Syria
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Saudi Arabia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sy.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 missions in Syria
Saudi Arabia has 1 mission in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus.
Saudi citizens travelling to Syria
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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.
Before travelling from Syria to Saudi Arabia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia
How long Syrian citizens may stay in Saudi Arabia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Syrian citizens apply
In Syria, applications go to the Saudi embassy in Damascus, or to a visa centre acting for Saudi Arabia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
Jordan and Kuwait require Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Saudi citizens travelling to Syria
Saudi citizens receive their visa for Syria at the border.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Syrian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Saudi embassy in Syria?
The Saudi embassy in Syria is in Damascus.
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 Syria?
Saudi citizens receive their visa for Syria at the border.
Can Syrian citizens enter Saudi Arabia visa-free?
No; Syrian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia 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.