All Wendy Wu group tours to Saudi Arabia include the Saudi Arabia e-Visa processing fee for Australian passport holders, unless you have opted to arrange this yourself. For private tours or short stays, the visa may not be included, please refer to your invoice.
We require the documents listed below to apply for your e-Visa. Visa documents are due no later than 60 days prior to departure. Applications will generally not be accepted within 30 days of departure.
Saudi Arabia e-Visa Application Checklist:
- 1 x completed application form per passenger
- 1 x coloured scan of passport bio page
- 1 x coloured scan of an original photo per person – see photo requirements below. This cannot be the same photograph as on your passport bio page.
- A copy of your flight itinerary (if your flights are not booked through Wendy Wu Tours)
Email the above documents to operationssupport@wendywutours.com.au and include your name and booking reference number (AUQxxxxxx).
Basic Application Requirements:
- Passports must have a minimum of 6 months validity left, from the date of your arrival back into Australia.
- The e-Visa will be granted with multiple entry and the validity period is 90 days from the date of arrival in Saudi Arabia.
- If you have arrangements not booked through Wendy Wu Tours that will affect your visa (such as own arrangements before your tour with us), then please provide information about your own arrangements as soon as possible so we can ensure your visa validity is correct.
- Wendy Wu Tours includes the visa processing fee for Australian passport holders only. If you hold a passport of another nationality, additional fees may be required.
Photo Requirements:
- One photo. Size is 5cm high x 5cm wide.
- Photos must be professionally taken and can be obtained from any post office, photographer or photo kiosk. “Professional” means taken by a photographer. Home versions won’t be accepted.
- Professional photograph showing close up of head and top of shoulders are visible.
- Photograph must be no more than 6 months old.
- Photograph cannot match the photo on your passport bio page.
- Must be in colour on high quality paper, with no ink or marks on the image.
- Plain, light-coloured background (e.g, white, or light cream).
- Original coloured photo is required, no copies of any kind.
- Must show applicant looking directly at camera with neutral expression.
- Must show natural skin tones with appropriate brightness / contrast.
Visa Conditions
- Wendy Wu Tours has no control over Consular decisions to issue visas. Once your application is submitted, the Consulate may require you to pay additional fees or provide further documents, information, and/or material. In some cases, the Consulate will require the applicant to submit their passport and visa application forms in person.
- It is very important that you read the instruction sheet carefully. Please ensure you dispatch visa documents before the due date. If you believe your visa application may be rejected, then contact the Visa Department.
- A passport with a minimum of six months validity is required for customers traveling to all countries in our programme. Visa fees are included for Australian passport holders in all fully inclusive group tours. Non-Australian passport holders will incur additional fees. In some cases, we may not be able to process your visa and you may be required to present in person at the local embassy or consulate.
- Visa applications are due into Wendy Wu Tours no later than 60 days prior to departure. Please notify your travel agent or Wendy Wu Tours if you cannot make the deadline or choose to arrange your own visas.
- Unless otherwise requested, your e-Visa will be returned with final documentation approximately 2 – 3 weeks prior to your departure date. The e-Visa cannot be applied for more than 30 days before your entry date,
- Refer to our full booking conditions here - https://www.wendywutours.com.au/help-and-advice/booking-conditions/
Last updated December 2024