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Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia visa requirements for New Zealand citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. New Zealand passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
- Total price
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- official fee + USD 25 service fee
- Estimated processing
- Issued at the border on arrival
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VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Saudi Arabia entry requirements for New Zealand citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Saudi Arabia
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Good to know
- The tourist eVisa (for eligible nationalities) is multiple-entry for 1 year with up to 90 days per visit; the fee, including mandatory medical insurance, is shown at payment.
Easier alternatives for New Zealand passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the New Zealand passport than Saudi Arabia, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
Saudi Arabia at a glance for travellers
- 74 of 198 passports can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The New Zealand passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Saudi eVisa: official tourist visa site | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Official portal | Saudi Arabia visa platform | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Saudi Arabia entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team rechecks these sources regularly. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
New Zealand passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do New Zealand passport holders need for Saudi Arabia?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
How long does the Saudi Arabia visa take for New Zealand passport holders?
Issued at the border on arrival (typical estimate). Apply well ahead of your trip. Rush processing is available with Visa and Trips.
How much does a Saudi Arabia visa cost with Visa and Trips?
We have not yet verified the current official Saudi Arabia visa fee for New Zealand passport holders, so we do not show a guessed price. Apply and we email you a quote before you pay: the official government fee plus our USD 25 service fee per traveler.
How do I apply for the Saudi Arabia visa with Visa and Trips?
Tap “Apply now”, enter your trip and passport details and upload your documents. A Visa and Trips specialist checks everything, files your application, emails you a confirmation with the estimated processing time and sends your visa as soon as it is issued. You can follow your order on the tracking page.