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description: "Citizens of the Philippines need a visa for Saudi Arabia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $125 + $30 service fee. Processing: 7–14 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of the Philippines

Citizens of the Philippines need a visa for Saudi Arabia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-06-29. 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.

Official application site: https://visa.ksa.gov.sa/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist Visa (In-Person)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 365 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 7–14 days
- **Government fee:** $125 + $30 service fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Latest bank statement or proof of sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Prepare all documents** — Gather passport, photo, flight, hotel, bank statement, employment letter, insurance, and visa fee payment.
2. **Complete online visa application** — Fill the application form on the official Saudi visa portal (visa.ksa.gov.sa).
3. **Pay visa fees online** — Government fee of approximately USD 125 + service fee of USD 30, via portal.
4. **Book appointment at embassy or visa centre** — Choose a date and time for biometrics and document submission.
5. **Attend appointment for biometrics and document submission** — Submit original documents and have fingerprints and photo taken in person.
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 7–14 days.
7. **Receive passport with visa** — Passport will be returned with the visa sticker or stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages** (Identity): Original + photocopy
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): Online or printed form
- **Two recent passport-size photographs (white background)** (Identity): 2 x 2 inches
- **Copy of confirmed round-trip flight itinerary** (Travel): Onward ticket required
- **Hotel reservation or letter of invitation from sponsor** (Travel): Must cover entire stay
- **Bank statement for the last 3 months** (Financial): Showing sufficient balance
- **Proof of employment (employment certificate or business registration)** (Employment): Issued within last month
- **Travel insurance covering medical and repatriation** (Supporting): Minimum coverage of USD 30,000
- **Copy of valid US/UK/Schengen visa (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): Only if you have one – may allow VOA instead of this in-person visa
- **Visa fee payment receipt** (Supporting): Show at appointment

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of USD 1,000 for stay
- Bank statement (last 3 months)
- Credit card statement

Must show sufficient funds for entire stay.

## Good to know

- If you hold a valid US/UK/Schengen visa that has been used before, you may qualify for visa-on-arrival, so check before applying for this in-person visa.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields before submission.
- **Insufficient funds or unclear proof** — Provide a clean and recent bank statement showing adequate balance.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before applying.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of the Philippines need a visa for Saudi Arabia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist Visa (In-Person).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $125 + $30 service fee.

### How long does Saudi Arabia visa processing take?

Typically 7–14 days.

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

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages; Completed visa application form; Two recent passport-size photographs (white background); Copy of confirmed round-trip flight itinerary; Hotel reservation or letter of invitation from sponsor; Bank statement for the last 3 months; and 4 more.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://visa.ksa.gov.sa/

## Sources

- [visa.ksa.gov.sa](https://visa.ksa.gov.sa/)

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