Comprehensive Guide to Saudi e-Visa For Children
The Saudi e-Visa has made travel to Saudi Arabia more convenient. However, there will always be concerns about children’s e-Visas.
This article will go into deeper detail and explain how to get a Saudi e-Visa for Children.
What is a Saudi e-Visa?
The Saudi e-Visa or electronic visa is a digital travel document. This allows travelers from eligible countries to enter and visit the country for various purposes like sightseeing, business/events/conferences, family/friends’ get-togethers, and the Umrah pilgrimage. This Saudi e-Visa grants a one-year validity period. Also, the holders can enter the country multiple times and stay continuously for 90 days.
Do Children Need Saudi e-Visa Separately?
Yes. Children under the age of 18 must obtain their own Saudi e-Visa before entering the country.
Eligibility for Children
Here is the list of essential requirements to obtain a Saudi e-Visa for children.
- A valid Passport
- Passport-Size Photo
- Application Form filled out by parents/legal guardians
- A birth certificates
- Other Relationship Proof (if needed)
Application Guide to Obtain Saudi e-Visa for Children
Please be aware that the entire procedure must be completed by the parents or legal guardians. Minor children are not permitted to fill out the application.
- Go to the Saudi e-Visa portal and find the Application Form
- Check for your eligibility
- Fill out the Application
- Provide the Child’s details and Application Id of Parent
- Upload all the documents and proof
- Make the final payment
- Wait for the processing and approval
- You will receive the approved Saudi e-Visa for your child along with the Insurance at the given email address.
- Download and Print
Know These Things Before the Trip
- Parents or legal guardians must travel with the minor child.
- Parents or legal guardians traveling with the minor child must obtain a Saudi e-Visa
- Only Muslim citizens can enter Mecca and Medina.
- Every traveler must respect the customs, people, and environment of the country
- Carry all necessary medicines if your child has any along with the prescription.
- Stay hydrated
- Understand almost everything about the country, especially about the major family-friendly destinations.
- Carry travel documents of you and your children along with the e-Visa all the time.
- Carry Saudi Arabian Currency-Riyal for an emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the Saudi e-Visa for Children extendable?
No. Saudi e-Visa for children cannot be extended.
Authorized Entry Ports for Saudi e-Visa holders (Both Adults & Children)
Here is the list –
Airports
- King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), Jeddah
- King Khalid International Airport (RUH), Riyadh
- Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED), Medina
- King Fahd International Airport (DMM), Dammam
Seaports
- King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam
- Jeddah Islamic Port, Jeddah
- King Fahd Industrial Port, Jubail
- Yanbu Commercial Port, Yanbu
Land Border Crossings
- Saudi-Jordan Border
- Saudi-Iraq Border
- Saudi-Kuwait Border
- Saudi-UAE Border
How to Get Help From the Help Desk?
Just write your difficulties to us. The official e-Visa Help Desk will always be there for you.