Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Saudi Arabia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at af.saudiembassy.sa
Which Saudi Arabia visa?
Visit visa for tourism (eVisa, visa on arrival or through a Saudi mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia
- Fee
- US$80
- Processing time
- 1 minute to 3 business days online; the embassy route can take longer if documents are requested
All visa types for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s tourist visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is ksavisa.sa. Processing time, as Saudi Arabia states it: 1 minute to 3 business days online; the embassy route can take longer if documents are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi missions in Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia has 1 mission in Afghanistan, with its embassy in Kabul.
Saudi citizens travelling to Afghanistan
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Travel advice for Saudi Arabia
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Afghanistan to Saudi Arabia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Saudi Arabia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Saudi Arabia (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Saudi Arabia (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Saudi Arabia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
In Afghanistan, applications go to the Saudi embassy in Kabul, or to a visa centre acting for Saudi Arabia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Yemen, Jordan and Kuwait require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Saudi citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia.
Where is the Saudi embassy in Afghanistan?
The Saudi embassy in Afghanistan is in Kabul.
How much does the Saudi Arabia tourist visa cost?
Saudi Arabia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 1 minute to 3 business days online; the embassy route can take longer if documents are requested.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Can Afghan citizens enter Saudi Arabia visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.