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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Does a Filipino need a visa for Saudi Arabia ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ?

Visa required

Yes. Filipino passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Filipino citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Saudi Arabia or its official government website before you travel.

โš  U.S. State Department travel advisory for Saudi Arabia: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 13 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in the Philippines

If you live in the Philippines, visas for Saudi Arabia are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Saudi Arabia at a glance

Capital: Riyadh ยท Currency: Saudi riyal (SAR, ุฑ.ุณ) ยท Official languages: Arabic ยท Calling code: +966

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Saudi Arabia uses plug types G, the Philippines uses A, B, C. Mains voltage differs (Saudi Arabia: 220/230 V; the Philippines: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Your embassy in Saudi Arabia

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Saudi Arabia, contact the embassy of the Philippines:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Saudi Arabia for Filipino passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Saudi Arabian passport holders visiting the Philippines: Saudi Arabian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.

The Filipino passport at a glance

39visa-free
2ETA
19visa on arrival
47e-Visa
91visa required

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Questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Filipino passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.

Does a Saudi Arabian need a visa for the Philippines?

Saudi Arabian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.