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96-Hour Transit Visa

Saudi Stopover / Transit Umrah Visa

Ideal for travelers transiting through Saudi Arabia on Saudia or Flynas airlines who wish to perform a quick Umrah in Makkah before continuing to their final destination.

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Visa Overview

Turnaround Time: Instant to 24 Hours
Validity: 96 Hours Single Entry
Fees Starting: From $156
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Saudi Stopover / Transit Umrah Visa

Make the most of your layover. If you are flying between the UK/USA and Asia, Africa, or the Middle East via Saudia or Flynas, you can obtain a 96-hour transit visa that allows you to leave the airport, perform Umrah in Makkah, and explore Jeddah.

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Confirmed booking on Saudia or Flynas with layover in Saudi Arabia.
  • Transit window between 12 and 96 hours.
  • Confirmed onward flight to a third country.

Document Checklist

  • Valid passport copy.
  • Passenger ticket confirmation reference.
  • Digital photograph.

Step-by-Step Application Steps

  1. Book your qualifying flight with Saudia or Flynas.
  2. Submit application 10 to 30 days before travel.
  3. Receive transit visa alongside your flight e-ticket.

Important Travel Advisory

Permitted year-round except during peak Hajj operational dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, absolutely. Under official Saudi Ministry regulations, holders of the Saudi Tourist eVisa are fully permitted to perform Umrah, visit the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, and attend prayers at the Holy Mosques at any time during the year, except during the specific Hajj pilgrimage dates which require a dedicated Hajj permit.

Standard processing with Etihad Travels takes between 24 and 48 hours from the time your complete documents are received. We also offer an express priority channel with turnaround times as fast as 12 to 24 hours for urgent travel requirements.

Yes. The Ministry of Hajj & Umrah has updated regulations allowing women of all nationalities and ages (18+) to travel to Saudi Arabia and perform Umrah independently without requiring a male guardian (Mahram).

The standard eVisa is valid for one (1) full year from the date of issuance with multiple entries allowed. Each visit allows you to stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 consecutive or cumulative days within that 1-year window.

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