How long can you stay in Saudi Arabia?

e-Visa · 90 days/yr for UK and US passports. You become tax resident after 183 days in a calendar year.

Checked against official sources · Oct 2026

How long you can stay, by passport

PassportStayDetails
EU, EEA or Swiss passporte-Visa · 90 days/yrTourist e-visa (or visa on arrival), valid 1 year, multiple entry, up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia. Sources differ on per-visit vs per-year; we count 90 days per 365.
UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passporte-Visa · 90 days/yrTourist e-visa (or visa on arrival), valid 1 year, multiple entry, up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia. Sources differ on per-visit vs per-year; we count 90 days per 365.
US passporte-Visa · 90 days/yrTourist e-visa (or visa on arrival), valid 1 year, multiple entry, up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia. Sources differ on per-visit vs per-year; we count 90 days per 365.
Indian passportVisa · 90 daysConsular visa required, unless you hold a used, valid US/UK/Schengen visa or GCC residence, which makes you eligible for the e-visa or visa on arrival.
Don’t count your Saudi Arabia days by handNoverstay logs the country you’re in and tells you your leave-by date.
Tax residency
183 days

Counted in a calendar year.

Arrival and departure
Both count

Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.

Tax residency in Saudi Arabia

Resident with 183+ days in the tax year, or 30+ days with a permanent home in Saudi Arabia. No income tax on salaries; tax only hits non-Saudi individuals doing business.

How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit

The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.

Count your days in Saudi Arabia automaticallyFree on iPhone and Android. Your phone logs every day for you.

Questions

How long can a US citizen stay in Saudi Arabia?

e-Visa · 90 days/yr. Tourist e-visa (or visa on arrival), valid 1 year, multiple entry, up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia. Sources differ on per-visit vs per-year; we count 90 days per 365.

How long can British citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?

e-Visa · 90 days/yr. Tourist e-visa (or visa on arrival), valid 1 year, multiple entry, up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia. Sources differ on per-visit vs per-year; we count 90 days per 365.

How long can EU citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?

e-Visa · 90 days/yr. Tourist e-visa (or visa on arrival), valid 1 year, multiple entry, up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia. Sources differ on per-visit vs per-year; we count 90 days per 365.

How long can Indian citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?

Visa · 90 days. Consular visa required, unless you hold a used, valid US/UK/Schengen visa or GCC residence, which makes you eligible for the e-visa or visa on arrival.

When do you become a tax resident in Saudi Arabia?

You become tax resident after 183 days in a calendar year. Resident with 183+ days in the tax year, or 30+ days with a permanent home in Saudi Arabia. No income tax on salaries; tax only hits non-Saudi individuals doing business.

Can Noverstay count my days in Saudi Arabia automatically?

Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.

Official sources

Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.