Canadian passport · Saudi Arabia
Do Canadians need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
In brief
Yes. Canadian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online as an eVisa, 90 days (single entry valid 90 days, multiple entry valid 1 year).
Saudi Arabia visa fee for Canadians: The eVisa costs USD 80 (refundable) plus two non-refundable digital service fees of USD 10.50 each and the medical insurance at the chosen provider's price. USD 80 ≈ CAD 113, USD 10.50 ≈ CAD 15 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, checked .
Saudi Arabia visa processing time for Canadians: Processing takes from 1 minute to 3 business days. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, checked .
This type of visa can be obtained instantly through the KSA Visa platform, and it will be delivered via email. Citizens of eligible countries can obtain this visa
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia (KSA Visa platform)
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | eVisa · 90 days (single entry valid 90 days, multiple entry valid 1 year) |
|---|---|
| Stay | 90 days (single entry valid 90 days, multiple entry valid 1 year) |
| Validity and entries | A single-entry eVisa is valid for 90 days and a multiple-entry eVisa for 1 year; either allows a stay of up to 90 days.1The tourist visa allows multiple entries over one year, with stays of up to 90 days in total per year.2 |
| Official fee | The eVisa costs USD 80 (refundable) plus two non-refundable digital service fees of USD 10.50 each and the medical insurance at the chosen provider's price.1 |
| Official processing | Processing takes from 1 minute to 3 business days.1 |
| Where to apply | Canadians can get Saudi Arabia's tourist eVisa online on the KSA Visa platform; it is delivered by email.1Official site: ksavisa.sa |
Do Canadians need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia (KSA Visa platform) lists Canada among the countries whose nationals can get an eVisa online. Stay: 90 days (single entry valid 90 days, multiple entry valid 1 year).
“This type of visa can be obtained instantly through the KSA Visa platform, and it will be delivered via email. Citizens of eligible countries can obtain this visa”
Conditions and exceptions
Muslim visitors may perform Umrah on the tourist eVisa, but not the Hajj.
Performing Umrah is permitted under this visa. ... Travelers are not authorized to undertake the Haj pilgrimage while on this visa.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia · checked
Saudi Arabia visa types for Canadians
A single-entry eVisa is valid for 90 days and a multiple-entry eVisa for 1 year; either allows a stay of up to 90 days.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia · checkedThe tourist visa allows multiple entries over one year, with stays of up to 90 days in total per year.
Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada · checked
How to apply
Canadians can get Saudi Arabia's tourist eVisa online on the KSA Visa platform; it is delivered by email.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia · checked
Fee
The eVisa costs USD 80 (refundable) plus two non-refundable digital service fees of USD 10.50 each and the medical insurance at the chosen provider's price.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
Processing takes from 1 minute to 3 business days.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia · checked
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Saudi Arabia visa-free for Canadians now?
No. Canadians need a visa, applied for online as an eVisa, 90 days (single entry valid 90 days, multiple entry valid 1 year).
How much does a Saudi Arabia visa cost for Canadians?
The eVisa costs USD 80 (refundable) plus two non-refundable digital service fees of USD 10.50 each and the medical insurance at the chosen provider's price.
Can I get a Saudi Arabia visa in 7 days?
Processing takes from 1 minute to 3 business days.
Other trips on a Canadian passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia (KSA Visa platform): entry rule, how to apply, fees, visa types, processing time, documents and entry conditions
- Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca travel advice, last updated 29 October 2026): visa types