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Saudi Arabia visa requirements for Sao Tomean citizens

Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, from its embassy or consulate.

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Saudi Arabia

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A tourist visa for people who cannot use online or arrival routes.

Visa: Required
Fee: SAR 300
Last updated: 11 November 2026

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Visa or entry may be refused if the passport contains an Israeli stamp, visa or if the holder also has Israeli citizenship (see Israeli stamps).

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Some countries make entry easier if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from another country.

What to do

Find Saudi Arabia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.

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Ways into Saudi Arabia

Apply online if eligible, or through a Saudi embassy.

Visa not requiredVisa-free Gulf citizensCitizens of Gulf Cooperation Council countries can enter without a visa.
Fee
Free
How to apply
1. Check that your citizenship qualifies.
2. Show your accepted travel document at the border.
Documents required
- Accepted travel document
- Living in a Gulf country does not give you this visa-free entry.
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eVisaeVisa through foreign visaAn online tourist visa based on a qualifying foreign visa you have used.
Fee
Check the charges shown
How to apply
1. Choose your foreign visa in KSA Visa's visa finder.
2. Add your passport, visa and proof of previous use.
3. Fill in the form and pay the charges shown.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Current tourist or business visa
- Proof of entry using that visa
- Medical insurance
- Travel insurance
- Fingerprints
- Your foreign visa must still be valid and used to enter its country.
- Check the Saudi visa for stay, validity and number of entries.
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eVisaeVisa through permanent residenceAn online tourist visa based on your right to live abroad permanently.
Fee
Check the charges shown
How to apply
1. Choose permanent residence in KSA Visa's visa finder.
2. Add your passport and proof of permanent residence.
3. Fill in the form and pay the charges shown.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Proof of permanent residence
- Medical insurance
- Travel insurance
- Fingerprints
- A temporary residence permit does not qualify.
- The rules also cover parents, children and spouses travelling with you.
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eVisaeVisa for Gulf residentsAn online tourist visa for eligible people living in Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Fee
Check the charges shown
How to apply
1. Choose Gulf residence in the official visa finder.
2. Enter your passport and residence details.
3. Check whether you qualify, including any job rules.
4. Fill in the form and pay the charges shown.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Gulf residence permit valid 90 days
- Medical insurance
- Travel insurance
- Fingerprints
- Confirm any job rules in the visa finder before applying.
- Gulf residence alone does not allow visa-free entry.
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Visa on arrivalArrival visa by nationalityA tourist visa at the border for people from approved countries.
Fee
SAR 300
How to apply
1. Check arrival eligibility in the official visa finder.
2. Confirm with your airline before you leave.
3. Bring your passport and required papers.
4. Complete visa checks, fingerprinting and payment on arrival.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Medical insurance
- Travel insurance
- Fingerprints
- Do not assume the online eVisa country list also applies here.
- Check your visa for stay, validity and number of entries.
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Visa on arrivalArrival visa through foreign statusA tourist visa on arrival based on a qualifying foreign visa or residence.
How to apply
1. Check your visa or residence route before departure.
2. Bring your passport and proof that you qualify.
3. Show your papers and get your visa on arrival.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Used US/UK/Schengen tourist or business visa
- Or US/UK/EU permanent residence proof
- Medical insurance
- Travel insurance
- Fingerprints
- Foreign visas must remain valid and have been used to enter their country.
- The rules also cover parents, children and spouses travelling with you.
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Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaA tourist visa for people who cannot use online or arrival routes.
Stay
30–90 days
Fee
SAR 300
How to apply
1. Check how to apply with your Saudi embassy.
2. Fill in the form and gather your papers.
3. Submit as instructed and pay the charges.
4. Check your visa's dates, stay and number of entries.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days from entry
- Return flight booking, unless entering overland
- Flight plan, unless entering by sea
- Place to stay
- Home address and personal details
- Proof of employment
- Bank statement or salary proof
- Medical insurance
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
- Fingerprints
- Single entry: stay 30 days; visa valid 90 days.
- Multiple entries: stay 90 days total; visa valid 365 days.
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Time+3h
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LanguageArabic
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Planning your Saudi Arabia trip

Best time to go: Winter is cooler than the very hot May–September period. Nights can fall below freezing, and rain is possible.

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MedinaA major Islamic holy city with the Prophet’s Mosque. Non-Muslims may view it from outside the perimeter fence outside the Hajj season.
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Ta’ifThis mountain resort city has cooler summer temperatures than much of the country.

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