Can UAE Visit Visa Holders Go to Saudi Arabia?

Citizens of the 66 eligible countries apply for the eVisa online from anywhere, including a Dubai hotel room, at visa.visitsaudi.com. One year, multiple entry, 90 days per visit, SAR 300 plus insurance and VAT. The list covers the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, all EU states, Japan, South Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, South Africa and others. Full list on the Saudi Arabia eVisa page.
 

Any nationality with a valid US, UK or Schengen visa that has been used at least once, or permanent residency in the US, UK or EU, can get a visa on arrival at Saudi airports, or apply for the eVisa online on the same basis. Flying is the practical option; the land border from the UAE does not issue visas on arrival.
 

If you have family or a business contact in the Kingdom, they can apply for a family visit or business visit visa through visa.mofa.gov.sa. The host initiates it, you receive an approval number, and the visa is stamped through the Saudi consulate in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Allow two to three weeks.
 

Source: visa.mofa.gov.sa

Muslims of any nationality can travel for Umrah through a licensed operator on nusuk.sa. The operator arranges the Umrah visa as part of a package. This route is closed during the Hajj season.
 

• Applying on the GCC resident route with a visit visa. The portal asks for a residence permit and the application will be refused.
• Driving to Al Batha hoping for a visa on arrival. None is issued there.
• Using a UAE visa-on-arrival stamp as proof of residence. It is not.

The fee is non refundable, so choose the correct route before paying.

Once you hold a UAE residence visa, the picture is simple: any nationality, any profession, one online eVisa. Read the complete guide to the Saudi visa for people living in the UAE.