@@TheTravelTipsGuy brother can I ask also, because of my name do you think they will ask me to prove I am a Muslim? I am traveling for umrah. ( also how does one prove they are Muslim)
Salam Update and tips for beta version: You can get ev waiver on this, just when apply for visa, go to “other” and it will be the first one listed. Beta Website is very poor but working. Still buggy and sometimes won’t load properly and buttons although rarely won’t register when clicked such as “next” or “submit” You must make sure you fill out the application quickly for it to submit otherwise if you try to submit it will just refresh the page or get a timeout message, forcing you to start again. When you submit it won’t give you a preview to double check your details and instead will take you straight to the payment page, so quickly double check before submitting
They ask for flight details such as date time etc but they don’t really ask for actual evidence so not required as you can get these details from any airline website.
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.
Salam brother . Thanks for this. Very helpful. I just applied following your advice. Evw doesn’t let me choose umrah as an option and out of the 4 options I chose tourism . I have been advised not to choose tourism as I might not be able to bring zam zam water on this visa ! I’m stressed now . Mixed reviews everywhere ! Please help
You can bring Zamzam water on evw. The purpose of the trip being tourism also includes umrah under that category even though it doesn’t specially state it. There have been some reports of airlines misinterpreting rules but those are rare. Rest assured you can bring zamzam water as long as it doesn’t go over your luggage allowance.
The UK gov website states that meningitis is required, but umrah tour operators here in the UK are saying its not required. Which one is it, would you know? And if not required, why would the gov website still have it on there?
Thank you. How do you add children to the application? I tried to apply separately but I keep getting a message that the main application visa application number is wrong even though the visa has been issued
Apply when logged into the same account. You just need to enter the adults application number. I think you miss out the first letter and just use numbers.
Salaam alaikum, there is no health insurance with this evw visa waiver. Does that mean we have to purchase it on our own, or can we travel to Saudi Arabia without it? Have you travelled without health insurance?
Salam. This is helpful, to the point. Question : Do you need to get travel insurance with this E-Waiver?- Do they ask/check? planning for ummrah on this visa. Are you able yo enter Rawdah on this visa? / Nusuk
Travel insurance isn’t required although you may still want to get it just in case you need to use their health facilities. You can book a rawda slot once you have your visa number. Don’t forget to also book an umrah permit on the nusuk app too.
The ksavisa is working now, without any bugs. I applied for 4 visa's for my family and got them issued immediately after payment. Is this their official website? They seem to have quite a few and so can be confusing. They have VisitSaudi, Mofa (the one you are using in this video) and the KsaVisa website. Will they all be ok for UK nationals to apply from?
Yes. They launched new ones to replace the old ones but the new ones never worked properly or didn’t have all the visa options. As a result you might still need to use the old ones. When I tried I couldn’t find the option for the electronic visa waiver on the new one but I have heard that it is now available. Just make sure it’s at the correct price of $41.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Yes, the EVW option is on there now. On the main page, where it says, 'visit', 'transit', 'work' etc etc, teh last one is 'other', select that, and then it's the first option - Electronic Visa Waiver. I just found out today, after commenting on your video earlier, that i can also see the visa's that i have been issued from the ksavisa website on the main Mofa site. So thats a plus. And yes, it cost me $41, which i paid via Revolut so i wasn't charged any foreign fees as such as i am applying from UK.
Assalamoalikom brother thank you for your good information, however i am uk resident last 14 years and hold German nationally can i apply Saudi Waiver visa
I am not sure. Do you have a British passport? If you do then that should be fine. If you don’t then I’m not sure. I am waiting for someone to try and let me know if it works as the rules don’t distinguish between a British passport holder and a British resident.
As above but also to add that you can apply for additional evw. If you plan on going in and out then a different visa might make more sense and work out cheaper.
Salams. Please brother can you answer. Every time i fill the form it says missing "mandotory field missing" but i filled all fields and re checked multiple times. I dont no what else to do. Dod you ever come across this issue?
Yes same here, I’ve been trying for the past 48 hours!! I am at a dead end, what is the issue? It’s clearly not something we are getting wrong, can someone help?
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.
Salam, thank you for this vid it helped a lot, I have completed my application and now the application status is Send to Embassy, does that mean is approved?
