Visa requirements for Saudi citizens

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Visa requirements for Saudi citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Saudi Arabia.

A recent Saudi passport with biometric chip

As of 2026, Saudi citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 87 countries and territories, ranking the Saudi passport 51st in the world, according to the Henley Passport Index.[1]

Saudi citizens do not need a visa to enter other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and also have the right to work in those countries. Similarly, citizens of other GCC states do not need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. GCC citizens can use a GCC national identity card (rather than a passport) to enter Saudi Arabia.

History

Visa requirements for Saudi citizens were lifted by New Zealand (July 1999),[2] Kyrgyzstan (July 2012), Honduras (September 2016),[3] Georgia (November 2016),[4] Belarus (February 2017),[5] Barbados (May 2019),[6] South Africa (August 2019),[7] Kazakhstan (September 2019),[8] Ukraine (August 2020),[9] Uzbekistan (August 2022),[10] Zambia (December 2022),[11] Singapore (June 2023),[12][13] Iran (December 2023),[14] Turkey (January 2024),[15] the United Kingdom (February 2024),[16] Pakistan (September 2024),[17] China (June 2025),[18] Armenia (July 2025).[19]

Visas on arrival for Saudi citizens were introduced by Malawi in October 2015, followed by Azerbaijan in February 2016,[20] followed by Gabon in October 2017,[21] followed by Pakistan in March 2019.[22]

Electronic Visas for Saudi citizens were introduced by Myanmar that commenced on 1 September 2014,[23] followed by Djibouti on 18 February 2018,[24] followed by India on 17 June 2019,[25] followed by the United Kingdom in 1 June 2022,[26] followed by Armenia in 5 July 2022,[27] followed by Japan in 27 March 2023.[28]

Russia announced that it is working to establish visa-free travel agreement with Saudi Arabia.[29] In September 2024, it announced that Saudi citizens will gain visa-free entry to Russia by 2025.[30]

European Union is currently working on facilitating visa-free entry into Schengen Area for Saudi citizens.[31][32]

Paraguay is working on opening an embassy in Riyadh and abolish visa requirements for Saudi citizens.[33]

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements for Saudi citizens holding ordinary passports
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Visa requirements

