You need a visa for Saudi Arabia if you have an Israeli passport

These visas exist for Saudi Arabia, but they cannot be applied for online with Israeli nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Saudi Arabia Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Israeli citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Saudi Arabia may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Recent passport photo with white background
  • Hotel booking or host invitation letter
  • Confirmed return or onward flight tickets
  • Health insurance covering Saudi Arabia stay
  • Completed visa application with travel itinerary

Entry requirements for Israeli travellers

These rules apply specifically to Israeli passport holders entering Saudi Arabia as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

    Travelers require a passport to enter Saudi Arabia. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Saudi Arabia. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.

    Visit Saudi Last checked 2026-08-11
  • May be required

    Medication clearance permit (controlled substances)

    Travelers arriving in Saudi Arabia who are carrying medications containing narcotic or psychotropic substances must obtain a clearance permit from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) before arrival. This includes medications such as strong painkillers, sleeping pills, stimulants, and anti-anxiety drugs. Travelers can apply through the SFDA's Controlled Drugs System (CDS).

    • This requirement doesn't apply to the following travelers: -Travelers carrying only non-controlled, over the counter medications or vitamins.
    Saudi Food and Drug Authority Last checked 2026-08-11
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Saudi Arabia.

    Last checked 2026-08-11
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Saudi Arabia.

    Last checked 2026-08-11

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Where else Israeli citizens can apply online

See every country a Israeli passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.