I just applied and have the same issue it says status ' send to embassy' and I have not received any confirmation or waiver email. Did it get resolved for you? If so please let me know how I can get this sorted, jzk
@@DesiAbroadofficial Salam brother, did not get resolved but I went to Saudi and I had to get another visa on Arrival and paid £40 for it, hope that helps
@@m.a.9774 Salaam, I have had the same issue with my application "send to embassy" when applying from the UK. Can you kindly explain how you paid £40 only? Did you show your eVisa Waiver to the saudi passport control. I thought you had to pay for visa at arrival, which is around £100. Please get back to me iA.
Salam brother I made an error selecting female instead of male in my evisa waiver, can they amend this or refund me If not do you think it will be a problem at the airport Or do I have to pay again and redo my visa again Jsk
How would we do an e waiver for the children? Is there an option to do it as a group? Please advise as I can only find the Evisa video but not for the waiver evisa
Yes you can apply for children. First do adult visas and then when you apply for children, you will need to enter the adults visa number on the form of the child’s.
Salam brother, hope you are well with this Visa are you able to get any Zam Zam water back or are there restrictions in regards to bringing any back please let me know. Thank you
No restrictions with the visa. I have heard some airlines applying their own rules on zamzam water and adding additional restrictions. Some saudi airline staff seem to think that you can’t bring it on a tourist visa but that is incorrect.
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?
Salams brother - thanks for the help. My wife's application went through within minutes, however mine is saying "Send to embassy". Any idea what action to take..?
Have you tried the helpline and email listed on the visa page? If they are no help, you have to options. Apply again or just do visa on arrival when you get there. It will be more expensive but the other visa options will also be expensive.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
I have 2 questions, I would be very grateful if you could help. For a child application, it says it requires “primary visitor request number.” Is this the adults visa number or application number. 2. Under passport picture, I thought it meant a picture of me. So I uploaded that. They have given me confirmation of e-visa. But now after watching your video, I’ve realised they wanted the passport picture. Should I submit another application?
Salaam bro, when I’m applying for the EVW, it doesn’t state that it covers Umrah. Please see below: An EVW lets you visit the KSA for up to 6 months for: Tourism Business Study Medical treatment The EVW is for a single entry, so you will need a new one every time you visit the KSA. An EVW cannot be used to: Work and hajj
What do you select as the 'Visa Type'?? If I select 'Umrah' it shows Visa validity as 30 days....other options are familiar visit, business, personal visit, tourist visit etc
The website isn't clear as it just says its for British nationals. It doesn't clarify if that's a British passport holder or someone with permanent residence. I would give the electronic visa waiver a try and see what happens.
I am not sure. The rules are not clear on this question. I would recommend giving the application a try and see if it works for you. Do let us know if it does. It would be great news for many if it does.
It’s usually instantly. On the login page there is an enquiry form that allows you to query your application. It’s possible that it was granted but the email failed to arrive. Try that form to retrieve your visa if it’s granted.
Salaam, I've made payment for the EVW, however i haven't received an email with confirmation. I followed your advice and went back to list of visas before paying. I've also checked my junk mail folder but nothing.
Firstly try the inquiry for applied requests section on this page visa.mofa.gov.sa/Home/Index. If that doesn't work, try contacting the support line +966920011114 or emailing them customercare@mofa.gov.sa.
The question on the visa application- Have you travel to other countries in the last 5 years. If I say yes . On the pop up screen What date should I enter in to date field and what date in the from history (one date should be entry and other left country)
Yes the dates would be whatever date you entered a visited country and what date you left. I struggled to recall where I’d been. What helped was looking at the dates on my passport entry and exit stamps.
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 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
So i completed the application and they didnt email me the ewv paperwork and took payment. I saw this video afterwards and saw what you mentioned was wondering what should i do in this situation?
Firstly try the inquiry for applied requests section on this page visa.mofa.gov.sa/Home/Index. If that doesn't work, try contacting the support line +966920011114 or emailing them customercare@mofa.gov.sa.
great video, jzkh. Successfully got e-visS for myself and my wife. However am having difficulty purchasing an e-visa for my kids, its asking for "dependant application number" which the system is not accepting and gives an error of "Main vistior application data is not valid or not paid". Anyone got any experience with this pls ?
@@TheTravelTipsGuy yes tried that, also tried entering wife's application number, am getting error "Main vistior application data is not valid or not paid" . however i have paid and received my e-visa via email.
