Why the warning matters
Wherever a visa is applied for online, unofficial sites and third-party agencies appear alongside the real process. Some are harmless helpers. Others add fees on top of the official cost, handle your passport details through their own systems, or leave you unsure whether a real application was ever submitted.
The simple defence is to apply for the Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa only on the official Saudi tourist-visa portal, and to treat unexpected fees or pressure to share details as a reason to stop.
Keep the official portal as the only source
Use the official Saudi tourist-visa portal for both the application and the payment. If you reached a page through a search ad rather than the official site, pause and confirm the address before you enter any details or pay.
Be wary of any page or agency that quotes a fee that does not match the official amount, or that asks for passport or payment details outside the formal application flow. Always confirm the current fee on the official Saudi tourist-visa portal before you pay.
The current total cost of the Saudi Tourist eVisa is SAR 535, which already includes the mandatory medical insurance bundled into the fee. Treat any quote below or above this total as a reason to check you are on the official portal.
What protects your details
The application asks for your passport details and a payment. Only enter them where the official process expects them. Keep your e-visa approval and your passport together for travel, and present them to immigration officers on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to use a third party?
You are safest applying only on the official portal. Third parties can add fees or sit between you and the real application.
How do I avoid an unofficial site?
Confirm you are on the official Saudi tourist-visa portal before entering details or paying, and confirm the fee against the official amount.
What do I keep for travel?
Your approved e-visa, presented alongside your passport to immigration officers on arrival.
About GetMyVisaPhoto
Written and fact-checked by the GetMyVisaPhoto Content Team. We research each destination's official photo requirements and publish plain-language guides so you can prepare a compliant visa photo from your own phone. Any figure we cite comes from the official portal listed per section.
