Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
Policy · Saudi ArabiaPassport Atlas
Russia passport to Saudi Arabia
Russia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, usually for 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Saudi Arabia lets 74 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Russia is one of them.
- Russia passports get “On arrival” at 27 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Saudi Arabia passports get “eVisa” in Russia.
Nearby passports travelling to Saudi Arabia
Open to Russia 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
Connection likely
RussiaSaudi Arabia- Typical duration
- 7.3 hours
- From
- DME · SVO · LED
- To
- JED · RUH · DMM
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 9.2 hours
Qatar · 8.6 hours
Türkiye · 7.7 hours
Duration 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.
Russia
Country profile
Capital
Moscow
Population
146 million
Area
17,100,000 km²
Currency
Russian ruble RUB
Languages
Russian
Time zone
UTC+02:00–UTC+12:00
Foreign-born
7.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
5.3%
Ethnic groups · 2010
- Russian77.7%
- other10.2%
- unspecified3.9%
- Tatar3.7%
- Ukrainian1.4%
- Bashkir1.1%
- Other2%
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
Russia · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Russia passport need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
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 Russia?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
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.