How To Apply For A Saudi Visa Waiver (EVW) For UK Residents | The Travel Tips Guy
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- In this video I explain exactly how you should apply for a Saudi Electronic Visa Waiver. It isn't all smooth sailing as I found out which is why I made this video so you can avoid the mistakes that I encountered. The electronic visa waiver can be used for tourism and umrah and is currently only open to UK residents.
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When I apply for my children’s EVW’s I am presented with an error message I can’t get past > “Main visitor application data is not valid or not paid”. Have phoned and emailed Saudi MOFA without any resolution.
Sent you an email. Make sure the adults visas are paid and issued just in case the system does a check to prevent kids visas being issued by themselves without adults.
Thanks I resolved the issue. For a child's application you have to enter the parents 'Application ID' - this is found under 'Visa Applications' in your profile section on the KSA Visa site (screenshot below).
Salam
I have same problem but still can’t get.
Did u have to wait for 3 day then apply for the kids
Salaam thanks for the very informative video, I am yet to apply in sha Allah will very soon. My question is I will be applying for myself, my wife and 3 kids do I need to use different emails for each one or can I do all of them if my account? Jazakallah
@@Ikram_Zahoor Salam. You would apply for the adult first and then just put the adults application number(not visa number) in the form for the child.
Jazakala great instructions brother Eshaq!
Very helpful. I've been wrestling with this all day. I think there have been some updates BUT they are not good! There's a Beta site but when you try it, there is no option for the e waiver.... only the $147 visa.
So I went to the MOFA site like you say. HOWEVER.....
a) after several attempts, a little tick box appeared to fill in if you don't have a previous nationality.... so that issue went away!
B) I was presented with a long list of insurances that I had to select from.... weird... all at different prices, but no description of the policies!
C) when I came to pay, it came up at $187.81. A seemingly random number AND NOT $40!
I gave up and will try again tomorrow. But this has been a nightmare.
For previous nationality just put down the same nationality if you don’t have a previous one. Remember this is only for uk citizens and residents.
If we are travelling to a different country for a few days before going to saudi for umrah, do we still do uk as the departure country. Or do we do the country we will be flying from on the day, e.g. dubai or qatar?
Put the country you’re coming from so Dubai or Qatar etc.
Asalaamualaikum. Brother ive not booked hotel just yet so could i fill it with a random hotel name along with my phone number, just as you did.
Yes that would work. The visa is issued instantly so I guess they don’t really check the bookings.
Assalamualaikum brother, would you happen to know how old the picture for the visa can be?
The picture can be any age I guess as long as it is similar to the passport picture.
Hi,
Need a little help.
Me and my brother (both British) have applied for E visa for our sister and her husband who are Pakistani citizen .
My brother is not travelling with us anymore but I will be alongside my other brother who is also British citizen. My sister and husband are travelling from Pakistan to Abu Dhabi where they will meet us and travel to Jeddah with us.
The are concerned if they will be allowed to exit Pakistan on this visa asi won’t be with them. Also the fact that my sisters visa application was done under my brother who is not travelling, so we are concerned whether her visa may be rejected upon arrival. We have thought about applying for visa upon arrival if that happens.
Could you please shed some light on this?
Thanks in advance
How have the Pakistani passport holders applied for their visa? Is it linked to yours or your brothers?
@@TheTravelTipsGuy yes my brother in laws is linked to mine and sister’s one linked my brother who is not travelling
@@rdmakeupartist depending on how far away the trip is you have two options. Apply for a new visa linking it to another person travelling or try to get the existing visa changed so it links to a person now travelling. The latter option will require you contacting the Saudi visa services Mofa which isn’t the easiest task unfortunately.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy thanks a lot for your response. Can they exit Pakistan on this visa without us as they have all copies of all
Our passports, hotels bookings and proof that we are related
@@rdmakeupartist I can’t say for 100% but I would imagine that as long as the visa is still valid, they should be able to exit Pakistan. All they will do in Pakistan is visually check that all the details of the visa and passport match up. They won’t know that the linked visa person isn’t travelling.
assalamalikum brother, just realised I put the arrival date as 7th May which is my departure from UK date however I will be arriving on 8th May. Do you think this will be a problem and if so should I apply for another EVW? Jazak'Allah khair
That should be ok. I think as long as the dates cover the time you are there you should be fine. It’s when you put a date that is after the time you arrive then you might have to do either another visa or just get a visa on arrival when you’re there. Like I said you’ve put a date before so you should be ok as I’m sure putting a day earlier would also cover you if you’re flight was delayed for example and you arrive a day later.
