ItalySaudi Arabia: e-Visa

ItalySaudi Arabia

Do Italy passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

e-Visa

Yes. Italy 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

Distance3,676 km, straight line (~4h 49m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Saudi Arabia21 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Saudi Arabia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Italy passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Italy passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

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

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

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Saudi Arabia from Italy?

About 3,676 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 49m 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 Italy 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 Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It consists of a peninsula, which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land border, as well as nearly 800 islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares land borders with France to the west; Switzerland and Austria to the north; Slovenia to the east; and the two enclaves of Vatican City and San Marino. It is the tenth-largest country in Europe by area, covering 301,340 km2 (116,350 sq mi), and the third-most populous member state of the European Union, with nearly 59 million inhabitants. Rome is the capital of Italy; other major cities include Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Bari, and Venice.

CapitalRome

RegionSouthern Europe

Population58.9M

Area301,336 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian

Calling code+39

Drives on theright

TimezoneRome (UTC+2)

Nearest airportCiampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), 14 km

Emergency number112 / 113 / 115 / 118

UNESCO sites73

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$43,309 (2025)

Tourist arrivals38.4M (2020)

Climate in Rome

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

Monthly climate normals for Rome, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	13.1°C	3.2°C	29mm	251h
February	15.6°C	5.6°C	20mm	268h
March	16.2°C	6.2°C	82mm	288h
April	19.9°C	8.7°C	69mm	318h
May	25.3°C	13.9°C	34mm	379h
June	26.9°C	16.1°C	72mm	398h
July	32.8°C	20°C	11mm	434h
August	33.2°C	21.5°C	52mm	389h
September	27.9°C	17.1°C	103mm	325h
October	20°C	11.5°C	155mm	283h
November	17.8°C	8.9°C	59mm	244h
December	13.3°C	5.7°C	202mm	196h

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

Italy was once the core of the mighty Roman Empire, and the cradle of the Renaissance. Along with Greece, it is regarded as the "birthplace" of Western culture, and it is also home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, including high art and monuments.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

18th-Century Royal Palace at Caserta with the Park, the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli, and the San Leucio Complex
Aeolian Islands
Amalfi Coast
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale
Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia
Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata
Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites
Castel del Monte
Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Tutti i Santi

December 8, 2026Immacolata Concezione

December 25, 2026Natale

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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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