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Saudi Arabia visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 74 can travel to Saudi Arabia without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 123 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Saudi Arabia: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa on arrival –
United Kingdom Visa on arrival –
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa on arrival –
Australia Visa on arrival –
China Visa on arrival –
Germany Visa on arrival –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 39/46
Asia 23/49
Africa 3/54
North America 7/23
South America 0/12
Oceania 2/14

Passports that can enter Saudi Arabia visa-free

5 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia

69 passports

Passports that need a visa for Saudi Arabia

123 passports

Passports that are not admitted

1 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Saudi Arabia?

It depends on your passport. 5 passports can enter Saudi Arabia visa-free, 69 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 123 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa?

5 passports can enter Saudi Arabia visa-free, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates.

Holding a Saudi Arabia passport? See where the Saudi Arabia passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Saudi Arabia before you book.