Saudi visa
Saudi visa for Filipino citizens
Citizens of the Philippines are not on the standard eVisa list, but there are still easy ways to visit - especially if you hold a US, UK or Schengen visa.
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Your options with a Filipino passport
- Used US, UK or Schengen visa
- eVisa or visa on arrival, illustrative SAR 535 (≈ $143), about ₱8,900
- US, UK, EU or GCC residency
- eVisa or visa on arrival, illustrative SAR 535 (≈ $143), about ₱8,900
- Flying Saudia or flynas via Saudi Arabia
- Free 96-hour stopover visa (about SAR 52.50 (≈ $14) in charges), open to most nationalities
- None of the above
- Tourist visa through a Saudi embassy or VFS Global centre
- Umrah
- Umrah visa through Nusuk or a licensed agent (or the eVisa if you qualify)
Option 1: the eVisa with a US, UK or Schengen visa
If you hold a used tourist or business visa for the US, UK or a Schengen country (you entered on it at least once), or residency in the US, UK, EU or a GCC country, you can apply for the tourist eVisa online or get a visa on arrival. It is valid for a year with multiple entries. Carry the visa or residence card when you travel.
Apply only on the official site, visa.visitsaudi.com.
Option 2: the 96-hour stopover visa
Flying with Saudia or flynas through Riyadh or Jeddah? Add a stopover of up to 96 hours when you book. The visa is free; this site assumes an illustrative SAR 52.50 (≈ $14) in application and insurance charges. The booking page confirms whether your passport is eligible.
Option 3: a tourist visa from the embassy
Apply through the Saudi embassy or a VFS Global centre in the Philippines. Fees and processing times are set per nationality, so check with VFS before you book flights.
Price the options for your group with the visa cost calculator.
Check your government’s travel advice
Before you book, read your own government’s advice for Saudi Arabia. As reviewed on 23 October 2026, Australia and New Zealand say “do not travel”; the US says “reconsider travel”; Canada and Ireland say “avoid non-essential travel”. Travelling against official advice can void travel insurance. See is Saudi Arabia safe right now?
Flights from Philippines to Saudi Arabia
Compare fares into Riyadh, and check Jeddah and AlUla too if they suit your route.
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Questions travellers ask
Can Filipino citizens get a Saudi eVisa?
Not on their Filipino passport alone. You qualify if you hold a used US, UK or Schengen visa, or US, UK, EU or GCC residency.
Can Filipino citizens get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia?
Only if they qualify through a used US, UK or Schengen visa or residency, as above.
Can Filipino citizens do Umrah on a tourist visa?
Yes, if you qualify for the eVisa, outside the Hajj season. Otherwise use an Umrah visa through Nusuk or a licensed agent.