Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Citizens of the United Kingdom need an Saudi ETA for UK citizens before travelling to Saudi Arabia, for stays of up to 180 days.

With a passport of the United Kingdom

ETA

ETA (online travel permit), 180 days

ETA, multiple entry, up to 180 days a year

Since 1 July 2026.

Where can I travel?

Every destination for citizens of the United Kingdom

By purpose of the trip

Purpose	What you need
Tourism	Saudi ETA for UK citizens
Business	Saudi ETA for UK citizens
Family visit	Visit visa via Saudi mission / MOFA platform
Study	Saudi ETA for UK citizens
Work	ETA (online travel permit)
Transit	ETA (online travel permit)

Ways into Saudi Arabia

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.

Questions

Do citizens of the United Kingdom need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Citizens of the United Kingdom need an Saudi ETA for UK citizens before travelling to Saudi Arabia, for stays of up to 180 days.

How much does it cost?

See the official site for the current fee.

Can Sroky apply for me?

Not for this trip yet. Apply on the official site: https://visa.visitsaudi.com.

Can I study or work in Saudi Arabia on this?

Study and work need their own permission; see the official site.

Saudi Arabia for other passports

Where else can citizens of the United Kingdom go

Every destination for citizens of the United Kingdom

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.