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Schengen visa for Saudis: requirements, fees and steps

One visa opens 29 European countries: France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Spain and more. We prepare your complete file, identify the right consulate and follow your application until you receive your passport.

We prepare your Schengen visa 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 it?
Yes, for ordinary Saudi passport holders
Official fee
€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6 to 12 and free under 6
Length of stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Processing time
Usually 15 days, longer in peak season
When to apply
No more than 6 months and no less than 15 days before travel
Where to apply
The accredited visa centre in Riyadh, Jeddah or Al Khobar for the country where you'll stay longest
Validity for Saudis
Often 5 years with multiple entries on a first application, if the passport is valid for 5 years

Required documents

  • A passport valid for at least 3 months after your return date, with two blank pages
  • Two recent passport photos on a white background
  • Return flight booking
  • Hotel bookings for the whole stay
  • Travel insurance covering at least €30,000 in the Schengen area
  • Bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months
  • A salary certificate or commercial registration, and a leave permit for government employees
  • For children: birth certificate and parental consent if a parent isn't travelling with them

How it works with us

  1. You tell us your destinations and dates; we identify the right consulate and book your appointment
  2. We prepare your flight, hotel and insurance bookings and check your file page by page
  3. You attend the appointment in person to submit your documents and fingerprints
  4. We follow up your application until you receive your passport with the visa

Important tips

  • Appointments fill up weeks ahead in summer and the holidays, so start early.
  • Apply to the consulate of the country where you'll spend the most nights; if the nights are equal, the country you enter first.
  • Since April 2024 the EU has granted Saudi citizens resident in the Kingdom a five-year multiple-entry Schengen visa on a first application, provided the passport is valid for 5 years when applying. Renew your passport before applying if it's close to expiring.

Destinations this visa covers

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Schengen visa fee for Saudis?

€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6 to 12 and free under 6, plus the visa centre's service fee.

How long does a Schengen visa take?

Usually 15 days from submitting the file, longer in peak season, so apply early.

Which countries does the Schengen visa cover?

29 countries, including France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Greece and Portugal.

Do I need a Schengen visa for the UK?

No. The UK isn't in Schengen, and Saudis only need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Can a Saudi get a five-year Schengen visa on a first application?

Usually yes since April 2024, for Saudi citizens resident in the Kingdom whose passport is valid for 5 years when applying. Each stay is still limited to 90 days in any 180.

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.