Visa on Arrival
Saudi Arabia Guide for Swiss Citizens
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Visa Overview
Visa Requirement
Swiss citizens must obtain an electronic visa (eVisa) before traveling to Saudi Arabia. The application is completed online and the approved eVisa is presented on arrival together with a valid Swiss passport.
Basic Travel Information
Country: Saudi Arabia
Capital: Riyadh
Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Language: Arabic
Time Zone: UTC +3
Capital: Riyadh
Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Language: Arabic
Time Zone: UTC +3
Required Documents
- Valid Swiss passport (valid for at least six months beyond the date of arrival)
- Passport-sized photographs
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward travel ticket
- Proof of sufficient financial means
- Travel itinerary
- Travel medical insurance (recommended)
- Approved eVisa confirmation (printed or digital)
- Completed online application
- eVisa fee payment receipt
Visa Processing
Entry Type: Tourism / Business / Family Visit
Visa Requirement: eVisa required prior to travel
Processing Time: Typically 3–10 working days
Permitted Stay: As determined by Saudi Arabia immigration authorities
Visa Requirement: eVisa required prior to travel
Processing Time: Typically 3–10 working days
Permitted Stay: As determined by Saudi Arabia immigration authorities
Travel Tips
• Ensure your Swiss passport is valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date in Saudi Arabia.
• Carry proof of accommodation, sufficient financial means, and your return or onward ticket.
• Keep printed and digital copies of your travel documents throughout your stay.
• Complete your eVisa application online before departure and carry the approval confirmation with you.
• Register your trip details and note the contact information for consular assistance in Riyadh.
• Carry proof of accommodation, sufficient financial means, and your return or onward ticket.
• Keep printed and digital copies of your travel documents throughout your stay.
• Complete your eVisa application online before departure and carry the approval confirmation with you.
• Register your trip details and note the contact information for consular assistance in Riyadh.
Main Entry Points
• King Khalid International Airport (RUH), Riyadh
• King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), Jeddah
• King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), Jeddah
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