India passport → Saudi Arabia
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre. If you hold a US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Indian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa on arrival90 days instead:
- US visa
- UK visa
- Schengen visa
Tourist or business visa that has already been used. Fee about SAR 400 including mandatory health insurance.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +966
- Region
- Western Asia
Saudi Arabia for other passports
- IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Asia for Indian passport holders
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia?
Not under the standard rules, but it is available if you hold a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar document.
Is Saudi Arabia easier for Indian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Indian citizens get visa on arrival for up to 90 days. Tourist or business visa that has already been used. Fee about SAR 400 including mandatory health insurance.
How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.