Netherlands
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Dutch 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 · Confirm at nl.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
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 the Netherlands
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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 the Netherlands 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Dutch citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia
Dutch citizens may stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Saudi Arabia.
How Dutch citizens apply
Dutch 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 Dutch citizens
The United Arab Emirates admits Dutch citizens visa-free. Yemen requires Dutch citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Saudi citizens travelling to the Netherlands
Saudi citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Dutch citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
Dutch 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 the Netherlands?
Saudi citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
Can Dutch citizens enter Saudi Arabia visa-free?
No; Dutch 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.