@@mohammadehsan7522 It seems like others that had issues are now able to proceed. It looks like it was an issue with the website which others have said is now resolved.
Assalamualaikum brother. Can you help me please. Me and my wife are Saudi iqama holder but our children are still on e waiver. So how can I renew their e waiver without our e waiver number which is required to fill our children's application?
You might have to spend the extra and just get an eve for one of you. That way you’ll have a number to use. Alternatively you’d have to do visa on arrival which costs more but will work for your children.
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.
@@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.
Salam When i click on the duration of stay it only gives me the option of 180 days. Now ive gotten the evw it sayd valid for 3 months but duration of stay says 180 days. I inputted my arrival and departure dates and it still only gives the option of 180 days in the duration of stay section. Will this be an issue? Jzk
Hi I am little confused, checked the Saudi website and it said that vaccine is required, did you have to do the same? Some people are saying it’s not required whilst the health website says it’s required for entry. Has anyone else had issues entering without the proof of vaccine?
When it’s going through to payment page after putting in the bank details it’s just loading forever saying please wait for payment validation I tried it for hours still the same thing downloaded Google chrome tried on their still the payment is loading do you think it might work if I start the application again ?
If it’s just the payment page failing, try it again. But try a different bank card. The payment part is separate to the application part so won’t make a difference with a new application.
You can definitely get an e-visa which is about $100. To get the cheaper electronic visa waiver at $41, the website isn't clear as it just says its for British nationals. It doesn't clarify if that's a British passport holder or someone with permanent residence. I would give the electronic visa waiver a try and see what happens.
I tried to apply for a visa, first time just said send to embassy so thought a glitch. tried using your trick says send to embassy again! Any advice on how i cn solve this, they keep taking my money and not helping solve it. tried emailing and get a generic email response
Theres a phone number on the website you can phone. It is an international number but you can phone via Skype or another cheap international calling provider.
Hi, I also have the same issue, were you able to cancel it(does it say you will get your money back). I have a very long name and was wondering if this caused the issue. Please let me know if you find a solution.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy But on the gov.uk website, this is what it says: 'You must have a valid certificate of vaccination against the ACWY strains of meningitis 10 days before arriving for Hajj and Umrah. For more information on health risks and vaccination requirements, read the TravelHealthPro Hajj and Umrah guide.' So again, is it actually needed or not?
Salam brother, this is one of the hardest visas to apply for because their websites are a mess !! I’m unable to upload any pictures because it keeps saying “photo must have white background and in uniform” ?! They are with white backgrounds and what does the uniform mean ?? Jzk
I can only think uniform probably means it needs to be a square image or a standard sized image. I had an issue where it complained about the size so I sent it to myself via WhatsApp which reduced the size and that worked.
I hold an EU passport but I am a UK resident with ILR (Settled Status). You said in the video the visa waiver is also available to the residents as well as the nationals. However, on the website I only see that it is only available for the UK nationals, it never mentioned anything about the residents. Even when i try to fill in my application on the old platform it would automatically fill in my nationality as United Kingdom (which I don't have). How do i change this? and are you absolutely sure that RESIDENTS are also eligible for this e-visa waiver?
I’m sure it is. People with ILR with foreign passports have been. It states UK nationals and not UK passport holders. Just have some proof that you are a UK national eg ILR. Try applying and see what they do. Most likely you’ll be granted it I’m sure.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy but how do i apply for it to begin with? As soon as i open the application page the nationality box is already filled with United Kingdom & there is no way for me to change that. An example of this is shown in your video at 2:28 where it says Current nationality. How do i change that?
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.
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?
@@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
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.
I am having the same issue. My app when through but no email confo. For all my family the form does not submit due to mandatory fields even though I have completed everything. If you find a solution please tell me.
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.
Need help! I have submitted an application for children with first, middle and surename but when i filled application out i put first name and middle name as their surname and i didn’t type their surname how do i amend this?
Contact the helpline. There isn’t a way to amend unfortunately. However you may get away with it as everything else matches up and they also have copies of your passport anyway.
Best not to but if it’s giving you errors then you can skip it and it will still issue you a visa. Of course you do so at your own risk….a very small low risk.
Seriously this mofa website is so slow and doesn’t progress quickly. I’m from London and has anyone else encountered issues? Just the first page alone filled in and doesn’t let us go to the next stop although it’s all filled in correctly just like your video. Just pauses
Can someone clarify if they’ve managed to apply for an electronic visa waiver with a non-uk passport but permanent residency status in the uk?
