There are several options to get you a Visa to visit Saudi and attend CPHI whether you are:
National of Eligible countries for
e-Visa or Visa on Arrival
e-Visa or Visa on Arrival
You are permanent residence in the US/UK/EU
You are a holder of a valid visa from the US/UK/Schengen countries (Entered at least once)
You have valid residence in the GCC countries (No less than three months)
Option 1: e-Visa
Tourists from eligible countries can apply for a tourist visa online through the e-Visa portal before their trip.
The e-Visa will be a one-year, multiple-entry visa, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the country. The tourist visa allows you to take part in tourism-related activities such as events, family & relatives visits, leisure, and Umrah (excluding Hajj) and excludes other activities such as studying
Eligible Countries
Countries Eligible for e-Visa & Visa on Arrival.
North America
CANADA - PANAMA - SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS - UNITED STATES
Europe
ALBANIA - ANDORRA - AUSTRIA - BELGIUM - BULGARIA - CROATIA - CYPRUS - CZECH REPUBLIC - DENMARK - ESTONIA - FINLAND - FRANCE - GEORGIA - GERMANY - GREECE - NETHERLANDS - HUNGARY - ICELAND - IRELAND - ITALY - LATVIA - LIECHTENSTEIN - LITHUANIA - LUXEMBOURG - MALTA - MONACO - MONTENEGRO - NORWAY - POLAND - PORTUGAL - ROMANIA - RUSSIA - SAN MARINO - SLOVAKIA - SLOVENIA - SPAIN - SWEDEN - SWITZERLAND - UKRAINE - UNITED KINGDOM
Asia
AZERBAIJAN - BRUNEI - CHINA (INCLUDING HONG KONG AND MACAU) - JAPAN - KAZAKHSTAN - KYRGYZSTAN - MALAYSIA - MALDIVES - SINGAPORE - SOUTH KOREA - TAJIKISTAN - THAILAND - TURKEY – UZBEKISTAN
Africa
MAURITIUS - SEYCHELLES - SOUTH AFRICA
Oceania
AUSTRALIA - NEW ZEALAND
Option 2: Visa On Arrival
Tourists can apply for a Visa on Arrival at one of Saudi Arabia's entry points if any of the following conditions apply:
1- The tourist is from one of the countries in the Eligible Countries list above on this page
2- The tourist is holding USA, United Kingdom, or Schengen visas. (Please check the Requirement below)
3- Holders of permanent residence from the (US, UK, or EU) after ensuring the presence of the resident. This includes first-degree relatives of the visa holders coming with them. (Please check the Requirement below).
Information:
Countries Eligible for e-Visa & Visa on Arrival.
North America
1- Visa on Arrival Price: SAR 300 (about USD 80).
2- Medical Insurance Fees: SAR 180 (about USD 48.03).
3- Entry: Multiple Entry or single entry, depending on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
4- Validity: The multiple entry visa is valid for a year from its issue date. The visa allows for stays of up to 90 days.
Requirements for US, UK, & Schengen Visa holders to qualify for a visa on arrival if the below conditions are met:
1- Your visa must be a business or tourist visa.
2- Your visa must have been used at least once and have an entry stamp from the issuing country (Digital entry stamps are not accepted).
3- Your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of entry into Saudi.
Residents from the UK, US, and EU to qualify for a visa on arrival if the below conditions are met:
1- You must hold a permanent residence permit from a country in the U.K., U.S., or EU.
2- Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the entry date into Saudi.
Option 3: Visa for GCC Countries Residents
Information:
1- eVisa Price: SAR 300 (about USD 80).
2- Application Fee: SAR 39.44 (about USD 10.50).
3- Medical Insurance Fees: not included (price determined based on the provider).
4- Entry: Multiple Entry or single entry, depending on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
5- Validity: The multiple-entry visa is valid for a year from its issue date and allows for stays of up to 90 days.
Requirements:
1- You must provide a residency visa from one of the GCC countries with a minimum validity of at least three months.
2- Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the entry date into Saudi.
3- For travelers under 18 years old, the traveler's parent is required to apply for an eVisa first.
1- You must provide a residency visa from one of the GCC countries with a minimum validity of at least three months.
2- Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the entry date into Saudi.
3- For travelers under 18 years old, the traveler's parent is required to apply for an eVisa first.
Option 4: None of the above
Information:
1- You can check other visa options at https://ksavisa.sa.
2- Tourists who are not from the eligible countries list should apply for a consulate visa through Saudi Embassies And Consulates.through Saudi Embassies And Consulates.