The new site seems to be working, would you recommend using that instead of the old one u are using?
If it is working, then yes you can go ahead and try that although as I have no experience of it, I cannot say for certain how the form is compared to the old one. Hopefully it should be somewhat similar. Just make sure the visa waiver option is there and priced correctly.
Assalamu alaikum, I have been approved for the visa waiver and inshaAllah I intend to do umrah towards the end of July 24. Do I need an umrah permit as well? Nusuk app is not showing dates over next 3 months. I don't want any issues when we arrive as this is our first time b'ithnillah. JazakAllahu khairan for any help with this.
You will need umrah permit. Keep checking as it will show it as soon as umrah season is declared open after hajj finishes.
Slaam brother with the visa waiver from uk to Saudi can I create multiple visas (for my brothers) under one account ?
Yes you can.
Hi do I need to take out separate travel/medical insurance with this EVW? With the tourist visa medical insurance was included.
Travel insurance or medical insurance isn’t a requirement when applying for EVW.
Salam brother I applied for this visa for each family member and they were all issued instantly however I realised I had missed the first name of one person and used their second instead and on another application missed out a middle name. All the names on the e waiver do appear in their passports but just concerned will this cause an issue at immigration ? Thanks
Again I am not 100% certain but I think you should be ok. I think (I have no evidence) they just want you to have done an application and paid the fee. Worse case scenario you can always get visa on arrival at the airport if they reject the application you’ve done. Visa on arrival is about £100 I think.
Slm bro how long does the evisa last and how early can you apply? Im tarveling end of Oct
W/salam. You need to apply at least 48 hours before your flights, or up to 90 days in advance. You will need to give your flight details. Visa is a single entry and you can stay for up to 6 months.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy thanks Allah bless you.
Salaam brother… am i able to apply for each family member from my account - wife & kids or i need to create an account for each individual…
Salam. You can apply for everyone using one account.
Please put in the title only for United Kingdom. It will help alot. Thanks
Thanks will do.
Aslamo alakum brother jazakAllah good information,
I ask u one question that I have BRP card , and also I got travel documents, I got NO full British passport. so can I apply for umra visa from uk?
Please reply brother jazakAllah
Yes I believe you should be able to. The application isn’t clear and simply states that they need to be of British Nationality. I would try applying and see if it accepts it. You can also try calling the helpline or the Saudi Embassy.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy jazakAllah brother thanks for replying me 😊
@@TheTravelTipsGuy brother today (Friday) I called in Saudi embassy in London they didn’t gave me any authentic information about it, just said send email to(customercare @mofa.gov.sa) and they didn’t replied me. Even they don’t attend phone calls wallah,luckily today they just attend my call.
Now Tuesday I will go to my solicitor.then will see.
Can I use this to transit and go through immigration in the Airport? And how would I complete it if I can?
Yes this would allow transit although if you aren’t actually stopping in Saudi and using a carrier like Saudi airlines then there is no need for a visa as you won’t pass through immigration. You’ll simply connect airside from one flight to another. If you are intending to leave the airport then you will need a visa. You can apply for this online.
Salaam can i please ask can i buy the EVW from the Saudi Arabia airport in person?
No. You have to do it online. You can buy a visa on arrival which is about £100.
I have a connected flight which flight number should I enter ??
The flight that comes into Saudi.
AA can I add multiple applications in the same account or do I need to create separate accounts for my children
Multiple applications can be done on the same account.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy جَزَاكَ ٱللَّٰهُ خَيْرً
need more info. how long is the visa for?
Electronic Visa Waiver allows a single entry and a stay of up to 6 months.
www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/entry-requirements#
Salam brother, please I leave in the uk but still on my Nigerian passport. How do I make the application please ?
As long as you have residency in UK eg indefinite leave to remain, you can apply for an electronic visa waiver like a uk citizen or passport holder.
I’ve got an e waiver but it says 6th June entry not 6th July as I put down, I’ve done another waiver and it still comes 7th June entry when I clearly put 7th July 😂 this should be ok right as it’s single entry for max 90 days
Not sure why it’s changing your date like that. I can only imagine that Hajj is putting a restriction of some sort on the visa waiver. But yes technically the visa is valid. Worse case scenario, they may ask you to pay for visa on arrival when you get there but that’s unlikely.
Does purpose of visit have to be tourism right?
No, it can be:
tourism
business
medical treatment
study
Umrah
Hey what is Umrah permit?
After E-visa do I need anything else?
E visa allows you to perform umrah. An umrah permit is only specifically for umrah and is mainly used by visitors from other countries that cannot apply for an e-visa or a tourist visa.
