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United Arab Emirates passport to Saudi Arabia
Yes — United Arab Emirates passport holders can visit Saudi Arabia without a visa.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
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Key facts
- Saudi Arabia lets 74 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United Arab Emirates is one of them.
- United Arab Emirates passports get “Visa free” at 127 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Saudi Arabia passports also enter United Arab Emirates without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Saudi Arabia
Open to United Arab Emirates passports near Saudi Arabia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec40 × 60 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
United Arab EmiratesSaudi Arabia- Typical duration
- 2.6 hours
- From
- DXB · AUH · SHJ
- To
- JED · DMM · RUH
Airlines Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Nas Air
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
United Arab Emirates
Country profile
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Population
10.7 million
Area
82,880 km²
Currency
United Arab Emirates dirham AED
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+04:00
Foreign-born
8.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
74%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- South Asian59.4%
- other12.8%
- Emirati11.6%
- Egyptian10.2%
- Filipino6.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Saudi Arabia
Country profile
Capital
Riyadh
Population
35.3 million
Area
1,960,582 km²
Currency
Saudi riyal SAR
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
13.7 million · 2024
Migrant share
40.3%
Ethnic groups
- Arab90%
- Afro-Asian10%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
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Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 997
Dialing code
+966
Airports
JED · RUH · DMM · MED
Highlights
- Hegra
- Masjid al-Haram
- Diriyah
- Red Sea Project
United Arab Emirates · Visa free
FAQ
Does a United Arab Emirates passport need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Saudi Arabia immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Saudi Arabia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 40 × 60 mm. Confirm with a Saudi Arabia mission.
What about a Saudi Arabia passport entering United Arab Emirates?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Saudi Arabia as a visitor?
Visit Saudi eVisa：One-year multiple entry, often 90 days per stay。Apply on Visit Saudi; it is tied to the passport chip.