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Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
No visa in advance. Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia.
- Entry rule
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Set by the permit
- Canadian passport
- 24th of 197 · 117 visa-free
Before you go
- You get the visa at the border or airport, so there is no embassy visit beforehand. Have the fee ready, because some countries take only cash or a specific currency.
- Check that your passport has enough validity and blank pages. Photos and proof of onward travel can be asked for.
- Some airlines ask to see your right to enter before boarding, so carry any printed rules. If the country also offers an online option, it can save time at the desk.
- Queues at busy airports can be long. Allow extra time on arrival.
See also: the six-month passport rule and visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa explained.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (ر.س, SAR)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +966
- Drives on the
- right
- Power plugs
- Type G · 230 V · 60 Hz
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How other passports get into Saudi Arabia
- United StatesVisa on arrival
- United KingdomVisa on arrival
- IndiaVisa required
- AustraliaVisa on arrival
- GermanyVisa on arrival
- FranceVisa on arrival
- ItalyVisa on arrival
- SpainVisa on arrival
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Questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
No visa in advance. Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
The length of stay is set by the visa on arrival you receive, so check it when you apply. It is commonly 30 to 90 days for tourism, but it varies by country and permit type.
How does a visa on arrival work?
You arrive with your passport, fill in a short form and pay the fee at the border or airport. Carry cash in a major currency and passport photos in case they are asked for, and check the rules close to your departure date.
How long must my passport be valid for Saudi Arabia?
Many countries want at least 3 to 6 months of validity beyond the day you leave, and some also ask for blank pages. Our data does not list the rule for each country, so confirm it with the official immigration site before you book.
How up to date is this information?
Entry rules come from the open Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), last updated 18 February 2026. Governments change rules often, so treat this as a guide and check with the embassy or the official immigration site before you book.
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Get the appSource: Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), updated 18 February 2026. Always check official rules before you travel.