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title: Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of Italy
description: "Citizens of Italy can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: SAR 480. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of Italy

Citizens of Italy can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (90 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 365 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** SAR 480
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Saudi airport** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter at the airport
2. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, onward ticket, accommodation proof, and pay SAR 480 fee
3. **Receive visa sticker** — Visa is issued immediately and affixed to passport

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Saudi Arabia
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): Must cover entire stay
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or credit card
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Credit card

Sufficient funds for the duration of stay

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at certain airports (e.g., Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam).
- Not all nationalities are eligible; Italian passport holders are eligible.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or credit card limit
- **No onward ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Italy need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Citizens of Italy can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (90 days).

### How long can citizens of Italy stay in Saudi Arabia?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Saudi Arabia visa cost for citizens of Italy?

Government fee: SAR 480.

### What documents do citizens of Italy need for Saudi Arabia?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel insurance.

### How long must my passport be valid for Saudi Arabia?

At least 6 months.

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