Thats only for British Passport holders regardless of their residency. I am Pakistani resident but have British passport so no issue for me.
If your not a British and live in the Uk and have a permit you need KSA Visa .sa and it’s in purple colour other wise your visa will get refused
jazakaAllah Khayr brother. It was quick
THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEO, SO HELPFUL AND GOT IT IN FEW MINUTES
Glad it helped!
How much did it cost ? Per person
Thank you for this, you saved me alot, they do not make it easy, 🙏
Glad it helped!
@@TheTravelTipsGuy brother can I ask also, because of my name do you think they will ask me to prove I am a Muslim? I am traveling for umrah. ( also how does one prove they are Muslim)
@@parisbaten7125 that should not be a problem. They no longer ask you to prove you are a muslim.
May Allah reward you :)
Salam
Update and tips for beta version:
You can get ev waiver on this, just when apply for visa, go to “other” and it will be the first one listed.
Beta Website is very poor but working.
Still buggy and sometimes won’t load properly and buttons although rarely won’t register when clicked such as “next” or “submit”
You must make sure you fill out the application quickly for it to submit otherwise if you try to submit it will just refresh the page or get a timeout message, forcing you to start again.
When you submit it won’t give you a preview to double check your details and instead will take you straight to the payment page, so quickly double check before submitting
Still shocking they still haven’t fixed the ‘new’ beta version. This should’ve been easy to get right in the first place.
Very helpful video. Thank you. Do one have to book flight and hotel before applying for the EVW ?
They ask for flight details such as date time etc but they don’t really ask for actual evidence so not required as you can get these details from any airline website.
Jzk brother, I got my visa, it was so quick.
Good to hear!
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.
Jazakallah khair. Great info. Do you require, or is it mandatory for a medical insurance with this visa?
No insurance required.
JazakhAllah brother, very useful video!
Glad it helped!
Salam brother . Thanks for this. Very helpful. I just applied following your advice. Evw doesn’t let me choose umrah as an option and out of the 4 options I chose tourism . I have been advised not to choose tourism as I might not be able to bring zam zam water on this visa ! I’m stressed now . Mixed reviews everywhere ! Please help
You can bring Zamzam water on evw. The purpose of the trip being tourism also includes umrah under that category even though it doesn’t specially state it. There have been some reports of airlines misinterpreting rules but those are rare. Rest assured you can bring zamzam water as long as it doesn’t go over your luggage allowance.
Salam - is health or travel insurance included when purchasing EVW? If not, any recommendations on best way to get? Thanks for this very useful video.
Not included. I would recommend checking out moneysupermarket or see if your bank account already covers you.
The UK gov website states that meningitis is required, but umrah tour operators here in the UK are saying its not required.
Which one is it, would you know? And if not required, why would the gov website still have it on there?
Its not required under the electronic visa waiver which includes performing Umrah.
Please put in the title only for United Kingdom. It will help alot. Thanks
Thanks will do.
Thank you.
How do you add children to the application?
I tried to apply separately but I keep getting a message that the main application visa application number is wrong even though the visa has been issued
Apply when logged into the same account. You just need to enter the adults application number. I think you miss out the first letter and just use numbers.
Salaam alaikum, there is no health insurance with this evw visa waiver. Does that mean we have to purchase it on our own, or can we travel to Saudi Arabia without it?
Have you travelled without health insurance?
Health insurance is not a requirement under this visa. However you may wish to purchase cover separately just in case you think you might need it.
Salam. This is helpful, to the point. Question : Do you need to get travel insurance with this E-Waiver?- Do they ask/check? planning for ummrah on this visa. Are you able yo enter Rawdah on this visa? / Nusuk
Travel insurance isn’t required although you may still want to get it just in case you need to use their health facilities. You can book a rawda slot once you have your visa number. Don’t forget to also book an umrah permit on the nusuk app too.
JazakAllah Brother. I have duel nationality. What could be my previous nationality as I still hold both nationality.
You can leave it blank or use the non British nationality. As long as you use the British details for the main part you should be ok.
@ JazakAllah brother
Jazakala great instructions brother Eshaq!
