
United Kingdom visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia
Citizens of Saudi Arabia need an e-visa to travel to the United Kingdom. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 24 hours. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $66, government fee included.
For citizens of Saudi Arabia: the passport opens 53 countries visa-free; Riyadh — London: ≈ 4,950 km, about 6.5 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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How much does a United Kingdom visa cost for citizens of Saudi Arabia?
Can I travel to the United Kingdom without a visa on a Saudi Arabia passport?
No: citizens of Saudi Arabia need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $66, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaUnited Kingdom visa rules at a glance
- With a Saudi Arabia passport you can visit 53 countries visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 41 with an e-visa; 77 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the Saudi Arabia passport ranks 102nd of 199.
- Saudi Arabia passport: visa-free access to 53 countries; United Kingdom passport: 115.
- Citizens of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom can travel together visa-free to 41 countries, for example: United Arab Emirates, Palestine, Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kosovo, Albania, Ukraine, Montenegro, Kyrgyzstan, Seychelles, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Tunisia.
- United Kingdom has an embassy in your country of citizenship, so you can apply without travelling abroad.
- Citizens of the United Kingdom, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travelling to the United Kingdom: good to know
- Riyadh — London: about 4,950 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 6.5 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: −2 hours.
- Local time: Riyadh 12:00 — London 10:00.
- Local currency: British Pound.
- Languages: English.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ £0.76.
- United Kingdom is the 101st closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Saudi Arabia.

Combine your trip
Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Saudi Arabia:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to the United Kingdom
Visa rules for the United Kingdom for citizens of countries bordering Saudi Arabia:
Official portal: www.gov.uk
How to get a United Kingdom visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for a United Kingdom visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Riyadh — London?
About 6.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 4,950 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with the United Kingdom?
Time difference with your country’s capital: −2 hours.
Do citizens of the United Kingdom need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Citizens of the United Kingdom, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia.
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