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title: Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of the Netherlands
description: "Citizens of the Netherlands 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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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of the Netherlands

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (1 year, multiple entry)
- **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:** Required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive and follow signs to kiosks** — After deplaning, proceed to passport control; find dedicated Tourist Visa kiosks before immigration counters.
2. **Use self-service kiosk** — Scan passport bio-page, enter accommodation details, take photo, scan fingerprints, and pay SAR 480 by card. Kiosk prints receipt.
3. **Proceed to passport control** — Take receipt and passport to immigration officer; visa is linked electronically; officer stamps entry.
4. **Collect baggage and exit** — Proceed to baggage claim and customs; prohibited items include alcohol, pork, and certain medications.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Identity): Passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival.
- **Hotel name and address in Saudi Arabia** (Travel): Entered at kiosk; have accommodation details ready.
- **Credit or debit card** (Financial): Visa, Mastercard, or Mada; no cash accepted at kiosks.

## Good to know

- Cash is not accepted at kiosks; only credit or debit cards.
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity — otherwise you will be turned away.
- The visa-on-arrival is only for eligible nationalities or holders of valid US/UK/Schengen visas with prior usage.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned arrival date.
- **Nationality not eligible and no qualifying third-country visa** — Check the eligible nationality list; if not eligible, consider applying for an e-Visa or embassy visa in advance.
- **Insufficient funds or card payment failure** — Bring a credit/debit card with sufficient balance and international transaction capability.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Netherlands need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Citizens of the Netherlands can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (1 year, multiple entry).

### How long can citizens of the Netherlands stay in Saudi Arabia?

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: SAR 480.

### What documents do citizens of the Netherlands need for Saudi Arabia?

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Hotel name and address in Saudi Arabia; Credit or debit card.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Saudi Arabia Visa | Tourist Visa Requirements - Visit Saudi Official ...](https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/plan-your-trip/visa-regulations)
- Saudi Arabia Visa on Arrival: Which Nationalities Qualify - House of Saud (houseofsaud.com, third-party site)
- Saudi Arabia Visa on Arrival | Guidelines and Eligibility (visasaudia.org, third-party site)

## More

- [Saudi Arabia visa for every passport](/visa/saudi-arabia)
- [Every destination for Netherlands passport holders](/visa/passport/netherlands)