Saudi Arabia introduces electronic travel authorisation option
British citizen passport holders can apply online before travel for a Saudi electronic travel authorisation (ETA). It permits multiple entries over 730 days, with stays limited to 180 days in total during that period.
- In effect from
- 11 Oct 2026
- Published
- 11 Oct 2026
The ETA is available for tourism, business, study, medical treatment and Umrah outside the Hajj season. Apply online before travelling.
The ETA is valid for 730 days from issue and allows multiple entries, but the total stay must not exceed 180 days across that period. Hajj requires a separate Hajj visa.
An ETA does not include health insurance. Visas issued before the ETA was introduced remain valid under their original conditions and dates.
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