Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Confirm passport validity and supporting documents with the destination’s immigration authority or consulate before departure.
When you arrive
Have your travel documents ready for the destination’s entry checks.
During your visit
Track all visits to Saudi Arabia during the calendar year and stay within the annual allowance.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- SAR
- Calling code
- +966
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Russia need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Travelers visiting Saudi Arabia for tourism with an ordinary passport from Russia do not need a visa for up to 90 days per calendar year. Entry conditions still apply.
How long can I stay in Saudi Arabia?
The visa-exemption allowance is 90 days per calendar year. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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