Saudi Arabia passport power
Asia · PassRank 86 · ranked 99th of 199
The Saudi Arabia passport has a PassRank score of 86 in 2026, placing it 99th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 53 destinations visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 6 via an eTA — that is 86 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 36 require an e-visa and 76 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Saudi Arabia passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 53 |
| Visa on arrival | 27 |
| eTA / ETA | 6 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 86 |
| e-Visa | 36 |
| Visa required | 76 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 86. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Saudi Arabia itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (53)
Countries and territories the Saudi Arabia passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | — |
| Angola | 30 days |
| Armenia | 180 days |
| Bahrain | — |
| Barbados | 90 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| China | 30 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| Egypt | 180 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 30 days |
| Iran | 15 days |
| Jordan | 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Kuwait | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | 60 days |
| Lebanon | 180 days |
| Macao | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Morocco | 90 days |
| Mozambique | 30 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Qatar | — |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | — |
| South Africa | 90 days |
| South Korea | 30 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Ukraine | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Uzbekistan | 90 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (27)
Destinations that issue the Saudi Arabia passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Laos | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Palau | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (6)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Saudi Arabia passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| Suriname | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (36)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | — |
| Australia | — |
| Bahamas | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| India | — |
| Israel | — |
| Japan | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Moldova | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Russia | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| Vietnam | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (76)
Destinations where Saudi Arabia passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Austria | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Dominican Republic | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Greece | — |
| Grenada | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Mali | — |
| Malta | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Serbia | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Venezuela | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Saudi Arabia passport holders visit visa-free?
The Saudi Arabia passport has a PassRank score of 86, meaning holders can enter 86 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 53 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 6 via an eTA. A further 36 require an e-visa and 76 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Saudi Arabia passport's rank in 2026?
The Saudi Arabia passport ranks 99th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 86. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Saudi Arabia need a visa for the United States?
Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Saudi Arabia PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Saudi Arabia passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (53), visa on arrival (27) and eTA/ETA (6). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21