Saudi Arabia visa requirements for Yemen citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 ยท verified against the Passport Index dataset
๐ Skip the visa with a third-country document
Saudi Arabia admits Yemen citizens on better terms if they already hold certain visas or residence permits of other countries:
Saudi Arabia: holders of used US/UK/Schengen visas or residence permits of those countries get a visa on arrival.
Entry details
On a Yemen passport, you need a visa obtained in advance for Saudi Arabia. The Yemen passport currently ranks #194 of 199 worldwide, with 35 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
Saudi Arabia is selective but not restrictive, admitting 74 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #102 with 87 open destinations. As fellow Middle East countries, their rules are frequently tied to regional arrangements. The reverse direction is smoother: Saudi Arabia passport holders get visa on arrival for Yemen.
In the opposite direction, Saudi Arabia citizens travelling to Yemen face: visa on arrival.
How to get the visa
Official Saudi eVisa portal ยท fee: ~SAR 300. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal โ