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title: Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of Thailand
description: "Citizens of Thailand can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of Thailand

Citizens of Thailand 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
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and have onward ticket.
2. **Arrive at Saudi port of entry** — Present passport and supporting documents at the immigration counter.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the required visa on arrival fee in cash.
4. **Receive visa stamp** — Officer stamps visa in passport with validity up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed booking showing departure from Saudi Arabia.
- **Hotel reservation** (Travel, optional): Proof of accommodation during stay.
- **Sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested as proof of financial means.
- **Visa fee (payment at arrival)** (Financial): Payable in cash (SAR or major currency) at the immigration counter.
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity, optional): May be required for visa formality.

## Good to know

- Non-Muslim residents are prohibited from visiting Mecca and its holy sites. Other religious places may also be restricted to Non-Muslim people.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **No onward ticket** — Carry a confirmed return or onward flight booking.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Thailand can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival.

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee (payment at arrival); Hotel reservation; Sufficient funds; Passport-sized photo.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Saudi Arabia visa for every passport](/visa/saudi-arabia)
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