How to Apply for a Saudi Arabian Tourist Visa as a Bangladeshi Citizen in 2025

1. 🇸đŸ‡Ļ Current Policy for Bangladeshi Citizens

đŸšĢ Multiple‑Entry “Tourist” Visa Status

As of February 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia suspended issuing one‑year multiple‑entry visas (tourist, business, and family visit) for 14 countries, including Bangladesh reddit.com+13bangladeshmonitor.com.bd+13barta24.com+13. Travelers from these countries are now limited to a single‑entry visit visa valid for 30 days. Diplomatic, Hajj, Umrah, and residency visas remain unaffected reddit.com+5bangladeshmonitor.com.bd+5barta24.com+5.

The Tourist e‑Visa

Globally, Saudi Arabia still offers a multiple‑entry tourist e‑visa (valid one year, up to 90 days per stay) for many countries. Unfortunately, Bangladesh is excluded; e‑visa and visa‑on‑arrival options are generally not available to Bangladeshi passport holders unless they also hold stamps or visas from US, UK, or Schengen states en.wikipedia.org+13reddit.com+13blog.wego.com+13.

If you do hold a valid US (or similar) visa that’s been stamped, you may qualify for an e‑visa or visa‑on‑arrival, but that's the exception, not the rule .

2. 🛂 What’s Available to Bangladeshi Travelers

Currently, Bangladeshi passport holders can access:

  1. Single‑Entry Visit Visa (Tourism, Personal, Family) – valid for 30 days.

  2. Umrah Visa during permitted months (only for pilgrimage).

  3. Additional Paths:

    • If you hold US/UK/Schengen visas with entry stamps, you may apply for e‑visa/visa‑on‑arrival.

    • Diplomatic/resident categories.

Important: Multiple‑entry tourist visas are unavailable at this time until policy change.

3. ✅ Step‑by‑Step: Applying for a Single‑Entry Visit Visa

A. Determine Visa Type

Choose among:

  • Tourist Visit: optional touristic travel.

  • Personal Visit: visit friends/family with Saudi sponsor.

  • Family Visit: for spouse/children if sponsor is Saudi-based.

B. Gather Required Documents

  1. Valid passport (≥6 months validity, 2+ blank pages).

  2. Recent passport-size photos.

  3. Completed Saudi visa application form.

  4. Round-trip flight tickets.

  5. Accommodation proof (hotel booking or hosted by sponsor).

  6. Bank statement showing sufficient funds.

  7. Health/travel insurance mandatory for Saudi entry arnimholidays.com+3bangladeshmonitor.com.bd+3reddit.com+3barta24.com+9blog.wego.com+9blog.wego.com+9barta24.com+2visathing.com+2visa-saudi.org+2reddit.comarnimholidays.com+1saudivisaoffice.com+1visa-saudi-arabia.com+1saudivisaoffice.com+1saudivisaoffice.com.

  8. If family visit: sponsor’s Iqama, passport copy, relationship proof in Arabic & English; plus MOFA referral saudivisaoffice.com+1ayshatoursandtravels.com+1.

C. Submit Application via VFS Tasheer or Embassy/Consulate

Steps:

  1. Sponsor initiates MOFA online application (for personal/family visa).

  2. Applicant books appointment via VFS portal taking nationality and visa type visathing.com+3saudivisaoffice.com+3saudivisaoffice.jp+3.

  3. Attend appointment, submit docs + biometrics, pay fee.

  4. Fees per MOFA: SAR 200 (~BDT 5,300) reddit.com+9saudivisaoffice.com+9ayshatoursandtravels.com+9.

  5. Health insurance often bundled or provided automatically once submitted blog.wego.com+3blog.wego.com+3ayshatoursandtravels.com+3.

D. Processing Time & Collecting Visa

E. Arrival & Entry

4. 📝 What About Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa?

Sadly, multiple-entry tourist visas are not currently available to Bangladeshi citizens as a distinct category.

If holding a US, UK, or Schengen visa with entry stamp, you might apply via e‑visa or visa‑on‑arrival, which offer multiple entries (1‑year validity, up to 90 days per stay) reddit.com+11bangladeshmonitor.com.bd+11visathing.com+11visa-saudi.org+3blog.wego.com+3blog.wego.com+3.

For most Bangladeshis without that, your only pathway is the current single-entry option.

5. 💡 Tips & Precautions

  • Accurate documents: Ensure passport validity, photo and documents meet MOFA/VFS requirements.

  • Insurance: Must cover max medical, per Saudi policy; double-check with VFS.

  • Sponsor coordination: For family/personal visas, ensure sponsor completes MOFA steps ahead of your VFS appointment.

  • Plan ahead: With current restrictions, if you hope for multiple visits in one year, you may need separate visa applications—and must leave and reenter as new single entries.

  • Stay updated: Saudi visa policies may change—check the Bangladesh Embassy in Dhaka or the MOFA website for news.

6. 📌 Summary Table

ItemSingle‑Entry Visit VisaMultiple‑Entry (Not available)e‑Visa/Visa‑on‑Arrival (with US/UK/Schengen stamp)
Validity30 days—1 year
Entries1—Multiple
Eligible for BDYesNoYes, only if holding qualifying visa
Processing viaVFS Tasheer / EmbassyN/AOnline self-service
FeeSAR 200 (~BDT 5,300)—SAR 300 + insurance (~USD 128) saudivisaoffice.comvisathing.com+2saudivisaoffice.jp+2saudivisaoffice.com+2blog.wego.com

7. ✅ Bottom Line

  • If you're a Bangladeshi citizen without US/UK/Schengen visa, your only current option is the single-entry 30‑day Visit Visa.

  • If you do hold a stamped US/UK/Schengen visa, you may be eligible for the multiple-entry tourist e‑visa or visa‑on‑arrival, which are valid for one year and allow longer stays per visit.

Stay informed, prepare your documents thoroughly, follow the VFS appointment procedures, and apply early. If your travel needs include multiple visits in a year, consider acquiring a stamped qualifying visa to access the e‑visa route.

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