Visa requirements for Saudi citizens

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

As of 2026, Saudi citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 91 countries and territories, ranking the Saudi passport 50th in the world, according to the Henley Passport Index.

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), Kyrgyzstan (July 2012), Honduras (September 2016), Georgia (November 2016), Belarus (February 2017), Barbados (May 2019), South Africa (August 2019), Kazakhstan (September 2019), Ukraine (August 2020), Uzbekistan (August 2022), Zambia (December 2022), Singapore (June 2023), Iran (December 2023), Turkey (January 2024), the United Kingdom (February 2024), Pakistan (September 2024), China (June 2025), Armenia (July 2025), Russia (11 May 2026).

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

Electronic Visas for Saudi citizens were introduced by Myanmar that commenced on 1 September 2014, followed by Djibouti on 18 February 2018, followed by India on 17 June 2019,Visa Services, Embassy of India in Riyadh. followed by the United Kingdom on 1 June 2022, followed by Armenia on 5 July 2022, followed by Japan on 27 March 2023.

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

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

Colombia has officially launched negotiations on a visa exemption agreement for Saudi citizens.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 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). Visitors may apply for an e-Visa in other countries, excluding some countries of residence (include Saudi Arabia). 90 days 30 days 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. 180 days Visa exempt from 1 July 2025. May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 30 days Visitors may enter Azerbaijan without a visa from February 15, 2026, to February 15, 2027. Freedom of Movement. ID card valid. 30 days 90 days 30 days Must arrive and leave via Minsk National Airport and not to/from Russia. eVisa Benin 30 days 90 days 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. 90 days 30 days $20 BND Brunei Dollars only cash. 1 month 30 days 30 days Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Chad for any reason. 30 days Visa-free From 9 June 2025, to 31 December 2026. 24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China (except Ürümqi), allows domestic travel through different airports. 45 days 7 days 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. 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive at Abidjan airport. 90 days Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee. 90 days 21 days 90 days 6 months 90 days Must arrive via Malabo International Airport, processing fee 75 USD. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 1 year 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Haiti for any reason. 90 days 30 days US$119 For 30-day tourists visa online. 30 days US$35 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. 15 Days Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Iran for any reason. 30 days You 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. 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. Confirmation 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. 90 days 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 12-month period. Visitors traveling for tourist purposes must hold an authorization to travel, issued by a travel company in Korea (Dem. People's Rep.). 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 1 January 2026, to 31 December 2026, a K-ETA is not required for 27 countries citizens visiting Korea for 90 days or less for business or tourism. Freedom of Movement. ID card valid. 30 days 30 days within any 60-day period. 30 days 6 months 30 days Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Libya for any reason. 90 days For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is US$59. 30 days 90 days 30 days Can be extended. 30 days 180 days 180 days per calendar year for tourism, 120 days per calendar year for business. 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. 30 days 30 days 90 days 90 days 30 days Visitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of US$48. 28 days e-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. 3 months 90 days 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. 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. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. 90 days 30 days Freedom of Movement. ID card valid. 90 days 30 days 90 days 60 days 30 days Freedom of Movement. ID card valid. 90 days 90 days within one calendar year period. 30 days 90 days 3 months 90 days 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. 90 days 3 months / 30 days Maximum stay at discretion of local immigration officers. 30 days 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via O. R. Tambo International Airport. Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to ravel to South Sudan for any reason. 30 days 30 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 Visa-free for business visits. Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Sudan for any reason. 90 days Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Syria for any reason. 30 days / 60 days e-Visa also available. e-Visa holders can enter through all border points. 90 days 60 days 30 days 15 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 1 month 3 months 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. Freedom of Movement. ID card valid. 6 months Authorisation lasts up to 2 years, with multiple entries permitted. 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. 120 days 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. 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. 90 days Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Yemen for any reason. 30 days 1 month

Dependent, disputed, or restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes 90 days 90 days 30 days; Visa on arrival is not available at land or seaports, visa in advance is then required. 30 days; Apply online 30-day visit e-Visa before arrival, not extendable.

Dependent and autonomous territories Territory Conditions of access Notes China 90 days 30 days Ecuador Galápagos

See also

Visa policy of Saudi Arabia

References

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