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Do German passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

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eVisa required. German passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia and can apply for a tourist e-visa online before travel.

The Foreign Office says a visa on arrival for tourism is also possible, but advises getting a visa in good time before departure. Pilgrimage visas for Hajj and Umrah are separate, and travel documents must be valid for at least six months at entry.

Source: Auswärtiges Amt (German Foreign Office), Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise: Saudi-Arabien. Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source

Passport validity: 6 months at entry; Foreign Office: still valid at least six months on entry.
Tourist e-visa: Apply online before travel; German citizens can apply electronically.
Visa on arrival: Possible, but not advised; Foreign Office recommends getting the visa in advance.

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