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Saudi Arabia visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Saudi Arabia? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Asia | Continent: Asia

Saudi Arabia flag
5Visa-free
0eVisa
69Visa on arrival
123Visa required

Saudi Arabia entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 5 can enter Saudi Arabia visa-free and 69 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 123 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

74 of 198 passports can travel to Saudi Arabia without arranging anything before departure.

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Saudi Arabia entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Saudi Arabia
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa on arrival
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Saudi Arabia visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Saudi Arabia.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa03051
Asia519025
Europe03807
North America07016
Oceania02012
South America00012

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 5
Visa on arrival 69
Visa required 123
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Saudi Arabia?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 5 can enter visa-free, 69 can get a visa on arrival and 123 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa?

5 passports have visa-free access to Saudi Arabia, including United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait.

Does Saudi Arabia offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 69 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 24 can enter Saudi Arabia visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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