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Updated January 2025

Can I travel to Saudi Arabia without a visa?

GCC nationals can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa or are exempt from getting a visa. They are welcome to travel to Saudi at any time. If you are not a GCC national, you can obtain either a visa on arrival or an e-visa for Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Visa on Arrival 2025: Which Countries Are Eligible For Visa on Arrival in KSA?

 

Which countries are eligible to enter Saudi Arabia without a visa?

  1. Bahrain
  2. Kuwait
  3. Oman
  4. Qatar
  5. The United Arab Emirates

The GCC countries above are eligible to enter Saudi Arabia without a visa, and they only need to present their national ID upon their arrival in Saudi Arabia.

However, third-country nationals who live in one of the GCC countries and holders of a residence permit must get a visa to Saudi Arabia unless they have a Saudi passport.

 

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