🇬🇧 United Kingdom visa requirements for Saudi Arabian citizens
Saudi Arabian citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for United Kingdom — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Entry rules for Saudi Arabia passport holders
United Kingdom requires Saudi Arabian visitors to register online for an electronic travel authorization before departure. An eTA is lighter than a visa — approval is usually issued within minutes to hours — but airlines will deny boarding without it, so complete it before heading to the airport.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official United Kingdom immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Saudi Arabian passport ranks #100 worldwide, opening 87 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (52 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). United Kingdom is one of them.
In the other direction, British citizens traveling to Saudi Arabia face a different rule: visa on arrival.
Across Northern Europe as a whole, 1 of 10 destinations are open to Saudi Arabian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About United Kingdom
- Capital
- London
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Currency
- British pound (£)
- Languages
- English
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Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Saudi Arabian citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for United Kingdom — a quick online approval, not a full visa.
Can Saudi Arabian citizens apply online for entry to United Kingdom?
Yes. United Kingdom offers an online electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Saudi Arabia passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in United Kingdom?
The currency in United Kingdom is the British pound (£). The capital city is London.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: eTA required for Saudi Arabian citizens traveling to United Kingdom. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the United Kingdom embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.