ArubaSaudi Arabia: e-Visa

ArubaSaudi Arabia

Do Netherlands passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

e-Visa

Yes. Netherlands passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Aruba does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Netherlands passport. See the Netherlands passport.

Source: visa.visitsaudi.com (checked July 17, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance12,004 km, straight line (~14h 37m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Saudi Arabia21 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Saudi Arabia passport holders visiting Aruba: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Saudi Arabia

Netherlands passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Netherlands passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Netherlands passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Netherlands passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Netherlands citizens stay in Saudi Arabia without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Saudi Arabia from Aruba?

About 12,004 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 37m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi riyal (SAR).

What is the emergency number in Saudi Arabia?

112 / 911 / 999.

What time zone is Saudi Arabia in?

Riyadh (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Riyadh?

King Khalid International Airport (RUH), about 31 km away.

How many countries can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa?

21 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Saudi Arabia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Netherlands passport holders visit without a visa instead of Saudi Arabia?

Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Iran, Jordan.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Aruba

Aruba, officially the Country of Aruba, is an island constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the southern Caribbean Sea 29 kilometres (18 mi) north of the Venezuelan peninsula of Paraguaná and 80 kilometres (50 mi) north-west of Curaçao. In 1986, Aruba became a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and acquired the official name.

CapitalOranjestad

RegionCaribbean

Population108.8K

Area180 km²

CurrencyAruban florin (1 USD ≈ 1.79 AWG)

LanguagesDutch, Papiamento

Calling code+297

Drives on theright

TimezoneAruba (UTC-4)

Nearest airportQueen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), 2 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$38,591 (2024)

Tourist arrivals2M (2019)

Climate in Oranjestad

Warmest September, coolest February, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, July.

Monthly climate normals for Oranjestad, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.7°C	25.1°C	36mm	342h
February	28.9°C	24.9°C	27mm	336h
March	29.2°C	25.1°C	20mm	363h
April	30.1°C	26°C	11mm	353h
May	30.5°C	26.3°C	5mm	373h
June	30.5°C	26.4°C	30mm	364h
July	30.6°C	26.7°C	35mm	368h
August	31°C	26.9°C	64mm	359h
September	31.7°C	27.3°C	38mm	334h
October	30.9°C	26.9°C	73mm	314h
November	29°C	25.7°C	147mm	299h
December	28.6°C	25.6°C	49mm	340h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Aruba is a desert Caribbean island, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Located off the coast of Venezuela, this flat, river-less island is renowned for its white sand beaches. Along with its neighboring Dutch islands of Bonaire and Curaçao, it forms the ABC Islands.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Eerste Kerstdag

December 26, 2026Tweede Kerstdag

January 1, 2027Nieuwjaarsdag

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About Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia that occupies the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. Covering a land area of approximately 2,149,690 km2 (830,000 sq mi), it is the fifth-largest country in Asia and the twelfth-largest in the world. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west, Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north, the Persian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates it from Egypt and Israel. Riyadh is the capital and largest city, while other major centers include Jeddah and the two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina.

CapitalRiyadh

RegionWestern Asia

Population37M

Area2,149,690 km²

CurrencySaudi riyal (1 USD ≈ 3.75 SAR)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+966

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiyadh (UTC+3)

Nearest airportKing Khalid International Airport (RUH), 31 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 999

UNESCO sites8

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$34,537 (2025)

Tourist arrivals20.3M (2019)

Climate in Riyadh

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest August. Best time to visit: March, October.

Monthly climate normals for Riyadh, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.5°C	7.5°C	16mm	299h
February	24.3°C	11°C	2mm	279h
March	27.9°C	15.1°C	1mm	324h
April	33°C	20.8°C	10mm	312h
May	38.3°C	24.9°C	0mm	348h
June	41.9°C	28.3°C	0mm	360h
July	43.6°C	31.1°C	0mm	359h
August	41.9°C	28.9°C	0mm	364h
September	39.7°C	26°C	0mm	326h
October	32.6°C	19°C	0mm	341h
November	28.2°C	16°C	5mm	301h
December	21.6°C	10.3°C	4mm	301h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Saudi Arabia is the quintessential Arab kingdom. Vast deserts, scorching heat, immense oil wealth, camel races, glitzy shopping malls, traditional souq markets, you can find every Arabian cliche you can think of and then some here. A deeply conservative country that was entirely closed off to (non-pilgrimage) tourism for decades, the government did a drastic policy U-turn in 2019 and has been trying to open up the country to the world and shed the country's straight-laced image, with mixed success.

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