RussiaSaudi Arabia: Visa-free

RussiaSaudi Arabia

Do Russia passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Visa-free

No. Russia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Saudi Arabia for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 365-day period.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

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

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months within any 365-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance3,534 km, straight line (~4h 39m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Saudi Arabia21 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Russia passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

No. Russia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Saudi Arabia for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 365-day period.

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

Up to 3 months within any 365-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Saudi Arabia from Russia?

About 3,534 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 39m 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.

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 Russia

Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country in Eastern Europe and North Asia. It is the largest country in the world, spanning eleven time zones and sharing land borders with fourteen countries. With a population of over 140 million, Russia is the most populous country in Europe and the ninth-most populous in the world. It is a highly urbanised country, with sixteen of its urban areas having more than 1 million inhabitants. Moscow, the most populous metropolitan area in Europe, is the capital and largest city of Russia, while Saint Petersburg is its second-largest city and a major cultural centre.

CapitalMoscow

RegionEastern Europe

Population143.5M

Area17,098,242 km²

CurrencyRussian ruble (1 USD ≈ 83.93 RUB)

LanguagesRussian

Calling code+7

Drives on theright

TimezoneMoscow (UTC+3)

Nearest airportSheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), 28 km

Emergency number01 / 02 / 03 / 101 / 102 / 103 / 112

UNESCO sites40

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$17,547 (2025)

Tourist arrivals6.4M (2020)

Climate in Moscow

Warmest July, coolest December, driest April, sunniest June.

Monthly climate normals for Moscow, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	1.2°C	-2.2°C	45mm	29h
February	1.5°C	-4°C	35mm	108h
March	7.4°C	-0.8°C	44mm	208h
April	8.6°C	-0.4°C	29mm	285h
May	15.5°C	6.8°C	116mm	279h
June	22.8°C	13°C	89mm	384h
July	22.9°C	14.3°C	129mm	351h
August	21.9°C	12.1°C	36mm	354h
September	18.4°C	9.6°C	49mm	263h
October	12.5°C	5.7°C	44mm	167h
November	3.2°C	0°C	43mm	52h
December	-2.3°C	-6.6°C	34mm	66h

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

Russia is the world's largest country, covering more than one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area. Russia boasts a rich history and culture, as well as a wealth of natural attractions for those willing to head off the beaten path. Many of Russia's attractions for visitors lie in the hard-to-reach stretches of the planet's most remote lands. The best known sights are in and around the nation's principal cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

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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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