Saudi Arabia visa on arrival for citizens of Switzerland: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Saudi Arabia, and citizens of Switzerland can obtain it on arrival, for stays up to 90 days.
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Official fee
300 SAR
Processing time
On arrival
Allowed stay
90 days
Our guide to the Saudi Arabia visa from Switzerland
Swiss citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, available as an online tourist e-Visa and, for eligible nationalities, on arrival. Applying for the e-Visa before departure remains the safest route.
Swiss nationals are among the nationalities eligible for the Saudi tourist e-Visa, applied for online before the trip. A visa on arrival may also be offered to eligible travellers at some airports. Your passport must be valid at least 6 months.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, Swiss citizens must obtain a visa for Saudi Arabia. A tourist e-Visa is available online and a visa on arrival may be offered to eligible nationalities. Umrah and business visits fall under separate categories.
How much does a visa for Saudi Arabia cost from Switzerland?
300 SAR
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
Saudi Arabia eVisa, applied for online before departure: 130 USD.
What does a visa for Saudi Arabia really cost?
- Government fee300 SAR
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Documents required for a visa for Saudi Arabia:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Visa fee payment
- Proof of sufficient funds
Documents and fees
Prepare a passport valid 6 months, a photo, an accommodation address and, usually, medical insurance bundled with the tourist e-Visa. Fees and insurance coverage are shown on the official portal and are not guaranteed here.
How to apply for a visa for Saudi Arabia from Switzerland
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
Another route is open to your nationality: Saudi Arabia eVisa, applied for online before departure.
How and where to apply
Swiss travellers apply for the tourist e-Visa on the official portal (visa.visitsaudi.com or visa.mofa.gov.sa), complete the form and pay online. The document is emailed; alternatively, a visa on arrival may be issued at the counter for eligible travellers.
Where do you apply for a visa for Saudi Arabia from Switzerland?
A visa on arrival for Saudi Arabia is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Switzerland on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Switzerland but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Saudi Arabia take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Through the online application (Saudi Arabia eVisa): Instant in most cases.
Processing and tips
The tourist e-Visa is often issued quickly, sometimes within 24–72 hours, but still apply early. Respect local rules (dress code, alcohol ban) and check multiple-entry validity if you plan several visits.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Do not confuse the tourist e-Visa with an Umrah/Hajj visa, which have different conditions. Make sure the name matches your passport, do not rely solely on visa on arrival if your airline requires proof at boarding, and respect the authorised length of stay.
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Other visa types for Saudi Arabia
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Business eVisa
- Work visa / Iqama (residence permit)
- Student visa
- Family residence visa (dependant Iqama)
- Family Visit visa (sponsored by resident)
- Premium Residency Visa (Saudi green card)
4 more visa types
Official sources
- Saudi Arabia MOFA visa portal (official)
- Saudi Arabia official tourist e-Visa (Visit Saudi)
- Switzerland: FDFA travel advice
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Duration
90 days
Price
300 SAR
Saudi Arabia eVisa
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
1 year (90 days per stay)
Price
130 USD
Processing time
Instant in most cases
Premium Residency Visa (Saudi green card)
Investor visa
Duration
Lifetime or annually renewable
Price
100,000–800,000 SAR
Processing time
30-60 days
Official websiteVerified
Diplomatic visa
Consular visa
Duration
Mission-dependent
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business eVisa
Consular visa
Duration
1 year (multiple entries)
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Hajj Pilgrimage visa
Consular visa
Duration
Pilgrimage period
Price
Free
Processing time
30-60 days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa / Iqama (residence permit)
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
15-30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Medical treatment visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
550–800 SAR
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family residence visa (dependant Iqama)
Family reunification
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Umrah visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
300 SAR
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family Visit visa (sponsored by resident)
Family reunification
Duration
90 days (renewable)
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips to Extend Your Stay in Saudi Arabia
- Request the extension of your tourist visa from the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) before your initial stay expires.
- Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the planned exit date.
- Using Saudi national airlines can facilitate obtaining the visa on arrival if eligible.
A Swiss traveler applies for their e-Visa 5 days before departure, arrives in Saudi Arabia with a passport valid for more than 6 months, stays 90 days, then requests an extension from Jawazat to stay an additional 30 days.
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