Ireland passport → Saudi Arabia
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Visa on arrival90 days
Irish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +966
- Region
- Western Asia
Saudi Arabia for other passports
- IrelandVisa on arrival90 days
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 Irish passport holders
Common questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Irish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Irish citizens visit without a visa?
159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ireland passport ranks #5 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.