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Do South African 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 E-visa neededYou need an e-visa, applied for online at visa.visitsaudi.com. The tourist eVisa is multiple-entry, valid for one year, up to 90 days of stay; it is also available on arrival. Hajj is not allowed on this visa. up to 90 days 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 →
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 →
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 →
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