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title: Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of Somalia
description: Citizens of Somalia need a visa for Saudi Arabia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of Somalia

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

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist Visa on Arrival (for holders of US/UK/Schengen multiple entry visa)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Entries:** Multiple entry

## How to apply

1. **Obtain a multiple entry visa for US/UK/Schengen area** — Secure a valid multiple entry visa from the US, UK, or a Schengen state, and use it at least once before traveling to Saudi Arabia.
2. **Travel to Saudi Arabia** — Arrive at a Saudi port of entry with your passport and the used multiple entry visa.
3. **Apply for visa on arrival** — Present your documents at the immigration counter to obtain the visa on arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Somali passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
- **Multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area (used at least once)** (Supporting): The visa must have entry and exit stamps showing prior usage.
- **Entry and exit stamps from the country of the used visa** (Travel): Prove that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once.

## Good to know

- The visa on arrival is only available if you hold a multiple entry visa from US, UK, or Schengen area that has been used at least once.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Not holding a used multiple entry visa from US/UK/Schengen area** — Ensure you have a multiple entry visa from an eligible country and have actually traveled to that country.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Somalia need a visa for Saudi Arabia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist Visa on Arrival (for holders of US/UK/Schengen multiple entry visa).

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

Valid Somali passport; Multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area (used at least once); Entry and exit stamps from the country of the used visa.

## More

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