Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit SA?

Yes, a visa is required. Brazil is not on Saudi Arabia's tourist eVisa or visa-on-arrival eligible list, so Brazilian ordinary passport holders must obtain a visit/tourist visa in advance from the Royal Saudi Embassy in Brasilia before travelling. As of 2026, a Brazilian ordinary passport holder cannot travel to Saudi Arabia visa-free, and is not eligible for the convenient Saudi tourist eVisa or visa on arrival. Those fast-track channels are restricted to roughly 66 eligible nationalities (the EU/Schengen states, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, and selected others), and Brazil is not among them. Saudi Arabia and Brazil maintain a reciprocal visa relationship: because Saudi Arabia requires visas of Brazilians, Brazil in turn requires visas of Saudi nationals. Consequently, Brazilians must apply in person (or via authorised courier) at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Brasilia, the only Saudi diplomatic mission in Brazil, and obtain a sticker visit visa before departure. The typical processing time is up to about 15 days, so travellers should apply at least 3-4 weeks ahead. Requirements generally include a passport valid at least 6 months, application form, photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and for some categories a letter of invitation. Note that Saudi rules and eligibility lists change frequently, so applicants should always confirm current requirements directly with the embassy before booking travel.