Visafar / Schengen visa / Ethiopia / Saudi Arabia

Can Ethiopian passport holders with a Schengen visa enter Saudi Arabia?

Yes. With a valid Schengen visa, Ethiopian passport holders can enter Saudi Arabia with an e-visa (up to 90 days). On the passport alone they would need a visa.

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Passport Ethiopia
Destination Saudi Arabia
Entry
e-Visa
Stay
90 days
With
Schengen visa
Visa must be
already used
Rule
Verified at source
Checked
19 September 2026

Read at the official source: visa.visitsaudi.com β†—

Checked 19 September 2026

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Passport alone
Visa required
Cost (typical)
Online visa fee (varies by nationality)
Processing
A few business days

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Also accepted instead of a Schengen visa: US visa, UK visa, US Green Card, EU/EEA residence permit, UK residence permit.

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Questions

How long can Ethiopian passport holders stay in Saudi Arabia with a Schengen visa?

Up to 90 days (e-visa), as long as the Schengen visa is valid on the day you travel.

Does the Schengen visa need to be anything special?

Yes. It must be valid and already used at least once.

Can Ethiopian passport holders enter Saudi Arabia without a Schengen visa?

No. On the Ethiopian passport alone, Saudi Arabia requires a visa.

What other documents work for Saudi Arabia instead?

Any one of these: US visa, UK visa, US Green Card, EU/EEA residence permit, UK residence permit.

How much does it cost?

Online visa fee (varies by nationality) (typical), paid to the government directly.

Not travel advice. Rules change and the border officer decides; confirm at Saudi Arabia's official source before you travel. Updated 2026-11-10.