Vietnam to Saudi Arabia visa requirements

Yes, you need a visa. Vietnamese ordinary passport holders are NOT on Saudi Arabia's eVisa or visa-on-arrival eligible list, so you must apply for a tourist visa in advance through the Royal Saudi Embassy in Hanoi (or an authorized visa center). The only shortcut is if you hold a valid residence permit or used visa from a GCC country, the UK, US, or a Schengen state, in which case you can apply for the Saudi eVisa online instead. As of 2026, Saudi Arabia does not extend its tourist eVisa or visa-on-arrival facility to ordinary Vietnamese passport holders. Vietnam is not among the roughly 66 eligible nationalities for the Saudi eVisa (which covers EU/Schengen, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and similar). Saudi Arabia is in the Middle East and is not part of the Schengen Area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. A Vietnamese ordinary passport holder must therefore obtain a tourist (or visit) visa before travel, generally by applying at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Hanoi or via an authorized application center. Important exception: a Vietnamese citizen who holds a valid residence permit or a previously used visa from a GCC state, the UK, the USA, or a Schengen country IS eligible to apply for the Saudi tourist eVisa online (one-year, multiple-entry, up to 90 days total stay). There is also a short transit visa (about 4 days) bookable through Saudia or flynas when buying a flight ticket. Travelers should confirm current requirements and fees directly with the embassy, as Saudi tourism policy has been expanding rapidly and Vietnam has been discussed as a candidate for future eVisa inclusion.