Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Entry is currently restricted. Israeli citizens may not be admitted to Saudi Arabia under current rules.
Data refreshed 24 Oct 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources before you book.
Already hold a visa from another country? You may qualify for visa on arrival entry instead — see how →How to get permission to enter
- Check the destination government’s latest announcements for exemptions.
- Contact the destination’s embassy in your country before making any bookings.
Easier routes with a visa or residence permit you already hold
Israeli citizens who hold one of these documents may enter Saudi Arabia without applying for a regular visa.
Visa on arrival · Check on arrival
With a valid US, UK, Schengen visa or a Schengen, Cypriot, Irish, US, UK residence permit.
- Visas must be valid and used at least once to enter that country or area
- Visa holders must fly with a Saudi airline (Saudia, flynas or flyadeal)
- Residents of the US, UK and EU can also apply
Researched 25 Oct 2026 from official government pages and published visa-policy summaries. These rules change often — confirm with the official source before you travel.
Documents you’ll need
- •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
- •Return or onward flight booking
- •Accommodation booking or host address
- •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
- •Travel insurance covering medical costs
Saudi Arabia missions in Israel
No Saudi Arabia embassy is listed in Israel. Applications may go through a neighbouring country’s embassy or an online portal — see the official sources.
Official application websites
Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.
Arrival, safety and emergency help in Saudi Arabia
Members get emergency numbers, their own embassy in Saudi Arabia, local laws and customs, health and transport guidance — saved to their trip and available offline.
More destinations for Israel passport holders
United KingdomETA required
United StatesETA required
CanadaETA required
Australiae-Visa
GermanyVisa-free · 90 days
FranceVisa-free · 90 days
ItalyVisa-free · 90 days
SpainVisa-free · 90 days
NetherlandsVisa-free · 90 days
SwitzerlandVisa-free · 90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free · 90 days
Qatare-Visa
Other passports travelling to Saudi Arabia
Tripnoa is independent and not affiliated with any government. Visa data from the open Passport Index dataset; advisories from GOV.UK and the U.S. Department of State. Always confirm with official sources.
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