View Alerts and Messages Archive. A valid passport is required for U. More than 16, USD must be declared. Customs details are here. Learn about the U. Saudi law requires all Saudi citizens to enter and depart the country with a Saudi travel document.
If you enter the country on a Saudi laissez-passer temporary travel document , you may encounter difficulty leaving the Kingdom. Saudi embassies do not have the authority to adjudicate citizenship claims or issue passports, but they may issue a laissez-passer for presumed Saudi citizens for whom citizenship has not been adjudicated, such as children of a Saudi parent or parents who were married outside of Saudi Arabia.
Once admitted to Saudi Arabia on a laissez-passer, the traveler must obtain a Saudi passport before leaving the country. Saudi nationality is not conferred quickly or easily, and the processing time for a Saudi passport in these cases has often been six months or years in some cases. Obtaining a U. The Department strongly recommends that U. Length of Stay: Bearers of tourist visas are generally admitted for a day stay and may not remain in the Kingdom more than days in a twelve month period.
Carefully check your visa validity and length of stay granted, and clarify any questions on permitted length of stay with Saudi immigration officials on arrival. Dates are calculated in accordance with the Hijri calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar. The U. Embassy is unable to intercede, reduce fines, or prevent incarceration if you violate Saudi law. Travel Bans: When placed under a travel ban, you cannot exit the country, even if you are a U. Travel bans are rigidly enforced and can take months or even years to resolve.
Only Saudi Arabian authorities and sponsors can remove travel bans. The list above is not exhaustive. Private Saudi citizens may also initiate travel bans against foreign citizens for various reasons. Residency Permits: If you are seeking residency in Saudi Arabia, make sure you have all required legal documents authenticated before arriving.