More information Country, Allowed stay ...
Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees)
Afghanistan eVisa[34][35] 30 days
  • Due 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).
Albania Visa not required[36][37] 90 days
  • Citizens 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.[38]
Algeria Visa required[39]
  • Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.[40][41]
Andorra Visa required[42]
Angola Visa not required[43] 30 days
  • Maximum 3 entries per calendar year.
Antigua and Barbuda eVisa[44][45]
Argentina Visa required[46]
  • The 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.[47]
Armenia Visa not required[48] 180 days
  • Visa exempt from 1 July 2025.[49]
Australia Online Visa required[50][51]
  • May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
Austria Visa required[52]
Azerbaijan Visa not required[53][54] 30 days
  • Visitors may enter Azerbaijan without a visa from February 15, 2026 to February 15, 2027.
Bahamas eVisa[55]
Bahrain Freedom of movement[56]
  • Freedom of Movement.
  • ID card valid.
Bangladesh Visa on arrival[57] 30 days
Barbados Visa not required[58] 90 days
Belarus Visa not required[59] 30 days
Belgium Visa required[60]
Belize Visa required[61]
Benin eVisa[62][63] 30 days
  • Must 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).[64]
Bhutan eVisa[65][66] 90 days
  • The 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.[67]
Bolivia Online Visa[68][69] 30 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa not required[70]
  • Valid 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.[71]
Botswana Visa not required[72] 90 days
Brazil Visa required[73]
Brunei Visa on arrival[74] 30 days
  • $20 BND Brunei Dollars only cash.
Bulgaria Visa required[75]
Burkina Faso eVisa[76][77]
Burundi Online Visa / Visa on arrival[78][79] 1 month
Cambodia eVisa / Visa on arrival[80][81] 30 days
Cameroon eVisa[82][83]
Canada Visa required[84]
Cape Verde Visa on arrival[85] 30 days
  • EASE travel authorization.[86]
Central African Republic Visa required[87]
Chad eVisa[88][89]
  • Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Chad for any reason.
Chile Visa required[90]
China Visa not required[91] 30 days
Colombia Online Visa[94][95]
Comoros Visa on arrival[96] 45 days
Republic of the Congo Visa required[97]
Democratic Republic of the Congo eVisa[98][99] 7 days
Costa Rica Visa required[100]
  • 90 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.
Côte d'Ivoire eVisa[101][102] 3 months
  • e-Visa holders must arrive at Abidjan airport.
Croatia Visa required[103]
Cuba eVisa[104][105] 90 days
  • Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
Cyprus Visa required[106]
Czech Republic Visa required[107]
Denmark Visa required[108]
Djibouti eVisa[109][110] 90 days
Dominica Visa not required[111] 21 days
Dominican Republic Visa required[112]
Ecuador Visa not required[113] 90 days
Egypt Visa not required[114] 6 months
El Salvador Visa not required[115] 90 days
Equatorial Guinea eVisa[116][117]
Eritrea Visa required[118]
Estonia Visa required[119]
Eswatini Visa required[120]
Ethiopia eVisa / Visa on arrival[121][122] 90 days
Fiji Online Visa[123][124]
Finland Visa required[125]
France Visa required[126]
Gabon eVisa[127][128] 90 days
Gambia Visa required[129]
Georgia Visa not required[130] 1 year
Germany Visa required[131]
Ghana Visa required[132]
Greece Visa required[133]
Grenada Visa required[134]
Guatemala Visa not required[135] 90 days
Guinea eVisa[136][137] 90 days
Guinea-Bissau Visa on arrival[138] 90 days
Guyana eVisa[139][140]
Haiti Visa not required[141] 90 days
  • Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Haiti for any reason.
Honduras Visa not required[142] 90 days
Hungary Visa required[143]
Iceland Visa required[144]
India eVisa[145] 30 days
  • 119 USD For 30-day tourists visa online.
  • e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports[Note 2] or 5 designated seaports.[Note 3][146]
  • An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.[147]
  • 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.[148]
Indonesia e-VOA / Visa on arrival[149] 30 days[150]
  • 35 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.
Iran Visa not required[151] 15 Days
  • Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Iran for any reason.
Iraq eVisa[152][153] 30 days
  • You can apply for an e-Visa (30 days) to visit the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.[154]
  • Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Iraq for any reason.
Ireland Visa required[155]
  • Visa 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.[156]
Israel Visa required[157]
  • Confirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued.[158]
  • Because the Government of Saudi Arabia does not recognize Israel, citizens are advised to not travel to Israel for any reason.
Italy Visa required[159]
Jamaica Visa required[160]
Japan eVisa[161][162] 90 days
Jordan Visa not required[163] 90 days
Kazakhstan Visa not required[164] 30 days
Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation[165][166] 90 days
  • Applications 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.
Kiribati Visa not required[167] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 12-month period.
North Korea Visa required[168]
  • Visitors traveling for tourist purposes must hold an authorization to travel, issued by a travel company in Korea (Dem. People's Rep.).
South Korea Electronic Travel Authorization[169][170] 30 days
  • All 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.[171]
Kuwait Freedom of movement[172]
  • Freedom of Movement.
  • ID card valid.
Kyrgyzstan Visa not required[173] 30 days
  • 30 days within any 60-day period.
Laos eVisa / Visa on arrival[174] 30 days
Latvia Visa required[176]
Lebanon Visa not required[177] 6 months
Lesotho Visa required[178]
Liberia Visa required[179]
Libya eVisa[180][181] 30 days
  • Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Libya for any reason.
Liechtenstein Visa required[182]
Lithuania Visa required[183]
Luxembourg Visa required[184]
Madagascar eVisa / Visa on arrival[185][186] 90 days
  • For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.
Malawi eVisa / Visa on arrival[187][188] 30 days
Malaysia Visa not required[189] 90 days
Maldives Free visa on arrival[190] 30 days
  • Can be extended.
Mali Visa required[191]
Malta Visa required[192]
Marshall Islands Visa required[193]
Mauritania eVisa[194][195] 30 days
Mauritius Visa not required[196] 180 days
  • 180 days per calendar year for tourism, 120 days per calendar year for business.
