Saudi Arabia Trasit visa for Indians

I am an Indian passport holder living in USA, I am travelling to India in December through Saudia airlines. I have a layover period of 10 hours and 13.5 hours respectively while going and coming back to USA in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. I dont have any plans to go out of airport. Do I still need to apply for transit visa for either of my flights?

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Best Answer

According to Timatic, the software airlines use to determine the required travel documents, you may transfer in Jeddah without a visa if your transit time is 12 hours or less. They do have a sterile transit area, but looks like you'll need a transit visa for the return leg of your trip.

I don't know how they enforce the visa requirement within a sterile transit area, maybe someone here has personal experience and could answer that part more clearly.

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Do Indian citizens need transit visa for Saudi Arabia?

You DO NOT need a transit visa if staying for less than 18 hours layover in Riyadh, or any other Saudi City.

Do I require a visa to transit in Saudi Arabia?

If you're transiting through Saudi Arabia, you may need a transit visa if the connecting time between your flights is more than 12 hours. Once the ticket is issued, you should confirm with your airline or travel agency if you need a transit visa.

How do I get a transit visa for Saudi Arabia?

Prerequisites

A valid original passport of a minimum of six months.

A residence permit from the country you are applying from.

A passport-sized colored photograph.

A Saudi Visa questionnaire filled out and signed.

The declaration of Saudi laws, signed.

Proof of ticket booking, confirming your stay-over in Saudi Arabia.

Do Indian passport holders need transit visa for Jeddah?

You NEED a transit visa if your connecting flight in Jeddah is more than 12hours especially if you are a British or American Passport holder. Please be aware that the Airlines will not board you at the checkin and you will loose your ticket.

Saudi On-Arrival Visa is Open for Indians with US, UK, and Schengen Valid Visa

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