Saudi Arabia Visa for Thai Passport Holders in Dubai
Do Thai passport holders in Dubai need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yes, but the easiest kind. Thailand is on Saudi Arabia's tourist eVisa passport list (66 countries and territories), so a Thai passport holder qualifies for the 1-year, multiple-entry Saudi tourist eVisa directly by nationality, applied for online at ksavisa.sa. You do not need to rely on your UAE residence, and there is no embassy step. The stay is 90 days per entry, official processing is 1 minute to 3 business days, and the government fee is SAR 300 plus mandatory insurance (roughly SAR 480 / ~AED 470 all-in). Umrah is permitted on this eVisa outside the Hajj season.
Key Takeaway
- Yes, but the easiest kind. Thailand is on Saudi Arabia's tourist eVisa passport list (66 countries and territories), so...
- Channel: Online eVisa at ksavisa.sa (by passport — Thailand on the 66-list)
- Processing: 1 minute to 3 business days (official)
- Max stay: 90 days per entry; 1-year multiple-entry
- Govt fee: SAR 300 + insurance (~SAR 480 / ~AED 470 total)
- Source: ksavisa.sa + visa.visitsaudi.com — checked 3 Jul 2026
For Thai passport holders living in the UAE, Saudi Arabia is one of the simplest major destinations to visit — because Thailand is on Saudi Arabia's tourist eVisa passport list. That means a Thai passport holder qualifies for the eVisa directly, by nationality, without needing to rely on their UAE residence at all. You apply online at ksavisa.sa; there is no embassy appointment and no interview.
This matters because many Thai travellers assume Saudi Arabia still requires an embassy visa arranged in person. That is no longer the case. Thailand sits on the official Permitted Country list of 66 countries and territories, which puts Thai passport holders on the easy passport route — notably easier than some regional neighbours, such as Vietnam, which is not on the list and whose citizens still have to use other channels.
This guide covers the full picture for Thai passport holders in Dubai as of July 2026: how you qualify by passport, the fast online application, fees and processing, Umrah on the tourist eVisa (relevant for Thailand's Muslim community), and the visa-on-arrival facts.
Thailand Is on the Saudi eVisa List — You Qualify by Passport
Saudi Arabia's tourist eVisa is open to citizens of the countries on its official Permitted Country list. That list currently runs to 66 countries and territories, and Thailand is on it. So a Thai passport holder qualifies for the eVisa directly — by nationality — and applies online at ksavisa.sa. This is the passport route, and it is the most straightforward of the three ways into the Saudi eVisa system.
This is a useful correction, because many Thai travellers still assume they need an embassy visa arranged in person. They do not. If a source tells a Thai passport holder they must visit the embassy, or that only UAE residence unlocks the eVisa, it is out of date. For Thai travellers, the passport itself is the qualifying document; the UAE-residence route exists as a backup but is not needed when your nationality already qualifies. It is worth noting the contrast with the region: Thailand is on the list, while some neighbours — for example Vietnam — are not, so Thai passport holders have the easier route.
How Thai Passport Holders Qualify for the Saudi eVisa (2026)
| Your document | Qualifies? | Where you apply | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai passport | Yes — by nationality | Online at ksavisa.sa | Thailand is on the 66-country Permitted list |
| UAE residence permit | Also qualifies (backup) | Online at ksavisa.sa | Not needed when the passport already qualifies |
| Vietnamese passport (for contrast) | Not on the list | Other channels | Some regional neighbours are not on the 66-list |
| Embassy visit | Not required | — | The old in-person route is no longer needed for Thai travellers |
Thai passport
- Qualifies?
- Yes — by nationality
- Where you apply
- Online at ksavisa.sa
- Notes
- Thailand is on the 66-country Permitted list
UAE residence permit
- Qualifies?
- Also qualifies (backup)
- Where you apply
- Online at ksavisa.sa
- Notes
- Not needed when the passport already qualifies
Vietnamese passport (for contrast)
- Qualifies?
- Not on the list
- Where you apply
- Other channels
- Notes
- Some regional neighbours are not on the 66-list
Embassy visit
- Qualifies?
- Not required
- Where you apply
- —
- Notes
- The old in-person route is no longer needed for Thai travellers
Thailand is on the official 66-country Permitted Country list — the passport route applies. Verify at ksavisa.sa.
