Yemen
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia visa for Yemeni citizens
Entry requirement
Saudi Arabia requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Saudi Arabia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ye.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
Saudi Arabia’s tourist visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 Yemen
- Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Sanaa
Intersection of Haddah Street with Southern Ring Road - AlQuds Street - Building No. 1, Sanaa
Today 08:00–15:00
Saudi Arabia has 1 mission in Yemen, with its embassy in Sanaa.
Saudi citizens travelling to Yemen
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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.
For a trip from Yemen to Saudi Arabia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Yemeni citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia
How long Yemeni citizens may stay in Saudi Arabia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Yemeni citizens apply
In Yemen, applications go to the Saudi embassy in Sanaa, or to a visa centre acting for Saudi Arabia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia’s neighbours for Yemeni citizens
Jordan and Kuwait require Yemeni citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Saudi citizens travelling to Yemen
Yemen issues Saudi citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Saudi embassy in Yemen?
The Saudi embassy in Yemen is in Sanaa.
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 Yemen?
Yemen issues Saudi citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Yemeni citizens enter Saudi Arabia visa-free?
No; Yemeni 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.