Saudi Arabia visa for residents of the Gulf
If you live in a Gulf country, your residence permit may open an easier route to Saudi Arabia. The rules below are by country of residence.
Check your eligibility and prepare your trip
Residents of the other 5 GCC states can apply electronically with residence valid at least 3 months, regardless of profession. Accompanying first-degree relatives and sponsored domestic workers have specific provisions.
| Residence | Route | Eligible passports | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Conditional · eVisa (apply online) | All nationalities | Residence valid at least 3 months; passport generally 6 months; apply and obtain approval before travelling. All professions are eligible. |
| Saudi Arabia | — | — | A Saudi resident uses the residence and exit/re-entry process; this is not the foreign GCC-resident tourism route. |
| Qatar | Conditional · eVisa (apply online) | All nationalities | Residence valid at least 3 months; passport generally 6 months; apply and obtain approval before travelling. All professions are eligible. |
| Kuwait | Conditional · eVisa (apply online) | All nationalities | Residence valid at least 3 months; passport generally 6 months; apply and obtain approval before travelling. All professions are eligible. |
| Bahrain | Conditional · eVisa (apply online) | All nationalities | Residence valid at least 3 months; passport generally 6 months; apply and obtain approval before travelling. All professions are eligible. |
| Oman | Conditional · eVisa (apply online) | All nationalities | Residence valid at least 3 months; passport generally 6 months; apply and obtain approval before travelling. All professions are eligible. |
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