Saudi Arabia visa on arrival for citizens of the Netherlands: conditions and fees 2026

Our guide to the Saudi Arabia visa from the Netherlands

Travellers holding a passport from the Netherlands obtain their visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, with no prior procedure at an embassy. The official price observed is 300 SAR and the authorised stay is up to 90 days.

For Dutch travellers, the entry formality for Saudi Arabia is handled on landing or when crossing the land border: passport check, payment and issue of the visa at the counter. Before leaving, check the conditions published on the official information page, which notably lists the entry points concerned.

How much does a visa for Saudi Arabia cost from the Netherlands?

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 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

How to apply for a visa for Saudi Arabia from the Netherlands

1. 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
2. 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
3. 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
4. 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.

Where do you apply for a visa for Saudi Arabia from the Netherlands?

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.

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.

Before you fly, and at the border

• Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
• A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
• Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
• Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
• Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.