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Saudi Arabia visa requirements for Vietnam citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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Visa required
Yes — Vietnam citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia.
🔓 Skip the visa with a third-country document
Saudi Arabia admits Vietnam citizens on better terms if they already hold certain visas or residence permits of other countries:
Visa on arrival · 90 days
Saudi Arabia: holders of used US/UK/Schengen visas or residence permits of those countries get a visa on arrival.
Conditions: tourist/business visa that has been used (entry stamp of the issuing country present)
Source: visa.visitsaudi.com · verified 2026-07-04
Entry details
Holders of a Vietnam passport need a visa obtained in advance when visiting Saudi Arabia. The Vietnam passport currently ranks #95 among the world's top 100 with 52 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: Saudi Arabia citizens travelling to Vietnam — e-visa required.
How to get the visa
🏛️ Official government option
Official Saudi eVisa portal · fee: ~SAR 300. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →🧳 Before you travel: Vietnam → Saudi Arabia
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