Who requires a Saudi Arabia Visa?

Required by all except the following:

(a) nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 18 hours, provided holding valid onward or return documentation, not leaving the airport and making no further landing in Saudi Arabia, except nationals of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Nigeria who always require a transit visa.
(c) holders of re-entry permits and ‘Landing Permits’ issued by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (see Contact Addresses section).

Restricted entry:

(a) Holders of an Israeli passport or passports with Israeli stamps in them.
(b) Passengers not complying with Saudi conventions of dress and behaviour, including those who appear to be in a state of intoxication, will be refused entry (see Social Conventions section).
(c) There are special regulations concerning pilgrims entering Saudi Arabia. Contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for further information.

Find more information directly at:

Saudi Arabia Embassy

Source & Copyright: The source of the above visa and immigration information and copyright owner’s is the:
– Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs – URL: www.mofa.gov.sa
– Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Washington, DC – URL: www.saudiembassy.net

Country : Saudi Arabia