Saudi Arabia is one of the most common destinations booked from Sri Lanka, driven largely by Umrah travel alongside family visits and tourism. The right visa depends on the purpose of your trip.
Which Saudi visa do you need?
- Umrah visa — for pilgrims travelling outside the Hajj season, usually arranged through an authorised Umrah operator or agent alongside your flight and package.
- Visit visa — for travellers sponsored by a family member or employer resident in Saudi Arabia.
- Tourist eVisa — available to eligible travellers for leisure trips, applied for online ahead of departure.
Documents you'll need
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from your travel date.
- A recent passport-size photo on a white background.
- Vaccination certificates where required (confirm current requirements before you travel).
- Umrah package or sponsor invitation details, depending on visa type.
Cost and processing time
Visa cost and processing time depend on the visa type and season — Umrah season and the run-up to Hajj see higher demand and should be booked well in advance. Standard processing is typically a few working days to a week; build in extra time during peak pilgrimage periods.
Book your Umrah trip as one package
Flights, hotel, transfers and visa are easiest to arrange together for Umrah travel, so nothing falls out of sync closer to your departure date. See our Umrah Package for a ready-made option, or Colombo to Riyadh flights if you're arranging your own trip — tell us your dates either way and we'll take it from there.