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Who needs a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Of 198 passports, 5 enter Saudi Arabia without a visa, 69 get a visa on arrival, 106 apply online and 17 need a visa in advance.

5
Visa-free
69
Visa on arrival
106
e-Visa / eTA
17
Visa required

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

Visa-free5

Visa on arrival69

e-Visa106

Visa required17

No admission1

Frequently asked questions

Who needs a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Of 198 passports, 5 enter Saudi Arabia without a visa, 69 get a visa on arrival, 106 apply online and 17 need a visa in advance. Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel.

Who can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa?

Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates.