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Canada visa for Saudi citizens

Visa required

Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Where to apply
3 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at saudiarabia.gc.ca

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Canadian missions in Saudi Arabia

All missions of Canada in Saudi Arabia

Canada has 3 missions in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh. Consulates: Jeddah. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Jeddah.

Canadian citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

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Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Saudi Arabia to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Saudi citizens can stay in Canada

How long Saudi citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Saudi citizens apply

In Saudi Arabia, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.

Canada’s neighbours for Saudi citizens

The United States requires Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Canada?

Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Where is the Canadian embassy in Saudi Arabia?

The Canadian embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh; there is also a consulate in Jeddah.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Saudi citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Saudi citizens need a visa for Canada 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.