India visa requirements for Saudi Arabians

Travel and visa requirements

Indian Visa is not required for Saudi Arabians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Indian electronic visa(e-visa) is applicable to Saudia Arabia citizens who want to India for a stay up to 90 days.
  • The Indian e-visa will cost nationals of Saudi Arabia a sum of $80 USD.
  • You are required to possess an international passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
  • Blanked pages for necessary stampings should be reserved on your international passport.
  • To obtain your Indian e-visa, you have to apply through the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website.
  • Having met all the requirements demanded upon your e-visa application, your Indian e-visa will be processed within 5 business days.
  • Proof of hotel reservation or any other means of accommodation when you arrive in India.
  • Proof of round-trip or onward ticket should be made available before your arrival in any of the Indian airport.
  • Your national identity card issued to you in your origin country is required.
  • Travellers who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant penalties.
  • Foreigners below the age of 18 are required to provide an Authorisation form signed by a parent.
  • You will not be required to pay any airport tax upon your departure from the airport.
  • India Standard Time zone in India (GMT+5:30), while Saudi Arabia's time zone is (GMT+3). Hence, India is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Saudi Arabia.
  • The estimated flight time from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Delhi, India is 4 hours, 15 minutes.
  • Airlines flying to Delhi, India from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia are IndiGo 1839, Saudia 764, Air India 926, Flynas 329.
  • The telephone code used in India is (+91) for both local and international communications.
  • The official currency of India is Indian Rupee(INR), while Indian capital is Delhi.
  • Importation and exportation of the Indian currency up to INR 25,000 is permissible except for the citizens of Bangladesh and Pakistan not living in India.
  • Foreign currency up to INR 25,000 imported in the country must be declared to the customs upon your arrival.
  • Your luggage is cleared at your first entry into the Indian airport, except passengers transiting to a destination that is not India.
  • For arms and ammunition importation, an import permit is required from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
  • WPC license issued by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology is required for the importation of remote-controlled drones and helicopters.
  • Importation of Pets into the country requires a health certificate. Examination will be conducted on all pets imported into the country by the Quarantine Officer.
  • At departure, visitors are only allowed to possess foreign currencies up to the amount that was declared upon entry.
  • Due to the outbreak of swine flu (H1N1), all travellers will be subject to examination by Indian medical staff upon arrival.
  • An average of $60 USD per day can cater for your expenses in India.
  • visitors aged 17 years or more are allowed the free import of 250 grammes of tobacco, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, two litres of alcoholic drinks or wine, moderate amounts of medicines and two ounces of perfume and a quarter of a litre of eau de toilette.
  • The transport system in India comprises a number of distinct modes and services, notably railways, roads, road transport, ports, inland water transport, coastal shipping, airports, and airlines but railways and roads are the dominant means of transport carrying more than 95% of total traffic generated in the country.
  • The national language for India is Hindi in Devanagari script while the English language is used for official purposes.
  • India is known for its birthplace of some religions that are even existing to date. India is known as the land of spirituality and philosophy. For this reason, the contribution of India to today's world spirituality cannot be overemphasized.
  • The Indian rupee (sign: ₹; code: INR) is the official currency of India. 
  • The central attraction of India is Taj Mahal which is an Ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
  • Indians are highly hospitable and will count a decline of their generosity as very impolite.
  • India has about 15 international airports in different parts of the country, some of them include Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), New Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), Mumbai,  Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata, Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bangalore, Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai, etc..
  • Travellers who are visiting India through the Indian e-visa can enter India through the Indian 28 airports (some mentioned above) and 5 seaports.
  • Plugs and sockets used in India are type D and C. Type D has 3 pin connections, while Type C(a.k.a. Europlug) has 2 pin connections. The power voltage in the country is 230 Volts and 50Hz.
  • Aloo gobi, butter chicken, rogan josh, samosa, tandoori chicken, kofta, naan etc... are the best delicacies you will, later on, reminisce about when you visited India. Their spiciness is just so extraordinary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Indian tourist visa holder receive medical treatment for severe illness when in India?

Foreigners coming for medical treatment must apply for an Indian Medical visa to receive treatment in India, and not on a Tourist visa.

What are single and multiple entry visas?

A single entry visa allows the holder to enter the country just once, while multiple entry visa allows people to visit India as many times as their visa validity allows.

What is the duration issued on the Indian e-visa?

The Indian e-visa duration is 60 days. That is, nationals of Norway are to stay in India for up to 2 months.

What are the procedure for applying for Indian e-tourist visa?
  • Firstly, you have to make sure that you have all the required documents ready with you as you must upload them when filling the application form online on the Indian Government website.
  • Click on the e-tourist visa to fill your visa application form. 
  • Supply all the needed information on the visa form,
  • Upload the required documents and submit your application.
  • Your e-visa will be mailed to you once the visa application is approved by the Indian Government.