My pleasure
The ksavisa is working now, without any bugs. I applied for 4 visa's for my family and got them issued immediately after payment. Is this their official website? They seem to have quite a few and so can be confusing.
They have VisitSaudi, Mofa (the one you are using in this video) and the KsaVisa website. Will they all be ok for UK nationals to apply from?
Yes. They launched new ones to replace the old ones but the new ones never worked properly or didn’t have all the visa options. As a result you might still need to use the old ones. When I tried I couldn’t find the option for the electronic visa waiver on the new one but I have heard that it is now available. Just make sure it’s at the correct price of $41.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy
Yes, the EVW option is on there now. On the main page, where it says, 'visit', 'transit', 'work' etc etc, teh last one is 'other', select that, and then it's the first option - Electronic Visa Waiver.
I just found out today, after commenting on your video earlier, that i can also see the visa's that i have been issued from the ksavisa website on the main Mofa site. So thats a plus.
And yes, it cost me $41, which i paid via Revolut so i wasn't charged any foreign fees as such as i am applying from UK.
Assalamoalikom brother thank you for your good information, however i am uk resident last 14 years and hold German nationally can i apply Saudi Waiver visa
I am not sure. Do you have a British passport? If you do then that should be fine. If you don’t then I’m not sure. I am waiting for someone to try and let me know if it works as the rules don’t distinguish between a British passport holder and a British resident.
Does it mention how long it lasts and re-entry requirements. How often can you reuse it.
No re entry, one time use. Once in you can stay for 180 days
As above but also to add that you can apply for additional evw. If you plan on going in and out then a different visa might make more sense and work out cheaper.
Salams. Please brother can you answer. Every time i fill the form it says missing "mandotory field missing" but i filled all fields and re checked multiple times. I dont no what else to do. Dod you ever come across this issue?
Same
Check it’s accepted the uploaded images.
been trying for 3 days now and still getting that exact same message. Have you figured it out yet?
Yes same here, I’ve been trying for the past 48 hours!! I am at a dead end, what is the issue? It’s clearly not something we are getting wrong, can someone help?
@@lubnachowdhury9497 I’ve emailed them aswell and no reply. I’m guessing it’s a problem on their site so will just try again in a few days InShaAllah
Is the meningitis vaccine required for visa waiver?
No.
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.
Jzk brother, for my family do I select add a new application+ or electronic visa waiver+ to input their info?
Click on "Electronic Visa Waiver+"
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.
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.
Salam, thank you for this vid it helped a lot, I have completed my application and now the application status is Send to Embassy, does that mean is approved?
I’ve not come across send to embassy status. Best to call the helpline and ask what it means. They usually approve it instantly.
I just applied and have the same issue it says status ' send to embassy' and I have not received any confirmation or waiver email. Did it get resolved for you? If so please let me know how I can get this sorted, jzk
@@DesiAbroadofficial Salam brother, did not get resolved but I went to Saudi and I had to get another visa on Arrival and paid £40 for it, hope that helps
@@m.a.9774
Salaam,
I have had the same issue with my application "send to embassy" when applying from the UK.
Can you kindly explain how you paid £40 only? Did you show your eVisa Waiver to the saudi passport control.
I thought you had to pay for visa at arrival, which is around £100.
Please get back to me iA.
Salaam brother, when i go on thr website initially I see "e visa exemtpion" rather than e visa waiver as in your video? Is this the same thing?
It needs to say electronic visa waiver. Make sure the final price is $41. If it’s anything else then it’s not the right one.
Salam brother
I made an error selecting female instead of male in my evisa waiver, can they amend this or refund me
If not do you think it will be a problem at the airport
Or do I have to pay again and redo my visa again
Jsk
I think this should be fine. They will not examine it in that much detail at the airport. And even if they do just explain you made an error.
How would we do an e waiver for the children? Is there an option to do it as a group? Please advise as I can only find the Evisa video but not for the waiver evisa
Yes you can apply for children. First do adult visas and then when you apply for children, you will need to enter the adults visa number on the form of the child’s.
Could my husband apply for himself, then add myself and our children after?
@@jenshokz Yes
How early before the departure one should apply for the Umrah visa?
You can do so up to 90 days before.
I misread that. For an umrah permit, just apply for it as soon as you know your dates. I applied for it about a month before using the Nusuk app.
