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Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

The answer depends on more than your passport. Below is what changes if you hold a residence permit or another country's visa.

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Answer · 29 October 2026

If you holdAnswerStaySource
Passport only Visa neededYou need a visa obtained in advance from an embassy or consulate. Not on the tourist eVisa list — apply through an embassy or an accredited agency (e.g. a package visa). With a valid US, UK or Schengen visa you can get an eVisa or a visa on arrival. — Saudi Ministry of Tourism eVisa portal: eligible countries confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Schengen residence permit Visa on arrivalResidents of the EU, US and UK (with a residence permit) can get a visa on arrival. to be confirmed reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck →
Schengen permanent residence Visa on arrivalResidents of the EU, US and UK (with a residence permit) can get a visa on arrival. to be confirmed reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck →
Schengen C visa E-visa neededWith a US, UK or Schengen visa that is valid and has been used to enter, you can get a Saudi e-visa — only when flying with Saudi airlines (Saudia, flynas, flyadeal). to be confirmed reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck →
Schengen national D visa E-visa neededWith a US, UK or Schengen visa that is valid and has been used to enter, you can get a Saudi e-visa — only when flying with Saudi airlines (Saudia, flynas, flyadeal). to be confirmed reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck →
UK residence permit Visa on arrivalResidents of the EU, US and UK (with a residence permit) can get a visa on arrival. to be confirmed reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck →
UK visa E-visa neededWith a US, UK or Schengen visa that is valid and has been used to enter, you can get a Saudi e-visa — only when flying with Saudi airlines (Saudia, flynas, flyadeal). to be confirmed reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck →
US green card Visa on arrivalResidents of the EU, US and UK (with a residence permit) can get a visa on arrival. to be confirmed reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck →
US visa E-visa neededWith a US, UK or Schengen visa that is valid and has been used to enter, you can get a Saudi e-visa — only when flying with Saudi airlines (Saudia, flynas, flyadeal). to be confirmed reference data secondary source · needs confirmationCheck →
Official government site: ksavisa.sa
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