Saudi Arabia
Germany
Germany visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at saudiarabien.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Saudi Arabia
All missions of Germany in Saudi Arabia
Germany has 2 missions in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh. Consulates: Jeddah.
Germany: visa decisions in Saudi Arabia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38,111 | 34,015 | 3,850 | 10.2% | 99.7% |
| 2024 | 43,883 | 39,803 | 3,872 | 8.8% | 99.8% |
| 2025 | 50,921 | 46,639 | 4,049 | 8.0% | 99.9% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Jeddah) received 50,921 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 46,639. The refusal rate was 8.0%. That is barely different from 2024 (8.8%). Applications rose by 16% compared with 2024 (43,883).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.2% of the applications lodged in Saudi Arabia that year, from 1.6% at the consulates of Austria to 55.4% at those of Bulgaria. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Saudi Arabia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Saudi Arabia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
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Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Saudi citizens can stay in Germany
How long Saudi citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Saudi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Saudi citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia issues German citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Germany?
Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Where is the German embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The German embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh; there is also a consulate in Jeddah.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia issues German citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Saudi citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Saudi citizens need a visa for Germany 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.