Visa guides
Every Visa article on the Saudi eSIM blog, newest first.
Can US Citizens Get an Umrah Visa on Arrival?
Why US citizens should not plan Umrah around a visa issued at the airport, what to settle before you fly, and where to verify it as of 2026.
Umrah Visa Cost for UK Citizens: What You're Actually Paying For
There is no single Umrah visa fee for UK passport holders in 2026 — there are two different paths, and they price out very differently. Here is the structure.
Saudi e-visa cost for Indian passport holders, explained
What the Saudi e-visa charge is made of for Indian and Pakistani applicants, why the total varies, and where the official 2026 figure is published.
What the Saudi e-visa costs for UK citizens
The Saudi e-visa charge for a British passport holder is a bundle, not one fee. Here is what sits inside it and where the 2026 figure is published.
What the Saudi e-visa costs for US citizens
The Saudi tourist e-visa fee is not one number: an application charge, compulsory insurance and card costs. Here is how each part works in 2026.
How the Hajj visa quota works for US citizens
Why a US Hajj quota exists, who sets it, how American applicants are channelled through it, and how to tell an approved operator from a fraud.