Sorry I misread your question. Yes to perform umrah you need to download the nusuk app and submit for an umrah visa. You need to select a date and time for performing umrah. This essentially allows you access to the holy city although it isn’t strictly enforced but its advisable to have it. It is enforced if you are travelling from other cities like Medina using the trains.
Can you apply for this visa if you are a British resident but have European passport?
Yes as long as you can demonstrate you have permanent British residency.
Assalamu alaykum brother, for the section about 5 years of travel history, how necessary is this because I am applying with multiple people and we can't remember/ don't have access to our travel history, so can I just leave it blank? Also, how does applying for multiple peoples' visas work under one account, if I am not related to them? Jazakallahu khayran.
Answer the travel history as best as possible. It doesn’t need to be 100% as they don’t really check from what I can see. It’s more of a declaration. With applying for multiple people, there is no requirement that they be related. It can be for friends and family.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy If I leave it blank does it matter too much?
@@JasmirAbdul don't think it does but to be on the safe side, I would put something on there. Also definitely put if you've travelled to Saudi as they'll know about that.
Can I apply Saudi Arabia visa waiver if I live in UK, but with France passport? Any idea?
Yes if you can show that you have permanent residence(leave to remain) in uk.
Assalamu alaikum i need information pls reply
I came final exit from saudi arabia in 2012 and i was Indian citizen that time after i came i change my surname and made correction in my date of birth in year example 10/08/1978 to 10/08/1976 after that i came to united kingdom and now i am a British citizen so i want to go for umrah with the changes of my British passport should immigration allow me to enter to saudi arabia i gave biometric before but i am clean no crime nothing so please could you reply me thanks
I can’t say for 100% but I think as long as you just use your British citizenship details then it should be fine. I wouldn’t complicate the situation by telling them that you had all these corrections. All that should matter to them is your current credentials.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy yes sir but i gave fingerprints before so they will know automatically my old details but I didn’t made any crime there
@@imran-sx9vp I think finger prints are recorded when coming in. I don’t think they actually check against anything.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy thanks sir insah allah
Salam, I keep going on the link and no visa waiver option is coming up so what do I do?
visa.mofa.gov.sa/Home/Index2?service_type=1
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@@TheTravelTipsGuy the link doesn't show an e waiver option
@@hooriyasheikh7628 Try this direct link. You'll need to register for an account and then login visa.mofa.gov.sa/Account/Loginindividuals
Any Idea if I can renew it
You have to make a new application. Visa waiver is a single entry visa.
I hold British Passport. Can I apply for a visa for my mum who is not UK Passport holder?
If your mum has permanent uk residency then yes you can.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy how do you show if someone has permenant residenance in the uk because it doesnt give you the choice to choose another country if you have a different country's passport in the application form
My arrival date is 10/07/24 but when I got my my visa it says 7/10/24 this happened for my and my mom is it normal???
The date is in American format. That should be fine. It is the date you chose, just in a different format.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Thank you
@@Abdo-qf6ik😂😂😂😂
Panic attack I understand
@@user-rn3bb3dj4p Did it happen to you as well??
@@user-rn3bb3dj4p did it happen to you as well ??
The application process is simple and fast. Applicants usually get a decision within three working days, but they may get a quicker decision. The easiest way to apply for an ETA is through the
Can you please tell me do they make the decision before 3 days
I got the Visas instantly. Once payment was completed, the visas arrived in my email within a few seconds.
How do I apply for a visa waiver? Can I get this for my kids too ?
Yes. Apply for the adults first then apply for the kids with the adults visa number as part of the kids application.
As another commenter said “For a child's application you have to enter the parents 'Application ID' - this is found under 'Visa Applications' in your profile section on the KSA Visa site (). Instead I was entering the application reference from my actual EVW visa and that's why it was being rejected.”
Jazakallah Khair brother. Do you think I can do umrah on 6th July using the visa waiver ? Someone told me hajj season will be over by then and umrah is allowed, is this correct?
@@aneesrafiq3005 Once Hajj is over, you have to wait for the announcement that Umrah season is open. Usually they announce on one of their twitter pages.
Salam bro
I got my visa buy I can get my kids one I try to add my account pls help
Yes this is possible. One of the other commenters managed it. They wrote “For a child's application you have to enter the parents 'Application ID' - this is found under 'Visa Applications' in your profile section on the KSA Visa site ). Instead I was entering the application reference from my actual EVW visa and that's why it was being rejected.”
@@TheTravelTipsGuy what if a parent applies for a tourist visa (e-visa), can you put the application number of that visa when making EVW for a child