UAE to Saudi Arabia tourist visa
Complete Saudi Arabia entry requirements and travel guide for UAE citizens. Visa-free entry for GCC nationals. Updated December 2025.
- Visa
- Saudi Arabia Visa-Free Entry
- Fee
- Free
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Length of stay
- Up to 90 days
Required documents
- Valid Emirates ID or UAE Passport — Your Emirates ID (national identity card) or UAE passport as proof of Emirati citizenship
Common questions
- Do UAE citizens need a visa to visit Saudi Arabia?
- No. UAE citizens can enter Saudi Arabia visa-free as GCC nationals. You simply present your valid Emirates ID or UAE passport at immigration and receive an entry stamp allowing stays of up to 90 days.
- Can I enter Saudi Arabia with just my Emirates ID?
- Yes. UAE citizens can enter Saudi Arabia using either their Emirates ID or UAE passport. The Emirates ID is widely accepted at all Saudi ports of entry, including airports, land borders, and seaports.
- How long can UAE citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
- UAE citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days per visit 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 UAE citizens to enter Saudi Arabia?
- No. Entry is free for UAE citizens as GCC nationals. There are no visa fees, processing fees, or entry charges at the border.
- Can I enter Saudi Arabia by land from the UAE?
- Yes. UAE citizens can enter Saudi Arabia at any authorized port of entry, including land borders such as the Al Ghuwaifat border crossing between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia. The visa-free entry applies regardless of how you arrive.
- Can UAE citizens work in Saudi Arabia on visa-free entry?
- No. The visa-free entry is for tourism, family visits, business meetings, and Umrah only. To work in Saudi Arabia, you must obtain the appropriate work visa through your employer before traveling.