United Kingdom visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia

ETA 1.5: an application which does not meet the validity requirements for an ETA application is invalid and must be rejected and not considered.

ETA 2.1: an application for an ETA must be refused where the Secretary of State has personally directed that the applicant be excluded from the UK; the applicant is the subject of an exclusion order; or the applicant is the subject of a deportation order, or a decision to make a deportation order.

ETA 2.2: an application for an ETA must be refused where the applicant has been convicted of a criminal offence in the UK or overseas for which they have received a custodial or suspended sentence of 12 months or more; or has been convicted of a criminal offence in the UK or overseas unless more than 12 months have passed since the date of conviction.

ETA 2.3: an application for an ETA must be refused where the applicant’s presence in the UK is not conducive to the public good because of their conduct, character, associations or other reasons (including convictions which do not fall within the criminality grounds).

ETA 2.4: an application for an ETA must be refused if, when they were aged 18 or older, the applicant overstayed their permission, unless the Home Office holds a record that permission was subsequently granted with knowledge of the overstaying; or the person left the UK voluntarily, not at the expense (directly or indirectly) of the Secretary of State, and the person overstayed for 90 days or less, where the overstaying began before 6 April 2017; or the person left the UK voluntarily, not at the expense (directly or indirectly) of the Secretary of State, and the person overstayed for 30 days or less, where the overstaying began on or after 6 April 2017; or the person left the UK voluntarily, not at the expense (directly or indirectly) of the Secretary of State, and the Exceptions for overstayers section of Part Suitability applies to the period of overstaying; or breached a condition attached to their permission, unless entry clearance or further permission was subsequently granted with knowledge of the breach; or was (or still is) an illegal entrant, unless the Home Office holds a record that permission was subsequently granted with knowledge of the illegal entry; or used deception in relation to an immigration application (whether or not successfully), unless the Home Office holds a record that permission was subsequently granted with knowledge of the deception.

ETA 2.5: an application for an ETA must be refused where, in relation to the current or a previous ETA application, false representations were made, or false documents or false information was submitted (whether or not relevant to the application, and whether or not to the applicant’s knowledge); or relevant facts were not disclosed.

ETA 2.7: an application for an ETA must be refused where the applicant has failed to pay litigation costs awarded to the Home Office.

ETA 2.8: an application for an ETA must be refused if the applicant had an ETA cancelled by the Home Office under ETA 5.8, unless the Home Office holds a record that entry clearance, or permission to enter or stay was subsequently granted with knowledge of the cancellation.

ETA 2.9: an application for an ETA must be refused if the applicant has previously been refused entry clearance, permission to enter or permission to stay under Appendix V: Visitor, unless the Home Office holds a record that either a valid ETA, entry clearance or permission to enter or stay was held and was not cancelled as a result of that refusal; or a valid ETA, entry clearance, or permission to enter or stay was subsequently granted with knowledge of that refusal.

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

Citizens of Saudi Arabia don't need a visa for the United Kingdom but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

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

Government fee: £20.

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

Passport; Email address; Payment method; Facial image.

Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.gov.uk/eta/apply