United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati citizens can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ae.saudiembassy.sa
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Saudi citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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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.
Emirati citizens planning a trip to Saudi Arabia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia
No maximum stay in Saudi Arabia is given in the data for Emirati citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Saudi Arabia’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Kuwait admit Emirati citizens visa-free.
Saudi citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Saudi citizens do not need a visa to travel to the United Arab Emirates. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Emirati citizens can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi citizens do not need a visa to travel to the United Arab Emirates.
Can Emirati citizens enter Saudi Arabia visa-free?
Yes, Emirati citizens can enter Saudi Arabia 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.