Visa Requirements for Saudi Arabian Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Saudi Arabia
Freedom of Travel
Saudi Arabian passport holders can travel to 5 destinations without a visa. Identify cards or passports may be required.
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapFreedom Of MovementFreedom of Movement.
ID card valid. - Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapFreedom Of MovementFreedom of Movement.
ID card valid. - Oman PermalinkShow on MapFreedom Of MovementFreedom of Movement.
ID card valid. - Qatar PermalinkShow on MapFreedom Of MovementFreedom of Movement.
ID card valid. - United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapFreedom Of MovementFreedom of Movement.
ID card valid.
Visa Not Required
45 destinations allow visa-free entry to Saudi Arabian citizens.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysCitizens from Saudi Arabia and Qatar can enter without a visa, only for tourism purpose from 15 April 2026 until 31 December 2026, with the document passport.
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysMaximum 3 entries per calendar year.
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 daysVisa exempt from 1 July 2025.
- Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysVisitors may enter Azerbaijan without a visa from February 15, 2026 to February 15, 2027.
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysMust arrive and leave via Minsk National Airport and not to/from Russia.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeValid multiple entry visa holders and residents of the European Union, Schengen Area member states and United States of America can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Visa exemption from June 1 to September 30. - Botswana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysVisa-free From June 9, 2025, to December 31, 2026.
24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China (except Ürümqi), allows domestic travel through different airports. - Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free21 days
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free1 year
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysDue to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Haiti for any reason.
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free15 DaysDue to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Iran for any reason.
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 12-month period.
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days30 days within any 60-day period.
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days180 days per calendar year for tourism, 120 days per calendar year for business.
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysVisitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 48 USD.
- Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Palestine PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeMaximum stay at discretion of local immigration officers.
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via O. R. Tambo International Airport.
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAn entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival.
Multiple entry e-Visa is also available. - Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days60 days e-Visa also available.
e-visa holders can enter through all border points. - Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysYou must have or book a flight within 30 days leaving Uzbekistan, train or bus tickets are not enough to be allowed going through immigration and go outside airports.
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free120 days
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 11 destinations for passport holders of Saudi Arabia.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days$20 BND Brunei Dollars only cash.
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysEASE travel authorization.
- Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 days
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysCan be extended.
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 daysDue to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Yemen for any reason.
Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
eVisa
Saudi Arabian passport allows entry to 48 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysDue to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Afghanistan for any reason.
e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). - Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EUR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR). - Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysThe Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapeVisaDue to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Chad for any reason.
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysCan be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthse-Visa holders must arrive at Abidjan airport.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 days
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMust arrive via Malabo International Airport, processing fee 75 USD.
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- India PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days119 USD For 30-day tourists visa online.
e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports
An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.
Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa. - Iraq PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysYou can apply for an e-Visa (30 days) to visit the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.
Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Iraq for any reason. - Japan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysApplications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
eTA fee is 32.50 USD.
Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. - Libya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysDue to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Libya for any reason.
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa28 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
e-Visa is available for tourism only.
Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Myanmar for any reason. - Namibia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysUse NZeTA app to scan passport, $52 NZD to process NZeTA.
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. - Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 daysVisitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysVisa-free for 90 days within one calendar year period from 11 May 2026.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days90 days within any 180-day period. Transfers allowed.
90 days visa-free if holding a valid visa or permanent residence of the Cyprus, Ireland, Schengen Area member states, United Kingdom or the United States may enter Serbia without a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period. - Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysApplication can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country. - Somalia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- South Korea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysAll visitors are fingerprinted. From September 2021, travelers require the Korean Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA). The validity period is 3 years from the date of approval.
The government of the Republic of Korea announced that from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, a K-ETA is not required for 27 countries citizens visiting Korea for 90 days or less for business or tourism. - South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaObtainable online.
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to ravel to South Sudan for any reason. - São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Taiwan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysApply online 30-day visit e-Visa before arrival, not extendable.
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa15 days
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapeVisa6 monthsAuthorisation lasts up to 2 years, with multiple entries permitted.
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapeVisaDue to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Venezuela for any reason.
Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. - Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisae-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. Options 1 month single (25 USD) or multiple entries or 3 months single or multiple entries.
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa1 months
eVisa / On Arrival
For 13 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Saudi Arabia.
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival1 month
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days35 USD Or 500,000 IDR cash or credit card 509,950 IDR may accept Euros. 30 days but can be extendable. Will force passengers to book another flight leaving Indonesia before boarding.
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days18
e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysFor stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months / 30 days
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days30 days extendable to 6 months.
The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
SAARC - USD 35
Non SAARC - USD 75
e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period). - Syria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalDue to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Syria for any reason.
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
Pre-arranged Visa Required
72 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Saudi Arabia. This requirement may be waived off if Saudi Arabian citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Saudi citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America.
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required90 days visa-free if hold a valid residence permit issued by the European Union member countries, Canada, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or the United States and multiple-entry visa issued by Canada and the United States.
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required if a passenger first enters the United Kingdom with a visitor visa issued by the United Kingdom. They are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days in Ireland or until the end of the period of stay granted in the United Kingdom. This waiver cannot be used with a UK ETA.
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredConfirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued.
Because the Government of Saudi Arabia does not recognize Israel, citizens are advised to not travel to Israel for any reason. - Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay enter without a visa if obtaining a valid visa or a permanent residency to Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, or the Schengen area.
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisitors traveling for tourist purposes must hold an authorization to travel, issued by a travel company in Korea (Dem. People's Rep.).
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa free for business visits.
Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Sudan for any reason. - Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredWhen transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
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