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Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

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Visa required. Irish passport holders need a visa to visit Saudi Arabia.

Tourist visas are valid for 360 days from issue and allow a maximum total stay of 90 days per visa. Apply online before the trip or on arrival at an international airport; the listed fee is SAR 395. The visa cannot be extended, and overstaying incurs a daily fine.

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland). Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 90 days per visa; Total stay; visa valid for 360 days from issue.
Passport validity: 6 months from entry
Visa: Required; Apply online or on arrival at an international airport.
Fee: SAR 395; For the listed general visitor visa options.

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