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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 Arabia 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.
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Which countries are eligible to enter Saudi Arabia without a visa?
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- The United Arab Emirates
The GCC countries listed above are eligible to enter Saudi Arabia without a visa, and they only need to present their national ID upon arrival.
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.
