Do citizens of United Arab Emirates need a visa for Saudi Arabia? — Visa-free
Here's the current entry requirement for citizens of United Arab Emirates travelling to Saudi Arabia for tourism — and what to sort out before you go.
Visa-free
With your United Arab Emirates passport you can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa for short stays. Just travel with a valid passport and a return ticket.
Saudi Arabia has 3 things to do before you fly
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Last checked 2026-08-06
Good to know
- The Saudi Tourism Authority's own e-visa announcement page (sta.gov.sa) was unreachable (site outage) during this check, both via automated and manual browser access — replaced with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) homepage as the verified official source instead.
- MOFA links to the official tourist eVisa application portal, visa.visitsaudi.com (self-described "The Official website for Tourist Visa to Saudi Arabia"), and separately to a general 'Visa Services Platform' at ksavisa.sa for other visa categories (family visit, work visa authorisation, diplomatic/special passports).
- MOFA has announced bilateral visa-exemption agreements with specific countries (e.g. a mutual visa-exemption agreement signed with Russia) — these apply only to the named partner country's nationals, not a general exemption.
- This record could not confirm specific eVisa eligibility lists, fees or validity periods from an official page during this check — verify current eligibility and cost directly on visa.visitsaudi.com or with a Saudi embassy before travel.
Travelling on a passport from United Arab Emirates, you can enter Saudi Arabia visa-free for short tourist stays. Carry a passport valid for your whole trip and proof of onward travel; border officers may still ask about your plans and funds.
Before you fly
Saudi Arabia is one of 104 countries you can just walk into.
Scratch off where you have actually been. Light foil came free, dark foil cost you a visa — the sheet remembers which.
Frequently asked questions
With your United Arab Emirates passport you can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa for short stays. Just travel with a valid passport and a return ticket.
The exact length of stay depends on the visa or permit you're granted for Saudi Arabia. Check the conditions on your entry document or with the embassy.
At a minimum, a passport valid for your stay and, where required, the relevant visa or travel authorization. Saudi Arabia may also check onward tickets, accommodation and sufficient funds.
Fees depend on the visa type and your nationality, and packset.travel never charges them. Check the current cost and apply on the official government site (linked above) before you travel.
For reference only
This visa information is provided for general guidance only and may be out of date. Entry rules change frequently and depend on your specific circumstances. Always confirm requirements with the official authorities of your destination and your airline before travelling. packset.travel accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or for any loss arising from reliance on this information.
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