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Saudi Arabia visa requirements: who needs a visa in 2026

Pick your passport to see whether you can enter Saudi Arabia visa free, need an ETA or e visa, or must apply for a visa before you travel. Checked on November 4, 2026 against the official sources below.

Sroky is a private company and is not part of any government. The destination decides on every entry. Rules change: the official source always applies.

Ways into Saudi Arabia

Tourist eVisa

E visa
Stay
up to 90 days per visit
Processing
usually minutes to a few days (unofficial)
Interview
No
Official site: visa.visitsaudi.com

Tourist visa on arrival

On arrival
Stay
up to 90 days per visit
Processing
at the airport
Interview
No
Official site: visa.visitsaudi.com

Saudi ETA for UK citizens

ETA
Stay
up to 180 days a year
Processing
not stated
Interview
No
Official site: visa.visitsaudi.com

Visit visa via Saudi mission / MOFA platform

Visa needed
Stay
varies
Processing
varies
Interview
No
Official site: ksavisa.sa

Check before you travel

  • visa.visitsaudi.com blocks outside networks and ksavisa.sa is script rendered; eligible list from news citing MOFA.
  • Taiwan (TW) included from the 2019 list, missing from 2026 news lists.
  • Brazil on one Oct 2026 list (which drops Belgium); treated as error, BR under OTHERS.
  • Whether UK passports can still use the tourist eVisa after the ETA launch.
  • eVisa fee for 2026 not confirmed on an official page.
  • Visa holder route on arrival reportedly limited to Saudi carriers (Saudia, flynas, flyadeal); unconfirmed.

Saudi Arabia visa by passport

No visaNo visa needed6 passports
Visa freeVisa free1 passports
ETAETA (online travel permit)1 passports
E visaE visa68 passports
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Questions

Who can visit Saudi Arabia without a visa?

7 passports can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa, and 1 more only need an ETA before they fly; 68 passports can apply for an e visa online. Pick your passport above for your answer.

How long can I stay in Saudi Arabia?

It depends on the passport and the way in. Tourist eVisa: up to 90 days per visit. Tourist visa on arrival: up to 90 days per visit. Saudi ETA for UK citizens: up to 180 days a year.

How do I apply for a Saudi Arabia visa?

If your passport needs a visa, apply for the Visit visa via Saudi mission / MOFA platform on https://ksavisa.sa.

Visas

Official sources

Checked on November 4, 2026

Sroky is a private company and is not part of any government. The destination decides on every entry. Rules change: the official source always applies.