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title: Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
description: "Citizens of the United Kingdom can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: SAR 118. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Citizens of the United Kingdom 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/Business)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** SAR 118
- **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 (credit card or cash).

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Saudi airport** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter after passport control.
2. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, onward ticket, accommodation proof, and pay the visa fee (SAR 118).
3. **Receive visa sticker** — Immigration officer issues a multiple-entry visa valid for up to 90 days.
4. **Enter Saudi Arabia** — Proceed through immigration with the visa affixed in your passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid UK passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from arrival date.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Saudi Arabia.
- **Hotel booking or accommodation proof** (Travel): Confirmed reservation for entire stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement showing adequate balance.
- **Visa fee payment (cash or card)** (Financial): Payable at the airport immigration counter.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity, optional): May be taken at the airport if needed.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay (no fixed amount specified)
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Credit card is commonly accepted as proof.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain airports (e.g., Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam).
- Not all nationalities are eligible; UK passport holders are eligible.
- Visa fee is non-refundable if entry is denied.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- **Insufficient funds or no onward ticket** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and a confirmed return/onward ticket.
- **Previous overstay or immigration violation** — Ensure no previous violations in Saudi Arabia or other Gulf countries.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of the United Kingdom can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (Tourist/Business).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: SAR 118.

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

Valid UK passport; Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or accommodation proof; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa fee payment (cash or card); Passport-size photograph.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Saudi Arabia visa for every passport](/visa/saudi-arabia)
- [Every destination for United Kingdom passport holders](/visa/passport/united-kingdom)