Saudi Arabia to UAE tourist visa
Complete UAE entry requirements and travel guide for Saudi Arabian citizens. Visa-free entry for GCC nationals. Updated December 2025.
- Visa
- UAE Visa-Free Entry
- Fee
- Free
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Length of stay
- Up to 90 days
Required documents
- Valid Saudi National ID or Passport — Your Saudi National ID card or Saudi passport as proof of Saudi citizenship
Common questions
- Do Saudi citizens need a visa to visit the UAE?
- No. Saudi citizens can enter the UAE visa-free as GCC nationals. You simply present your valid Saudi National ID or Saudi passport at immigration and receive an entry stamp allowing stays of up to 90 days.
- Can I enter the UAE with just my Saudi National ID?
- Yes. Saudi citizens can enter the UAE using either their Saudi National ID or Saudi passport. The Saudi National ID is widely accepted at all UAE ports of entry, including airports, land borders, and seaports.
- How long can Saudi citizens stay in the UAE?
- Saudi citizens can stay in the UAE for up to 90 days within a 180-day period without a visa. For longer stays, you would need to apply for a visa extension or exit and re-enter.
- Is there a fee for Saudi citizens to enter the UAE?
- No. Entry is free for Saudi citizens as GCC nationals. There are no visa fees, processing fees, or entry charges at the border.
- Can I enter the UAE by land from Saudi Arabia?
- Yes. Saudi citizens can enter the UAE at any authorized port of entry, including land borders such as the Ghuwaifat border crossing between Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi. The visa-free entry applies regardless of how you arrive.
- Can Saudi citizens work in the UAE on visa-free entry?
- No. The visa-free entry is for tourism, family visits, and business meetings only. To work in the UAE, you must obtain the appropriate work visa through your employer before traveling or after arriving.