Saudi Arabia
India
India visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Saudi citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoiriyadh.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Saudi Arabia
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- Consulate General of India in Jeddah
شارع التحلية Villa no. 34, jeddah
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All missions of India in Saudi Arabia
India has 4 missions in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh. Consulates: Jeddah.
Indian citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
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Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Saudi citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Saudi citizens can stay in India
Saudi citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Saudi citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Saudi citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Saudi citizens
China and Pakistan admit Saudi citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Saudi Arabia and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for India?
Saudi citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Saudi citizens stay in India?
Saudi citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh; there is also a consulate in Jeddah.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Saudi citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Saudi citizens need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.