Grenadians gain year-long, multi-entry Saudi tourist eVisa access in 2026

Saudi Arabia has published updated entry guidelines under its 2026 travel framework, making an electronic visa (eVisa) available to citizens of 66 countries — including Grenada, Canada and the United States. Eligible travellers can apply online and pay the fee before departure instead of going through a traditional embassy process.

The permit is issued as a one-year, multiple-entry document and allows visitors to spend up to 90 days in the country per visit.

Key facts

• Who can apply: citizens of 66 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania
• Document type: one-year, multiple-entry tourist eVisa
• Length of stay: up to 90 days per visit
• Allowed purposes: leisure travel, family visits, attendance at local events and Umrah
• Not covered: educational study and the annual Hajj pilgrimage
• How to apply: online application with direct fee payment through the digital portal

What does the eVisa cover?

The 2026 framework allows the tourist eVisa to be used for leisure trips, visiting family, attending local events and performing the Umrah pilgrimage. Tourism officials confirmed that study and the annual Hajj pilgrimage are strictly excluded, so travellers planning either of those will need a different arrangement.

Which countries are eligible in 2026?

North America: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Grenada, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis and the United States.

Europe, which holds the largest share of the list: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

Asia: Azerbaijan, Brunei, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey and Uzbekistan.

Africa: Mauritius, Seychelles and South Africa. Oceania: Australia and New Zealand.

How do I apply?

Citizens of the listed countries complete an online application and pay the fee directly through the digital portal. The process replaces the traditional visa application route with a few digital steps. The source does not state the fee amount, the processing time or the documents required at the application stage.

What this means for travellers

Grenadian passport holders and other eligible nationals can secure their travel document online before departure rather than arranging an embassy visit. Check that your nationality appears on the 66-country list before booking flights, and make sure your planned purpose of travel is covered — trips for study or Hajj are not.

One detail needs checking before you travel: the stay limit is described as up to 90 days per visit, while other wording on the 2026 framework gives it as 90 days within a single year. Confirm the exact limit for your trip. The eVisa system is already open to applications from the countries listed above.