Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia tourist visa
Complete Saudi Arabia tourist visa requirements, fees, processing times, and application guide for Bangladeshi citizens. Updated December 2025.
- Visa
- Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa
- Fee
- SAR 300 + ~SAR 180 insurance
- Processing time
- Varies (embassy/agency route)
- Length of stay
- Up to 90 days
Required documents
- Valid Passport — Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
- Passport Photo — Recent passport-sized photograph
- Visa Application — Complete visa application form
- Hotel Booking — Confirmed accommodation booking in Saudi Arabia
- Return Flight Ticket — Confirmed return or onward flight booking
- Financial Evidence — Proof of sufficient funds for your trip
- Travel Insurance — Comprehensive travel insurance covering Saudi Arabia
- Police Clearance Certificate — Recent police clearance certificate from Bangladesh
How to apply
- Valid travel documents with sufficient — Valid travel documents with sufficient validity and blank pages
- Clear travel purpose as a — Clear travel purpose as a tourist visiting Saudi Arabia
- Financial capability to cover all — Financial capability to cover all trip expenses
- Confirmed travel plans including accommodation — Confirmed travel plans including accommodation and return flights
- Clean background evidenced by police — Clean background evidenced by police clearance certificate
- Health coverage through mandatory travel — Health coverage through mandatory travel insurance
Common questions
- Can Bangladeshi citizens get a Saudi eVisa?
- Bangladeshi citizens are not directly eligible for the Saudi eVisa. However, if you hold a valid tourist or business visa from the UK, US, or a Schengen country, or have permanent residence in these regions, or hold a valid GCC residence visa, you can apply for an eVisa.
- How long can I stay in Saudi Arabia on a tourist visa?
- The tourist visa allows you to stay for up to 90 days per visit. The multiple-entry visa is valid for one year, allowing multiple visits as long as each stay does not exceed 90 days.
- What is the Saudi tourist visa fee for Bangladeshi citizens?
- The standard tourist visa costs approximately SAR 460 (around US$123), which includes visa fee, mandatory health insurance, and service charges. The 5-year multiple entry visa costs SAR 828.
- How long does Saudi visa processing take?
- Standard embassy processing takes 5–7 working days. If you qualify for an eVisa (through having a UK/US/Schengen visa), processing is much faster at 24–48 hours.
- Is travel insurance required for Saudi Arabia?
- Yes, travel insurance covering medical emergencies is mandatory. It is typically included in the visa fee. The insurance provides coverage during your stay in Saudi Arabia.
- Can I visit religious sites in Saudi Arabia on a tourist visa?
- Yes, tourist visa holders can visit most areas of Saudi Arabia including historical and cultural sites. However, the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah have restrictions: only Muslims can enter Makkah, while non-Muslims cannot enter certain areas of Madinah.