GibraltarSaudi Arabia: eTA

GibraltarSaudi Arabia

Do Gibraltar passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

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Gibraltar passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Saudi Arabia, but no embassy visa.

An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

Source: envoyglobal.com (checked September 11, 2026).

RequirementeTA

Maximum stay6 months within any 365-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Saudi Arabia21 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Other visa-free destinations for Gibraltar passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Gibraltar passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Gibraltar passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Saudi Arabia, but no embassy visa.

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

Up to 6 months within any 365-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

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.

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 Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and city located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Bay of Gibraltar, near the exit of the Mediterranean Sea into the Atlantic Ocean. It has an area of 6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi) and is bordered to the north by Spain. The landscape is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, at the foot of which is a densely populated town area. Gibraltar is home to around 38,000 people, primarily Gibraltarians.

RegionSouthern Europe

Population40.1K

Area6 km²

CurrencyGibraltar pound (1 USD ≈ 0.76 GIP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+350

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

Climate in Gibraltar

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

Monthly climate normals for Gibraltar, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	15°C	9.7°C	92mm	242h
February	16.9°C	11.5°C	7mm	280h
March	16.8°C	11.3°C	134mm	283h
April	17.1°C	13.2°C	87mm	283h
May	21°C	15.6°C	56mm	377h
June	23.3°C	17.1°C	14mm	385h
July	25.8°C	20.4°C	3mm	396h
August	27°C	20.6°C	0mm	393h
September	24.6°C	19.3°C	20mm	332h
October	20.5°C	14.8°C	50mm	292h
November	18.3°C	14.4°C	130mm	247h
December	16°C	10.6°C	51mm	235h

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

Gibraltar, colloquially known as The Rock or Gib, is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Spain to the north, while Morocco is a short distance across the strait to the south. Gibraltar has a population of 34,000 as of 2020.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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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 Arabian 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	19.4°C	7.7°C	16mm	299h
February	24.3°C	11.2°C	2mm	279h
March	27.9°C	15.2°C	1mm	324h
April	33°C	20.9°C	10mm	312h
May	38.3°C	25°C	0mm	348h
June	41.9°C	28.4°C	0mm	360h
July	43.6°C	31.2°C	0mm	359h
August	41.9°C	29°C	0mm	364h
September	39.7°C	26.1°C	0mm	326h
October	32.6°C	19.1°C	0mm	341h
November	28.2°C	16.1°C	5mm	301h
December	21.6°C	10.4°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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