Salam brother, hope you are well with this Visa are you able to get any Zam Zam water back or are there restrictions in regards to bringing any back please let me know. Thank you
No restrictions with the visa. I have heard some airlines applying their own rules on zamzam water and adding additional restrictions. Some saudi airline staff seem to think that you can’t bring it on a tourist visa but that is incorrect.
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.
Salams brother - thanks for the help. My wife's application went through within minutes, however mine is saying "Send to embassy". Any idea what action to take..?
Have you tried the helpline and email listed on the visa page? If they are no help, you have to options. Apply again or just do visa on arrival when you get there. It will be more expensive but the other visa options will also be expensive.
Tried both. Generic replies and on hold for 2 hours and it cut out.
Jzk brother, will try that. May Allah reward you for assisting the ummah
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.
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.
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 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.
I have 2 questions, I would be very grateful if you could help. For a child application, it says it requires “primary visitor request number.” Is this the adults visa number or application number.
2. Under passport picture, I thought it meant a picture of me. So I uploaded that. They have given me confirmation of e-visa.
But now after watching your video, I’ve realised they wanted the passport picture. Should I submit another application?
For a Childs application, it is the visa application number that is needed.
If they have accepted your visa then I wouldn't worry about it.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Jazakallahu Khayran for your response!
Salaam bro, when I’m applying for the EVW, it doesn’t state that it covers Umrah. Please see below:
An EVW lets you visit the KSA for up to 6 months for:
Tourism
Business
Study
Medical treatment
The EVW is for a single entry, so you will need a new one every time you visit the KSA. An EVW cannot be used to:
Work and hajj
Even though it doesn’t state it, you can perform Umrah as that comes under the category of tourism.
When should i apply for the EVW's, i.e. how many days before i am due to travel?
You can apply up to 90 days before your travel.
It only says the visa is for 30 days on the application....
@@ynwa4315 Are you sure you are in the correct location? The EVW application form is here visa.mofa.gov.sa/Account/Loginindividuals
What do you select as the 'Visa Type'?? If I select 'Umrah' it shows Visa validity as 30 days....other options are familiar visit, business, personal visit, tourist visit etc
Can I select 'family visit' and if so will i be able to perform umrah on this Visa?
Is it for BRP holders as well or only for uk passport holders
The website isn't clear as it just says its for British nationals. It doesn't clarify if that's a British passport holder or someone with permanent residence. I would give the electronic visa waiver a try and see what happens.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy thanks good video
Salaam brother, I am a UK resident (visa holder)not permanent. Can i apply for this visa?
I am not sure. The rules are not clear on this question. I would recommend giving the application a try and see if it works for you. Do let us know if it does. It would be great news for many if it does.
How long does the procedure take, As I have applied for myself and have not heard anything from tgem
It’s usually instantly. On the login page there is an enquiry form that allows you to query your application. It’s possible that it was granted but the email failed to arrive. Try that form to retrieve your visa if it’s granted.
Salaam, I've made payment for the EVW, however i haven't received an email with confirmation. I followed your advice and went back to list of visas before paying. I've also checked my junk mail folder but nothing.
Firstly try the inquiry for applied requests section on this page visa.mofa.gov.sa/Home/Index. If that doesn't work, try contacting the support line +966920011114 or emailing them customercare@mofa.gov.sa.
The question on the visa application- Have you travel to other countries in the last 5 years. If I say yes . On the pop up screen What date should I enter in to date field and what date in the from history (one date should be entry and other left country)
Yes the dates would be whatever date you entered a visited country and what date you left. I struggled to recall where I’d been. What helped was looking at the dates on my passport entry and exit stamps.
Does this work for Umrah? Has anything changed in the past 4 months?
Yes it works for umrah.
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.
Can a uk citizen apply for a new e visa waiver while he is in Saudi Arabia a week before the first one expires?
I guess so but not sure if you’d have to leave the country and then re-enter on the new visa.
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.
Can the e visa waiver for uk citizens for Saudi Arabia be extended?
It’s a single entry and has a time limit on how long you can stay. An evisa or a visa on arrival has more generous time limits but costs more.
So i completed the application and they didnt email me the ewv paperwork and took payment. I saw this video afterwards and saw what you mentioned was wondering what should i do in this situation?
Firstly try the inquiry for applied requests section on this page visa.mofa.gov.sa/Home/Index. If that doesn't work, try contacting the support line +966920011114 or emailing them customercare@mofa.gov.sa.
