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Gulf visas for residents: UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain

Dubai, Doha, Kuwait, Muscat and Manama are one or two hours from the Kingdom. Saudi passport holders enter with their national ID, but residents need a visa for each country, and most are online and easy. We arrange your visa and find you flights and the lowest available rate for your hotel.

We prepare your Gulf visas for residents from start to finishSend us your travel date and the number of travellers, and we’ll send you the document list and get started.
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Do you need a visa?
Yes for residents who aren't GCC citizens, with a separate visa for each country; Saudi citizens enter with their national ID
UAE
An e-visa before travel for GCC residents, valid for 30 days for a 30-day stay, extendable once by 30 days
Qatar
The Hayya visa for GCC residents on the Hayya platform, valid for two months with multiple entries since 30 November 2025
Kuwait
A tourist visa on arrival for all GCC residents since August 2025, with residency valid for at least 6 months, or an e-visa before travel
Oman
The GCC resident visa online through the Royal Oman Police portal, without a sponsor, for a visit of about a month
Bahrain
An e-visa for GCC residents on Bahrain's official visa portal
Nationality and profession
Some nationalities and professions have extra conditions, and we check them for you before applying

Required documents

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months
  • A valid Saudi iqama; Kuwait and Oman usually ask for at least 6 months of validity
  • A recent photo, plus copies of your passport and iqama for the online application
  • A valid exit and re-entry visa from Absher
  • A return ticket and hotel booking

How it works with us

  1. Tell us the country, your dates, your nationality and the profession on your iqama
  2. We check the conditions for your nationality and prepare your e-visa application
  3. We find you flights and the lowest available rate for your hotel
  4. You travel with your passport, iqama and visa

Important tips

  • Get your exit and re-entry visa from Absher before you travel; you need it to leave and return to the Kingdom.
  • Qatar's Hayya visa is valid for two months with multiple entries, so you can enter Qatar more than once in that time.
  • If you're driving across the King Fahd Causeway or the Al Batha or Salwa border crossings, get your e-visa ready before you set off.

Frequently asked questions

Do residents of Saudi Arabia need a visa for the GCC countries?

Yes, residents who aren't GCC citizens need a visa for each country. Most are online before travel, and Kuwait gives GCC residents a visa on arrival. Saudi citizens enter with their national ID.

How long is the UAE visa for residents of Saudi Arabia?

The e-visa for GCC residents is valid for 30 days for a 30-day stay, can be extended once by 30 days, and is applied for before travel.

Is Qatar's visa for residents multiple-entry?

Yes, since 30 November 2025 the Hayya visa for GCC residents is valid for two months with multiple entries.

Can a resident of Saudi Arabia get a Kuwait visa on arrival?

Yes, since August 2025 all GCC residents can, with residency valid for at least 6 months, at every Kuwaiti entry point.

Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; fees and requirements are set by the official authorities and may change. The decision to grant a visa rests with the embassy or consulate alone; our role is to prepare your file and follow it up.