Russia passport → Saudi Arabia
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Russian passport holders can visit Saudi Arabia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Official entry rules: visa.visitsaudi.com
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (90 days).
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +966
- Region
- Western Asia
Saudi Arabia for other passports
- RussiaVisa-free90 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 Russian passport holders
Common questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Russian passport holders can visit Saudi Arabia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Russian citizens visit without a visa?
114 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Russia passport ranks #36 of 93 (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.