How long can you stay in Saudi Arabia?
Visa-free stay limits for Saudi Arabia, by passport, with the counting rule explained.
For 10 of the 12 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 90 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 90 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 90 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 90 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 90 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 90 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 90 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 90 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 90 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 90 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | Visa required | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in Saudi Arabia on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 29 August (day 90).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
Notes
eVisa (~$80) — 365-day multi-entry visa, max 90 days per stay.
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in Saudi Arabia?
Americans can stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
How long can British citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
British citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
How long can Canadians stay in Saudi Arabia?
Canadians can stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
How long can Australians stay in Saudi Arabia?
Australians can stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
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This entry has not yet been manually verified against an official source. Treat it as a starting point and confirm before you travel.
Official source: visa.visitsaudi.com
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