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Saudi Arabia visa for Icelandic citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 90 days

Icelandic citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

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

Apply on KSA Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

All visa types for Saudi Arabia

For the tourist visa, Saudi Arabia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80, and applications are made on 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 citizens travelling to Iceland

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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.

For a trip from Iceland to Saudi Arabia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Icelandic citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia

Icelandic citizens may stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Saudi Arabia.

How Icelandic citizens apply

Icelandic citizens receive the visa for Saudi Arabia at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.

Saudi Arabia’s neighbours for Icelandic citizens

The United Arab Emirates admits Icelandic citizens visa-free. Yemen requires Icelandic citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Saudi citizens travelling to Iceland

Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iceland.

Frequently asked questions

Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Icelandic citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

How long can Icelandic citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?

Icelandic citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.

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 Iceland?

Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Iceland.

Can Icelandic citizens enter Saudi Arabia visa-free?

No; Icelandic citizens need a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia.

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.