Fees · Destination Guide
Jazan and Farasan Islands
Coral islands, historic Farasan villages and a careful Red Sea gateway from Jazan
Key fee: Public Jazan-Farasan passenger ferry
Free in 2024 TGA report; verify current fare
Fees · Destination Guide
Coral islands, historic Farasan villages and a careful Red Sea gateway from Jazan
Key fee: Public Jazan-Farasan passenger ferry
Free in 2024 TGA report; verify current fare
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Costs and permissions are different questions. Government service pages describe free protected-area visit and diving permit applications, and a 2024 TGA release described the public ferry as free. These are not verified October 2026 commercial rates, and they do not establish that every part of Farasan can be visited. Request current written pricing from the operator or official ferry authority before booking.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Jazan-Farasan passenger ferry | Free in 2024 TGA report; verify current fare Per trip and return reservation, as required | Passenger ferry users | Official Saudi government ferry booking channel listed in the transport portal, or current Jazan ferry authority instructions | A TGA report in August 2024 called the service free, but no current schedule, price or booking conditions were independently established. Vehicle space requires separate verification. |
| NCW protected-area visitor permit (Fitri) | No government service charge listed As approved in the individual permit; route and dates must be checked | Travelers entering protected-area visitor zones where approval is required | [Saudi government protected-area permit service](https://my.gov.sa/en/services/324485) and NCW Fitri platform | NCW indicates permits, designated routes, seasonal exceptions and additional restrictions on activities. A permit is not blanket authorization for every uninhabited island, protected reef or overnight stay. |
| Border Guards recreational or training diving permit (Zawil) | Government portal labels service free; other costs unverified Subject to approved permit and dive activity | Scuba/training activities and providers as required by Border Guards | [Saudi government diving permit service](https://my.gov.sa/en/services/19796) | The official service specifies a permit workflow. Ask the licensed operator whether tourists apply individually or the provider submits on their behalf, and confirm any trip-specific additional charges. |
| Operator-led scuba, guided snorkeling or private boat outing | Not verified Per quoted trip, equipment and conditions | Travelers booking private/commercial marine experiences | Directly with a currently licensed local operator such as Al Ahlam Marine after verifying the service | No dependable current Farasan-specific price sheet was found. Quote should separate transport, dive equipment, guide, park permission, insurance, taxes, cancellations and non-swimmer passenger rates. |
| Saudi tourist visa | Depends on visa category and nationality; confirm official current amount See individual visa grant | Foreign visitors who need visas | [Saudi official eVisa portal](https://visa.visitsaudi.com/) or nationality-appropriate visa channel | Do not infer visa eligibility or fees for every nationality from a general visitor description. eVisa terms state six months passport validity from entry for applicants. |
Fee
Per trip and return reservation, as required
A TGA report in August 2024 called the service free, but no current schedule, price or booking conditions were independently established. Vehicle space requires separate verification.
As approved in the individual permit; route and dates must be checked
NCW indicates permits, designated routes, seasonal exceptions and additional restrictions on activities. A permit is not blanket authorization for every uninhabited island, protected reef or overnight stay.
Subject to approved permit and dive activity
The official service specifies a permit workflow. Ask the licensed operator whether tourists apply individually or the provider submits on their behalf, and confirm any trip-specific additional charges.
Per quoted trip, equipment and conditions
No dependable current Farasan-specific price sheet was found. Quote should separate transport, dive equipment, guide, park permission, insurance, taxes, cancellations and non-swimmer passenger rates.
See individual visa grant
Do not infer visa eligibility or fees for every nationality from a general visitor description. eVisa terms state six months passport validity from entry for applicants.