Step-by-step application workflow on ksavisa.sa

Follow these sequential steps to issue a visa through the unified platform:

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    Step 1: Create an account on ksavisa.sa

    Register using your email address and verify your profile with an electronic one-time password (OTP).

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    Step 2: Complete applicant details and upload passport

    Fill in personal particulars exactly as written in your travel document. Upload a clear digital copy of your biometric passport (with at least 6 months validity) and a white-background portrait photo.

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    Step 3: Select mandatory medical insurance package

    Choose an approved health insurance provider from the accredited list. The policy is bundled directly into the visa fee and covers emergency healthcare in Saudi Arabia.

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    Step 4: Settle official fees online

    Pay securely using international credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Mada).

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    Step 5: Download approved digital visa

    For eligible e-visa categories, the approved PDF entry visa with official QR code is issued and emailed within minutes.

What is the KSA Visa Unified National Visa Platform?

Launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), ksavisa.sa serves as Saudi Arabia’s Unified National Visa Platform, replacing outdated, fragmented application portals (including legacy Enjaz systems).

The centralized platform seamlessly integrates over 30 government ministries, security agencies, and tourism bodies (including Jawazat, Ministry of Tourism, ZATCA, and the Insurance Authority) into a single streamlined digital front door for foreign travelers.

Which visa types can be applied for on ksavisa.sa?

The platform manages the complete lifecycle of international entry permissions into the Kingdom:

1. Tourist e-Visas: Instant issuance for nationals of eligible countries and GCC expatriate residents holding qualifying professions.

2. Umrah Visas: Individual pilgrimage entry permits with flexible arrival dates outside the official Hajj season.

3. Family and Personal Visit Visas: Entry permits for relatives of Saudi citizens and Iqama-holding expatriate residents.

4. Business and Commercial Visas: Fast-track entry for corporate investors, conference attendees, and commercial delegations.

5. Transit and Stopover Visas: Automated 96-hour air transit entry permits issued in partnership with national carriers (Saudia and Flynas).

Using the smart visa eligibility and fee calculator

A major innovation of the KSA Visa platform is its interactive eligibility tool:

Travelers simply input their nationality, current country of residence, and intended travel purpose. The system instantly verifies whether they qualify for an instant digital e-visa, visa-on-arrival, or require consular processing.

The engine outputs transparent, itemized fee breakdowns (visa application fee, issuance charge, and statutory medical insurance premium), eliminating unexpected broker surcharges.

Tracking application status and customer support

Applicants can track the progress of submitted requests at any time by entering their Application Number and passport details on the portal's tracking page.

For technical support or visa inquiries, MOFA provides 24/7 assistance through the official platform hotline and digital helpdesk.