Hong KongSaudi Arabia: e-Visa

Hong KongSaudi Arabia

Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

e-Visa

Yes. Hong Kong 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

Distance6,805 km, straight line (~8h 30m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Saudi Arabia21 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Saudi Arabia passport holders visiting Hong Kong: Visa-free.

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

Visa-free alternatives near Saudi Arabia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Hong Kong passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

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

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

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Saudi Arabia from Hong Kong?

About 6,805 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 30m 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 Hong Kong?

Saudi Arabia drives on the right, the opposite side to Hong Kong. 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 Hong Kong passport holders visit without a visa instead of Saudi Arabia?

Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Iran, Jordan, Israel.

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 Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Situated on China's southern coast just south of Shenzhen, it consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. With 7.5 million residents in a 1,114-square-kilometre (430 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is the fourth-most densely populated region in the world.

RegionEastern Asia

Population7.5M

Area1,104 km²

CurrencyHong Kong dollar (1 USD ≈ 7.85 HKD)

LanguagesEnglish, Chinese

Calling code+852

Drives on theleft

TimezoneHong Kong (UTC+8)

Nearest airportHong Kong International Airport (HKG), 22 km

Emergency number999

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$56,983 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.6M (2020)

Climate in Hong Kong

Warmest July, coolest December, driest December, sunniest July. Best time to visit: March, April, July, November.

Monthly climate normals for Hong Kong, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.3°C	12.2°C	25mm	285h
February	19.3°C	12.5°C	41mm	253h
March	22.3°C	16.5°C	71mm	227h
April	22.3°C	16.1°C	70mm	244h
May	27.1°C	22.6°C	331mm	269h
June	28°C	24.5°C	290mm	305h
July	29°C	25.1°C	120mm	357h
August	28°C	23.9°C	456mm	271h
September	27.2°C	23.3°C	507mm	218h
October	25°C	19.2°C	135mm	271h
November	23.5°C	16.9°C	11mm	263h
December	18.8°C	10.6°C	7mm	272h

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

Hong Kong is a city with multiple personalities. The population is mainly Chinese, but British influence is still quite visible. It has absorbed people and cultural influences from places as diverse as Vietnam and Vancouver and proudly proclaims itself to be Asia's World City.

Upcoming public holidays

October 19, 2026重陽節

December 25, 2026聖誕節

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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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