Saudi Arabia Visa for Turkish Passport Holders in Dubai
Do Turkish passport holders in Dubai need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yes, but the easiest kind. Turkey is on Saudi Arabia's tourist eVisa passport list, so a Turkish passport holder qualifies for the 1-year, multiple-entry Saudi tourist eVisa directly by nationality, applied for online at ksavisa.sa — no embassy, and no need to rely on UAE residence. 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. Turkey is on Saudi Arabia's tourist eVisa passport list, so a Turkish passport holder qualifi...
- Channel: Online eVisa at ksavisa.sa (by passport — Turkey 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 Turkish passport holders living in the UAE, Saudi Arabia is a straightforward destination — because Turkey is on Saudi Arabia's tourist eVisa passport list. A Turkish passport holder qualifies for the eVisa directly, by nationality, and does not need to rely on their UAE residence or visit an embassy. Given the large Turkish business and professional community in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and the strong trade and travel ties between Türkiye and the Kingdom, this is a route many Turkish residents use regularly.
This is worth stating clearly because some Turkish travellers still assume they need a consular or embassy visa for Saudi Arabia. They do not: the passport itself is the qualifying document. The UAE-residence route exists as a backup, but it is not needed when your nationality already qualifies you for the online eVisa.
This guide covers the full picture for Turkish 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, and the visa-on-arrival facts.
Turkey 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 — 66 countries and territories — and Turkey is on it. So a Turkish passport holder qualifies for the eVisa directly, by nationality, and applies online at ksavisa.sa. This is the passport route, the most straightforward of the three ways into the Saudi eVisa system, and it does not depend on your UAE residence.
If a source tells a Turkish passport holder they must apply through the Saudi embassy or consulate for a tourist visit, it is out of date. The online eVisa is the current route, issued in most cases within minutes. The UAE-residence route (used by nationalities not on the passport list) exists as a backup, but Turkish passport holders do not need it.
Key Facts for Turkish Applicants
- Turkey is on the eVisa passport list, so you qualify directly by nationality — no embassy, no reliance on UAE residence.
- The eVisa is a 1-year, multiple-entry visa allowing 90 days per stay.
- Official processing is 1 minute to 3 business days — many approvals are near-instant.
- 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, the simplest route is to 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 Turkish passport holder, the online eVisa in advance is cleanest 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. 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 Turkish passport holders in Dubai get a Saudi eVisa?
Yes, directly by nationality. Turkey is on Saudi Arabia's 66-country tourist eVisa passport list, so a Turkish 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 Turkish passport holders need to apply through the Saudi embassy?
No. For a tourist visit, the online eVisa is the current route — Turkey is on the passport list, so you apply at ksavisa.sa and receive the eVisa by email, usually within minutes to a few business days. The embassy route is for categories such as work or long family-visit visas, not standard tourism.
How much does the Saudi eVisa cost for Turkish 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 Turkish 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. Hajj is not permitted on a tourist eVisa.
How long can Turkish passport holders stay in Saudi Arabia?
The Saudi tourist eVisa allows up to 90 days per entry and is valid for one year with multiple entries. If you need to stay longer or for a different purpose (work, study), a different visa category applies.
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