Visa Requirements for Saudi Arabia

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Freedom of Travel

Passport holders of 5 countries have freedom of travel to Saudi Arabia. This often means there will be no limitation on the duration of stay, and no restrictions on activities such as volunteering, employment, or conducting business.

eVisa

Passport holders for 6 countries can obtain an electronic visa / authorization prior to arrival to travel to Saudi Arabia.

  • eVisa90 daysRequirement updated , remarks
  • eVisaRequirement updated .Passengers with a tourist or business visa issued by the USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa upon arrival for a maximum of 90 days in a period of 12 months if they travel as tourists. The visa must have been used at least once and must have an entry stamp of the issuing country. The visa fee must be paid by credit card.
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eVisa / On Arrival

On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / authorization is available to passport holders of 74 countries to travel to Saudi Arabia.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at Saudi Arabia, passport holders of 143 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of Saudi Arabia. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
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    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
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  • Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
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  • Visa RequiredUS, UK or Schengen (business or tourist) visa holders are eligible for visa on arrival; the visa must be used at least once and has an entry stamp from the issuing country.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa on Arrival or eVisa for the Permanent Resident Card holders of the Schengen countries or USA, UK and any Schengen countries valid used tourist visa and the GCC residence visa holders.
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
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    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Holders of a U.S., U.K., or Schengen visa, or holders of permanent residency cards issued by the U.S., U.K., or any Schengen country, are eligible for a Saudi eVisa or a visa on arrival
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  • Bouvet Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
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  • British Indian Ocean Territory PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • British Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Cayman Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Central African Republic PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
  • Christmas Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
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  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
  • Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .e-Visa available for all Egyptian passport holders. Known as "Stop Over Visa", is valid for 4 days, and can be obtained when booking with FlyNas or SAUDIA (Saudi Arabian Airlines).
    Visa on arrival for holders of a valid Schengen, UK or USA visa and UK, US or EU permanent residents.
  • Visa Required
  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
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  • Falkland Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
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  • Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Heard and McDonald Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of valid Schengen, UK and US visa. Visitors must arrive through national carrier of Saudi Arabia.
    Visa on arrival if holding two or multiple entry short-stay valid visa issued by UK, US or a Schengen member state for stays of no more than 90 days.
    Saudi Arabia announced 96 hour free transit visa for passengers of saudia or flynas when stopover the country valid for 90 days.
    Visitors can get visa on arrival at any international airport in Saudi Arabia but they must have a credit card to pay a fee amounting to SR 440 (Dh 431) as cash is not accepted. They will be allowed to stay for 90 days at a stretch and can enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia multiple times during the validity period of their visit visa.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Passengers and first-degree family members of passengers with a tourist or business visa issued by USA, United Kingdom, or a Schengen Member State traveling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. The visa must have been used at least once and should have an entry stamp of the issuing country. Passengers are allowed a total stay of 90 days within a period of 12 months.
    Travellers holding Umroh Visa can now travel outside Medina and Mekkah for tourism purposes.
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredAll visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.
    Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi eVisas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa or entry may be refused if the passport contains an Israeli stamp, visa or if the holder also has Israeli citizenship (see Israeli stamps).
    Eligible for an e-Visa, visa on arrival or transit visa if holding a valid Schengen, USA or UK visa (used at last once) or a permanent residence visa in the European Union, UK or USA.
    Eligible for an e-Visa or transit visa if holding a valid residence permit of no less than 3 months in a GCC country.
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourists eligible for Visa on Arrival must hold valid tourist or business visas from the US, United Kingdom, or Schengen countries. The visa should have been used once with an entry stamp. Permanent residents of the US, UK, or EU, along with their first-degree relatives, can also apply after confirming their presence.
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
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  • Visa Required
  • Norfolk Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa Required
  • Northern Mariana Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredeVisa available for tourist visas or permanent residents of USA, UK, UAE or Schengen countries
    A Stopover Visa can be obtained at https://www.saudia.com/transit-visa for people transiting through Saudi Arabia for less than 96 hours.
    Polio vaccine certificate is required.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
  • Visa RequiredPhilippine passport holders with already used but still valid US, UK, Schengen visas can avail visa-on-arrival at any port of entry in Saudi Arabia.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .* Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Saint Barthélemy PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
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  • Saint Vincent and Grenadines PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .holders of a US, UK or Schengen visas have been eligible for a Saudi eVisa upon arrival
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi e-Visas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .* Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visitors with a tourist or business visa issued by United States, United Kingdom or a Schengen member state traveling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. The visa must have been used at least once and should have an entry stamp of the issuing country. Passengers are allowed a total stay of 90 days within a period of 12 months. Visa fee must be paid by credit card.
    First-degree family members of visitors with a tourist or business visa issued by United States, United Kingdom or a Schengen member state traveling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. The visa must have been used at least once and should have an entry stamp of the issuing country. Passengers are allowed a total stay of 90 days within a period of 12 months. Visa fee must be paid by credit card.
    First-degree family members of visitors with a permanent residence permit issued by the US, United Kingdom or an EU Member State, traveling as tourists, can obtain visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. Visa fee must be paid by credit card.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
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  • Wallis and Futuna Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Visa RequiredPassengers with a tourist or business visa issued by USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State traveling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. The visa must have been used at least once and should have an entry stamp of the issuing country. Passengers are allowed a total stay of 90 days within a period of 12 months. Visa fee must be paid by credit card.
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Entry Refused

Disagreements between Saudi Arabia and 1 country have imposed restrictions in traveling to Saudi Arabia.

  • Entry RefusedRemarks updated .Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel.
    Israeli Muslims may get a temporary Jordanian passport to enter the country for Hajj / Umrah purposes only.
    Israeli businesspeople can obtain a special visa in order to enter the country.

Information last checked on . Requirements last changed on .