Salam brother, can uk residents with refugee travel documents holders go for umrah?
You’ll need some kind of passport and permanent stay in uk.
great video, jzkh. Successfully got e-visS for myself and my wife. However am having difficulty purchasing an e-visa for my kids, its asking for "dependant application number" which the system is not accepting and gives an error of "Main vistior application data is not valid or not paid". Anyone got any experience with this pls ?
You use the application number of your visa. I think you just use the numbers and not letters if there are any.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy yes tried that, also tried entering wife's application number, am getting error "Main vistior application data is not valid or not paid" . however i have paid and received my e-visa via email.
Any luck with this?
@nayimmiah843 unfortunately not. Seems like an issue with the platform, as local travel agent also having same issues.
@@mohammadehsan7522 It seems like others that had issues are now able to proceed. It looks like it was an issue with the website which others have said is now resolved.
Salaam does this visa require any vaccinations? Meningitis etc
No.
Assalamualaikum brother. Can you help me please. Me and my wife are Saudi iqama holder but our children are still on e waiver. So how can I renew their e waiver without our e waiver number which is required to fill our children's application?
You might have to spend the extra and just get an eve for one of you. That way you’ll have a number to use. Alternatively you’d have to do visa on arrival which costs more but will work for your children.
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#
It won't let me choose the add countries visited in last 5 years option
Try a different browser. Otherwise you can take the risk and skip it and see if it issues the visa.
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.
Can you get ZamZam with this visa?
Yes.
I am assuming you have to pay £32 for each adult child and infant
It’s $41. For each person adult or child.
has anyone got visa after ‘send to embassy application’ status??
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.
What does primary request number mean? For my child's application? Thanks in advance
Your video was very helpful wish I had watched it before!
This is the application number of the parents visa.
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
Salam
When i click on the duration of stay it only gives me the option of 180 days. Now ive gotten the evw it sayd valid for 3 months but duration of stay says 180 days. I inputted my arrival and departure dates and it still only gives the option of 180 days in the duration of stay section. Will this be an issue?
Jzk
180 days is the max you can stay. It will default to that when you put your dates in so nothing to worry about.
Can you pick the date when you want to e visa to start.
Yes.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Thanks Top G.
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.
How long does it take to receive the visa?
Usually instant.
Hi I am little confused, checked the Saudi website and it said that vaccine is required, did you have to do the same? Some people are saying it’s not required whilst the health website says it’s required for entry. Has anyone else had issues entering without the proof of vaccine?
Hi. You do not need vaccine for electronic visa waiver. Other types of visa do require it but not this type of visa.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy thank you
How do i cancel if i already paid? No visa no email…😢
What does the status show? You can email or phone them using the contact details on the site.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy status says send to embassy 2nd time… i did everything correct
Does only this website charge €41 because when I tried another website it charges a lot more
Always use the Saudi government website for visa applications. Do not use any other third party website.
If i made a mistake and ive already paid for it and been issued can i submit it another application?
Yes you can submit another application.
Bro I’m going in November how long before can I apply for this visa ?
90 days
Why does it only show the visa as being valid for 30 days on the application??
Can you bring zamzam with evw?
Yes.
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.
When it’s going through to payment page after putting in the bank details it’s just loading forever saying please wait for payment validation I tried it for hours still the same thing downloaded Google chrome tried on their still the payment is loading do you think it might work if I start the application again ?
If it’s just the payment page failing, try it again. But try a different bank card. The payment part is separate to the application part so won’t make a difference with a new application.
Slaam brother with the visa waiver from uk to Saudi can I create multiple visas (for my brothers) under one account ?
Yes you can.
I am Nigerian passport holder with uk brp, what type of visa do I need for Umurah.
You can definitely get an e-visa which is about $100. To get the cheaper electronic visa waiver at $41, the website isn't clear as it just says its for British nationals. It doesn't clarify if that's a British passport holder or someone with permanent residence. I would give the electronic visa waiver a try and see what happens.
I tried to apply for a visa, first time just said send to embassy so thought a glitch. tried using your trick says send to embassy again! Any advice on how i cn solve this, they keep taking my money and not helping solve it. tried emailing and get a generic email response
Theres a phone number on the website you can phone. It is an international number but you can phone via Skype or another cheap international calling provider.
Hi, I also have the same issue, were you able to cancel it(does it say you will get your money back).
