Check our list of visa free trips for UAE residents before you pay for any visa.
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Why Saudi visa applications fail and how to avoid it
- The UAE residence visa expires during the trip or is close to expiry
- The passport does not have enough validity left
- The traveller applied for a visa type their status or profession does not allow
- Names or dates on the application do not match the passport exactly
- The photo is blurred, cropped or on the wrong background
- The card payment on the portal failed and the application was never completed
Each of these is avoidable with a check before you apply, which is what we do at our Happy Journey office in Mushrif Mall.
Questions
Saudi visa FAQs
Need a visa for somewhere else as well? See all our visa services from Abu Dhabi. Family in Saudi Arabia coming the other way? Read about the UAE visa for Saudi residents.
What is the Saudi visa cost for UAE residents?
We show the full total before we submit your application.
What are the Saudi visa requirements for UAE residents?
You usually need a passport with enough validity, a UAE residence visa with enough time left, a photo and your travel details.
Can UAE residents get a Saudi visa on arrival?
Airlines and border staff check this, so we confirm your case and apply in advance.
Is there a 1 year Saudi visa for UAE residents?
We confirm the exact validity on your approved visa and explain how many days you can spend in the Kingdom on each trip.
Can I apply for a Saudi visa online from the UAE?
Yes. We submit the Saudi eVisa application online for you using your documents, so you do not need to visit a visa centre for a tourist visa. Saudi authorities make the decision. Once approved we send you the visa, which you keep printed or on your phone for travel.
Can I perform Umrah on a Saudi tourist visa?
If Umrah is the main reason for your trip, read our Umrah visa page, which covers the permit, dates and booking steps in detail.
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