CyprusSaudi Arabia: e-Visa

CyprusSaudi Arabia

Do Cyprus passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

e-Visa

Yes. Cyprus 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.

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

Distance1,732 km, straight line (~2h 32m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Saudi Arabia21 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Saudi Arabia drives on the right, the opposite side to Cyprus. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Saudi Arabia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Cyprus passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Cyprus passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

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

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

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Saudi Arabia from Cyprus?

About 1,732 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 32m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi riyal (SAR).

What is the emergency number in Saudi Arabia?

112 / 911 / 999.

Does Saudi Arabia drive on the same side of the road as Cyprus?

Saudi Arabia drives on the right, the opposite side to Cyprus. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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 Cyprus 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 Cyprus

Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, located off the coast of the Levant mainland in West Asia. The island of Cyprus, which is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean, is divided along the United Nations Buffer Zone between the internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is recognised only by Turkey. The south of the island also hosts the British sovereign military bases of Akrotiri and Dhekelia. The capital and largest city of Cyprus is Nicosia.

CapitalNicosia

RegionSouthern Europe

Population1.4M

Area9,251 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesGreek, Turkish

Calling code+357

Drives on theleft

TimezoneNicosia (UTC+3)

Nearest airportErcan International Airport (ECN), 12 km

Emergency number112 / 1400 / 199

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$41,783 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.1M (2019)

Climate in Nicosia

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

Monthly climate normals for Nicosia, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	14.2°C	6°C	51mm	221h
February	15.3°C	6.7°C	45mm	220h
March	19.2°C	9.1°C	37mm	303h
April	23.5°C	11.7°C	49mm	337h
May	29.7°C	16.5°C	19mm	391h
June	33°C	18.8°C	4mm	411h
July	38.3°C	22.9°C	0mm	431h
August	37.9°C	23.2°C	1mm	397h
September	36.6°C	22.5°C	1mm	349h
October	31.2°C	18.5°C	1mm	331h
November	21.4°C	12.9°C	83mm	251h
December	18°C	9.5°C	45mm	250h

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

Cyprus is an island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey. It is one of the world’s oldest civilisations, with a history of over 11,000 years. Cyprus offers lots of archaeological sites, hiking trails through cedar forests, kilometres and kilometres of gorgeous beaches, and 300 days of sun a year.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Khirokitia
Painted Churches in the Troödos Region
Paphos

Upcoming public holidays

October 28, 2026Το Όχι

December 24, 2026Παραμονή Χριστουγέννων

December 25, 2026Χριστούγεννα

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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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