Mexico Visa required[197]
  • May 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.
Micronesia Visa not required[198] 30 days
Moldova eVisa[199][200]
Monaco Visa required[201]
Mongolia eVisa[202][203] 30 days
Montenegro Visa not required[204][205] 90 days
Morocco Visa not required[206] 90 days
Mozambique Visa not required[207][208] 30 days
  • Visitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 48 USD.
Myanmar eVisa[209][210] 28 days
Namibia eVisa[211][212] 3 months
Nauru Visa required[213]
  Nepal Online Visa / Visa on arrival[214] 90 days[215]
Netherlands Visa required[216]
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority[217] 90 days
  • Use 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.[218]
  • 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.[219] Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.[218]
Nicaragua Visa not required[220] 90 days
Niger Visa required[221]
Nigeria eVisa[222][223] 30 days
North Macedonia Visa required[224]
Norway Visa required[225]
Oman Freedom of movement[226]
  • Freedom of Movement.
  • ID card valid.
Pakistan Visa not required[227] 90 days
Palau Free visa on arrival[228] 30 days
Panama Visa not required[229] 90 days
Papua New Guinea eVisa[230][231] 60 days
  • Visitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
Paraguay Visa required[232]
Peru Visa required[233]
Philippines Visa not required[234] 30 days
Poland Visa required[235]
Portugal Visa required[236]
Qatar Freedom of movement[237]
  • Freedom of Movement.
  • ID card valid.
Romania Visa required[238]
Russia eVisa[239][240] 30 days
  • Visa-free for 90 days within one calendar year period from 11 May 2026.[241]
Rwanda eVisa / Visa on arrival[242][243] 30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis Electronic Travel Authorisation[244][245] 90 days
Saint Lucia Visa required[246]
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa not required[247] 3 month
Samoa Entry permit on arrival[248] 90 days
San Marino Visa required[249]
São Tomé and Príncipe eVisa[250][251]
Senegal Visa required[252]
Serbia eVisa[253][254] 90 days
  • 90 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 Electronic Border System[255][256] 90 days
  • Application 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.
Sierra Leone eVisa / Visa on arrival[257][258] 3 months / 30 days
Singapore Visa not required[259]
  • Maximum stay at discretion of local immigration officers.[260]
Slovakia Visa required[261]
Slovenia Visa required[262]
Solomon Islands Visa required[263]
Somalia eVisa[264][265] 30 days
South Africa Visa not required[266] 90 days
South Sudan eVisa[268][269]
  • Obtainable 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.
Spain Visa required[270]
Sri Lanka ETA / Visa on arrival[271][272] 30 days
  • 30 days extendable to 6 months.[273]
  • The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
  • Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
  • 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).
Sudan Visa required[274]
  • Visa free for business visits.
  • Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Sudan for any reason.
Suriname Visa not required[275][276] 90 days
  • An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival.[277]
  • Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.[278]
Sweden Visa required[279]
 Switzerland Visa required[280]
Syria eVisa / Visa on arrival[281][282]
  • Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Syria for any reason.
Tajikistan Visa not required[283] 30 days
  • 60 days e-Visa also available.
  • e-visa holders can enter through all border points.[284]
Tanzania eVisa / Visa on arrival[285][286] 90 days
Thailand Visa not required[287] 60 days
Timor-Leste Visa on arrival[288] 30 days
Togo eVisa[289][290] 15 days
Tonga Visa required[291]
Trinidad and Tobago Visa required[292]
Tunisia Visa not required[293] 90 days
Turkey Visa not required[294] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180-day period.[295]
Turkmenistan Visa required[296]
  • When 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.[297][298]
Tuvalu Visa on arrival[299] 1 month
Uganda eVisa[300][301] 3 months
Ukraine Visa not required[302] 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180-day period.
United Arab Emirates Freedom of movement[303]
  • Freedom of Movement.
  • ID card valid.
United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorisation[304][305] 6 months
  • Authorisation lasts up to 2 years, with multiple entries permitted.
United States Visa required[306]
Uruguay Visa required[307]
Uzbekistan Visa not required[308] 30 days
  • You 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 Visa not required[309] 120 days
Vatican City Visa required[310]
Venezuela eVisa[311][312]
  • Due 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.[313][314]
Vietnam eVisa[315][316]
  • e-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.
Yemen Visa on arrival[317] 90 days
  • Due 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.).[318]
Zambia Visa not required[319] 30 days
Zimbabwe eVisa[320][321] 1 months
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Dependent, disputed, or restricted territories

Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

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Territory Conditions of access Notes
Abkhazia Visa required[322]
  • Tourists from all countries (except Georgia) can visit Abkhazia for a period not exceeding 24 hours as part of an organized tourist group.
Kosovo Visa not required[323][324]
  • 90 days
Northern Cyprus Visa not required[325][326]
  • 90 days
Palestine Visa not required[327]
Somaliland visa on arrival[328]
  • 30 days; Visa on arrival is not available at land or seaports, visa in advance is then required.
South Ossetia Visa required
  • To enter South Ossetia, visitors must have a multiple-entry visa for Russia and register their stay with the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs within 3 days.[329][330]
Taiwan eVisa[331][332]
  • 30 days; Apply online 30-day visit e-Visa before arrival, not extendable.
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Dependent and autonomous territories

More information Territory, Conditions of access ...
Territory Conditions of access Notes
China
Hong Kong Visa not required[333]
  • 90 days
Macau Visa on arrival[334]
  • 30 days
Ecuador
Galápagos Pre-registration required
  • 60 days; Visitors must pre-register to receive a 20 USD Transit Control Card (TCT).[335]
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