Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Saudi citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s ETA costs £20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in Saudi Arabia
British citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
United KingdomSaudi Arabia Visa on arrival Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Saudi citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Saudi citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
Saudi citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How Saudi citizens apply
Saudi citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Saudi citizens
Ireland requires Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
British citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Saudi citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
How long can Saudi citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
Saudi citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
British citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Saudi citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Saudi citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
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.