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Visa on arrival. Thailand passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Saudi Arabia entry requirements for Thailand 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.
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 Thailand passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 73 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 checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thailand citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Thailand 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 Thailand 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).
Do Thailand passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Saudi Arabia?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.