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Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
United Arab Emirates 
Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Check on entry
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
Before you travel
Checked November 2026⚠️ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises applicants to avoid unauthorised individuals or companies and to use the official KSA Visa platform (ksavisa.sa), which displays a government verification badge. Use only the official links below.
At the border
- The tourist visa allows tourism, family visits, events and Umrah, but not Hajj or work.
- Health insurance is mandatory and is bought as part of the visa application.
- UK citizens can use the Saudi ETA (separate application for each traveller, including children); it cannot be used for work or Hajj.
- Nationals not eligible for the e-Visa or visa on arrival apply through a visa service centre or Saudi embassy after starting the application on KSA Visa.
Official source: KSA Visa platform - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia · Not yet confirmed officially: Passport validity rule (commonly 6 months; not on the pages read), Launch date of the Saudi ETA for UK citizens, Exact current list of e-Visa eligible nationalities (Saudi Tourism's visa.visitsaudi.com lists 72 countries; the MOFA list may differ), recentChanges: none confirmed with dates on official pages
What United Arab Emirates passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
United Arab Emirates is one of 5 passports in the “visa-free” group for Saudi Arabia. See the full Saudi Arabia visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Asia for United Arab Emirates passport holders
Saudi Arabia is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United Arab Emirates passport, which ranks #1 worldwide with a mobility score of 168. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 42 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Armenia | Visa-free | 180 days |
 Azerbaijan | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Bahrain | Visa-free | – |
 Brunei | Visa-free | 30 days |
 China | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Georgia | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Hong Kong | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Iran | Visa-free | 15 days |
 Israel | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Japan | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Jordan | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Kazakhstan | Visa-free | 30 days |
All visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa.
Do Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia passport holders can enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa.
Saudi Arabia visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Saudi Arabia before you book.