You need a visa for Saudi Arabia if you have a Nepali passport

A visa on arrival is also issued at the border for this route. Applying beforehand avoids the queue at the airport.

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

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

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

Can Nepali citizens get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia?

Yes, a visa on arrival is issued at the border for this route. Applying before you travel avoids the queue at the airport.

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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 Nepali travellers

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

Required
Mandatory accommodation booking
Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Saudi Arabia.
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Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Saudi Arabia
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Saudi Arabia.
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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.
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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.
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Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Saudi Arabia.
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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.
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May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Saudi Arabia if staying in the airport transit area for a maximum of 12 hours. Visit the government website to check other entry requirements.
- Travelers with a valid visa or residence permit issued by Saudi Arabia are exempt from obtaining a visa.
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A look at Saudi Arabia

Masjid al-Haram — The holiest site in Islam, drawing millions of pilgrims annually
Riyadh — Saudi Arabia's dynamic capital and commercial center
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi — The Prophet's Mosque in the holy city of Medina
Hegra (Mada'in Salih) — Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site in AlUla