Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
Policy · Saudi ArabiaPassport Atlas
China passport to Saudi Arabia
The matrix records visa on arrival for Chinese passports to Saudi Arabia, typically 90 days. Tourist eVisa is not the same as Hajj or Umrah permits. Snapshot 2026-10.
Short answer: China passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, usually for 90 days.
Women travellers, religious seasons and port type can add rules. Check the ministry or the official eVisa site.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Saudi Arabia lets 74 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is one of them.
- China passports get “On arrival” at 32 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Saudi Arabia passports also enter China without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Saudi Arabia
Open to China passports near Saudi Arabia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec40 × 60 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ChinaSaudi Arabia- Typical duration
- 9.6 hours
- From
- CAN
- To
- JED · RUH
Airlines Saudi Arabian Airlines
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.
China
Country profile
Capital
Beijing
Population
1.41 billion
Area
9,596,960 km²
Currency
Chinese yuan CNY
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
1.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese91.1%
- ethnic minorities8.9%
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
—
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
China · On arrival
FAQ
Does a China passport need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
The matrix records visa on arrival for Chinese passports to Saudi Arabia, typically 90 days. Tourist eVisa is not the same as Hajj or Umrah permits.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
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 China?
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.