Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

What United Arab Emirates passport holders need to do

1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

United Arab Emirates is one of 5 passports in the “visa-free” group for Saudi Arabia. See the full Saudi Arabia visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for United Arab Emirates passport holders

Saudi Arabia is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United Arab Emirates passport, which ranks #1 worldwide with a mobility score of 168. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 42 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Armenia	Visa-free	180 days
Azerbaijan	Visa-free	90 days
Bahrain	Visa-free	–
Brunei	Visa-free	30 days
China	Visa-free	30 days
Georgia	Visa-free	90 days
Hong Kong	Visa-free	30 days
Iran	Visa-free	15 days
Israel	Visa-free	90 days
Japan	Visa-free	30 days
Jordan	Visa-free	90 days
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days

All visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport

Saudi Arabia visa requirements for other passports

• 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