Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Saudi citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sp.mofaic.gov.ae
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Emirati citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
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Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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 the United Arab Emirates, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Saudi citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
No maximum stay in the United Arab Emirates is given in the data for Saudi citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
The United Arab Emirates’ neighbours for Saudi citizens
Oman admits Saudi citizens visa-free.
Emirati citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia admits Emirati citizens without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia admits Emirati citizens without a visa.
Can Saudi citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
Yes, Saudi citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa.
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.