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Saudi Arabia passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Saudi Arabia passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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52Visa-free
35eVisa
31Visa on arrival
80Visa required

Saudi Arabia passport at a glance

With a Saudi Arabia passport you can enter 52 destinations visa-free and 31 with a visa on arrival, so 83 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 35 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 80 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Saudi Arabia

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Saudi Arabia passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapaneVisa
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
TurkeyVisa-free (90 days)
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Saudi Arabia passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa11141712
Asia231386
Europe40338
North America100310
Oceania3335
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Saudi Arabia passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 52
eVisa 35
Visa on arrival 31
Visa required 80

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Saudi Arabia passport holders visit without a visa?

Saudi Arabia passport holders can visit 52 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and others. Adding the 31 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 83 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Saudi Arabia passport holders?

31 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Saudi Arabia passport holders, including Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Saudi Arabia passport holders travel with an eVisa?

35 destinations let Saudi Arabia passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Japan, Kenya, Armenia, Vietnam, Colombia, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Australia and others.

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Saudi Arabia passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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