Key Facts for Thai Applicants
- Thailand is on the eVisa passport list, so you qualify directly by nationality; no embassy, no reliance on UAE residence.
- Many Thai travellers assume they need an in-person embassy visa — that is out of date; the online eVisa is the route.
- Thailand is on the list while some neighbours (e.g. Vietnam) are not — Thai passport holders have the easier passport route.
- The eVisa is a 1-year, multiple-entry visa allowing 90 days per stay.
- The official government cost is about SAR 480 (~AED 470) all-in — be cautious of bundled prices far above this.
The Visa-on-Arrival Facts
Because you qualify for the online eVisa by passport, you can simply apply before you travel — usually approved within minutes. Saudi Arabia also operates visa-on-arrival counters, but those are aimed at holders of a valid Schengen, US, or UK visit visa and permanent residents of the US, EU, or UK. For a Thai passport holder, the cleanest route is the online eVisa in advance; it removes any uncertainty at the border and lets you show a confirmed visa at check-in in Dubai.
Umrah, Fees and Processing (Official Figures, July 2026)
The Saudi tourist eVisa permits Umrah outside the Hajj season — its official terms (visa.visitsaudi.com Terms & Conditions §8.7) and ksavisa.sa's activity guidelines list Umrah as a permitted activity, with the slot booked via the Nusuk platform after the eVisa is issued. This is relevant for Thailand's Muslim community, particularly in the southern provinces, for whom the tourist eVisa is a practical way to perform Umrah. Hajj is not permitted on a tourist eVisa and requires its own dedicated visa.
Saudi Tourist eVisa — Official Cost and Timing
| Item | Official figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government visa fee | SAR 300 | Listed as USD 80 (refundable) on ksavisa.sa |
| Mandatory health insurance | ~SAR 180 (provider-based) | Selected during the application |
| Approximate all-in total | ~SAR 480 (~AED 470) | The same for every applicant |
| Processing | 1 minute to 3 business days | Many approvals are near-instant |
| Validity | 1 year, multiple entry | 90 days per stay |
Government visa fee
- Official figure
- SAR 300
- Notes
- Listed as USD 80 (refundable) on ksavisa.sa
Mandatory health insurance
- Official figure
- ~SAR 180 (provider-based)
- Notes
- Selected during the application
Approximate all-in total
- Official figure
- ~SAR 480 (~AED 470)
- Notes
- The same for every applicant
Processing
- Official figure
- 1 minute to 3 business days
- Notes
- Many approvals are near-instant
Validity
- Official figure
- 1 year, multiple entry
- Notes
- 90 days per stay
Source: ksavisa.sa and visa.visitsaudi.com Terms & Conditions, checked 3 July 2026. Government figures are periodically revised — OraVisa confirms the current total.
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Can Thai passport holders in Dubai get a Saudi eVisa?
Yes, directly by nationality. Thailand is on Saudi Arabia's 66-country tourist eVisa passport list, so a Thai passport holder applies online at ksavisa.sa for the 1-year, multiple-entry eVisa without needing an embassy or relying on UAE residence. The stay is 90 days per entry.
Do Thai travellers still need an embassy visa for Saudi Arabia?
No — that is out of date. Thailand is on the official Permitted Country list of 66 countries and territories, so Thai passport holders qualify for the online tourist eVisa by nationality and do not need an in-person embassy visit.
Is the Saudi eVisa easier for Thai passport holders than for some neighbouring countries?
Yes. Thailand is on the 66-country Permitted Country list, which gives Thai passport holders the direct passport route. Some regional neighbours — for example Vietnam — are not on the list, so their citizens still have to use other channels.
How much does the Saudi eVisa cost for Thai travellers?
The official government fee is SAR 300, plus mandatory health insurance (provider-based, roughly SAR 180) and small digital service fees — about SAR 480 (~AED 470) all-in (ksavisa.sa, checked July 2026). The government cost is the same for every applicant; be cautious of bundled prices far above it.
Can Thai passport holders perform Umrah on the Saudi tourist eVisa?
Yes — the tourist eVisa permits Umrah outside the Hajj season (visa.visitsaudi.com T&C §8.7), with the Umrah slot booked via the Nusuk platform after the eVisa is issued. This is a practical route for Thailand's Muslim community. Hajj is not permitted on a tourist eVisa.
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