Visa-free countries for Saudis in 2026: the updated list

Visa-free

• Turkey: up to 90 days in any 180.
• Georgia: up to one year, with valid travel insurance.
• Malaysia: up to 90 days, after filling in the digital arrival card (MDAC).
• Egypt: no visa needed.
• Jordan: up to 90 days.
• Thailand: up to 60 days.
• Morocco: up to 90 days.
• UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait: with a passport or national ID.

Temporary or seasonal exemptions (check before you travel)

• China: visa-free for up to 30 days under a temporary waiver until 31 December 2026, with the digital arrival card.
• Azerbaijan: visa-free for up to 30 days under a temporary waiver until February 2027.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina: visa-free for up to 30 days from 1 June to 30 September only.

Visa on arrival or an easy e-visa

• Maldives: a free visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
• Indonesia (Bali): a visa on arrival or e-visa for up to 30 days.
• UK: an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), often issued within minutes, not a visa.

UK ETA for Saudis →

Destinations that need a visa in advance

The Schengen countries (France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Spain), the US, Canada, Australia and Japan. We prepare your file and follow it up until it's issued.

Travel visas for Saudis →

Before any trip

• Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months.
• The exemptions apply to ordinary Saudi passports and may differ for residents.
• Some countries ask for a return ticket and hotel booking on entry.