Saudi Arabia now offers an e-Visa for tourism that you can get entirely online! It's a multiple-entry visa valid for one year, allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit. The process is fast and straightforward — most applications are approved within minutes. This is a huge change from a few years ago when Saudi Arabia was very restrictive with tourist visas.
Fees: SAR 480 (~€117) including insurance
Processing time: Usually instant — within 5-30 minutes
Visa center in Algeria: No visa center needed — apply entirely online
Go to visa.visitsaudi.com, fill in your personal details, upload a photo, and pay the fee. The whole process takes about 10-15 minutes. Your visa will be emailed to you, usually within minutes. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your planned entry date.
Estimated duration: 10-15 minutes application + instant to 24h approval
For applicants in Algeria: Use a Wise or Paysera card for payment. Direct flights are available from Algiers to Jeddah and Riyadh with Saudia, Air Algérie, and other carriers. For transit flights, Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) is the most common connection.