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Do British passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

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eVisa required. British passport holders need a Saudi visa, and tourists can apply for an eVisa online or at an international airport.

The tourist eVisa is valid for 365 days with multiple entries, but only 90 days in total across that period, and it includes health insurance up to SAR 100,000. FCDO also lists an electronic travel authorisation and an electronic visa waiver for some purposes, so confirm the right one on the official portal. Read the UK travel advice first: it warns against travel near the Yemen border.

Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 90 days a year; Across the 365-day eVisa validity; multiple entries.
Passport validity: 6 months after arrival; FCDO: expiry date at least 6 months after you arrive.
Where to apply: Online or at any international airport; Hajj needs a separate visa.

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