This visa is issued to persons who are visiting Saudi Arabia for tourist purposes. Religious individuals/groups traveling for the purpose of Hajj and Umrah are also eligible candidates for this visa. Hajj visa applications are to be done via licensed travel agents only. This visa will not be issued to unrecognized groups, they are granted only to selected groups on a limited basis. The passport used in your application must be original and valid for at least six months beyond your stay in Saudi Arabia. Alongside a fully completed and signed tourist visa application form, travelers are also required to present a return ticket to their country of origin. Proof of medical insurance that covers the entire duration of stay is also needed. Applicants who are employed should provide a letter from their employer. The letter should be printed on the company’s letterhead and must contain confirmation of the applicant's leave. Women travelers who are under the age of 25 years must be in the company of a male relative/watchman while in Saudi Arabia. Women traveling alone are not allowed to enter the country unless they will be met at the airport by a husband, a sponsor or a male relative. Muslim female passengers under the age of 45 arriving to perform Umrah or Hajj must also be accompanied by an immediate male family member that is 18 years of age or older. During your time in the country, you are not permitted to engage in any form of business activity. You are to provide a document that serves as proof of the incentive of returning to your home country. Proof of accommodation for the entire duration of stay is required. A visa for Saudi Arabia does not give the absolute right to enter the country, it is only an authorization. Whether or not the visa holder will be allowed to enter the country depends on the final decision of an immigration official. According to Saudi Arabia's law and tradition, entry may be refused to any visitor judged as behaving indecently. You should also note that a visa can be revoked at any time. Only travelers who have booked through an authorized tour operator are eligible for tourist visas. Tourists are advised to always respect local traditions, customs, and laws of Saudi Arabia. Travelers are advised to be vaccinated against Yellow Fever, Measles, Tetanus, Malaria, Hepatitis A and B, and Typhoid Fever before setting out to Saudi Arabia.