I have a very long name and was wondering if this caused the issue.
Please let me know if you find a solution.
Do i need MenACWY VACCINE With EVW ?
No.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy JazakallahKhair
@@TheTravelTipsGuy But on the gov.uk website, this is what it says: 'You must have a valid certificate of vaccination against the ACWY strains of meningitis 10 days before arriving for Hajj and Umrah. For more information on health risks and vaccination requirements, read the TravelHealthPro Hajj and Umrah guide.'
So again, is it actually needed or not?
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.
Salam brother, this is one of the hardest visas to apply for because their websites are a mess !! I’m unable to upload any pictures because it keeps saying “photo must have white background and in uniform” ?! They are with white backgrounds and what does the uniform mean ?? Jzk
I can only think uniform probably means it needs to be a square image or a standard sized image. I had an issue where it complained about the size so I sent it to myself via WhatsApp which reduced the size and that worked.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy thank you so much ! I will definitely try this
Does this visa require any vaccinations like meningitis vaccine?
No vaccinations required.
Does purpose of visit have to be tourism right?
No, it can be:
tourism
business
medical treatment
study
Umrah
@@TheTravelTipsGuyit didn’t show me the umrah option when I applied . Got the tourism visa now worried they won’t allow zam zam water on this visa
I hold an EU passport but I am a UK resident with ILR (Settled Status).
You said in the video the visa waiver is also available to the residents as well as the nationals.
However, on the website I only see that it is only available for the UK nationals, it never mentioned anything about the residents.
Even when i try to fill in my application on the old platform it would automatically fill in my nationality as United Kingdom (which I don't have).
How do i change this? and are you absolutely sure that RESIDENTS are also eligible for this e-visa waiver?
I’m sure it is. People with ILR with foreign passports have been. It states UK nationals and not UK passport holders. Just have some proof that you are a UK national eg ILR. Try applying and see what they do. Most likely you’ll be granted it I’m sure.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy but how do i apply for it to begin with? As soon as i open the application page the nationality box is already filled with United Kingdom & there is no way for me to change that. An example of this is shown in your video at 2:28 where it says Current nationality.
How do i change that?
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.
Hi @mehreen
Did this cause an issue? specifically missing the first name and using the middle name?
Please can you let me know asap. JZK
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?
@@BavaJee804 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.
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
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.
i try for my children for visawaiver but its always says fill mandatory fields even i fill fully but every time message is coming
I am having the same issue. My app when through but no email confo. For all my family the form does not submit due to mandatory fields even though I have completed everything. If you find a solution please tell me.
Do let me know if you managed to resolve this?
@@TheTravelTipsGuy i have done it i tried yesterday and it’s done i got visa for my children
@@pointsma1835 i tried yesterday and i got visa for my children
@@imran-sx9vp What did you have to do to get past the error you were getting?
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.
Need help! I have submitted an application for children with first, middle and surename but when i filled application out i put first name and middle name as their surname and i didn’t type their surname how do i amend this?
Contact the helpline. There isn’t a way to amend unfortunately. However you may get away with it as everything else matches up and they also have copies of your passport anyway.
Salaam,
Did this cause an issue? Please can you get back to me.
I'm in a similar situation
@@SajjadAli-vd7cg salaam, I left it as it was and risked it and Alhamdulillah it went smoothly they didn’t ask anything
Can I skip travel history as it is giving errors
Best not to but if it’s giving you errors then you can skip it and it will still issue you a visa. Of course you do so at your own risk….a very small low risk.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy thankyou for your reply.
Seriously this mofa website is so slow and doesn’t progress quickly. I’m from London and has anyone else encountered issues? Just the first page alone filled in and doesn’t let us go to the next stop although it’s all filled in correctly just like your video. Just pauses
Check it’s accepted your photo. I had that causing it to fail to proceed.
Sallam how long does it take for them to get back to us?
Generally your visa is issued instantly. If there’s an issue then I’m not sure how long it takes. Mine had no issues and were all issued instantly.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy I applied in January they give me the visa but I didn’t end up going to Umrah and applied again yesterday it says send to embassy
@@Priv23679 Contact the helpline or email the customer service team. They may be able to tell you the reason.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy do you have their number and email address??
@@TheTravelTipsGuy the order status it saying send to the representative
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
Scroll to bottom of page
@@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