Do Saudi citizens need a visa for United States?
The official link goes to travel.state.gov. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
United States entry rules for Saudi citizens.
| Verdict | Visa needed before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | B-1/B-2 visitor visa |
| Fee | USD 185 + USD 250 visa integrity fee at issuance |
| Stay | Set by CBP officer on entry (B-2 admissions are commonly up to 6 months) |
| Validity | Set by reciprocity schedule for your nationality |
| When to apply | Check local interview wait times; book as early as possible (often months) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Saudi passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: United States entry requirements.
The details for a Saudi passport.
Fees: USD 185 visa application (MRV) fee, plus a USD 250 'visa integrity fee' charged at issuance under the July 2025 law (collection rolling out post by post as of Sep 2026; no refund process yet). Most applicants must attend an interview.
How long it must be valid.
Passport should be valid at least 6 months beyond your stay unless your country has an agreement with the US (the 'Six-Month Club', which covers most Visa Waiver countries); then validity for the length of stay is enough (FCDO: UK passports valid for the planned stay). ESTA travellers need an e-passport, including emergency/temporary passports.
Recent changes in United States.
- 2025-06-09 — Proclamation 10949 restricted entry of nationals of 19 countries (12 full, 7 partial). None of our 33 passports was on it.
- 2025-09-30 — ESTA fee rose from USD 21 to USD 40; a USD 24 HR-1 fee pushed the land-border I-94 to USD 30 (from USD 6); EVUS enrollment fee introduced (USD 30).
- 2025-10-01 — USD 250 visa integrity fee (One Big Beautiful Bill Act, July 2025) applies to nonimmigrant visas issued from FY2026; collection rolled out unevenly post by post through 2026.
The short answers.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for United States?
Yes. Saudi citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to the United States.
How much does it cost for Saudi citizens?
USD 185 + USD 250 visa integrity fee at issuance. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Saudi citizens stay in United States?
Set by CBP officer on entry (B-2 admissions are commonly up to 6 months). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Saudi citizens apply?
Check local interview wait times; book as early as possible (often months).
Where do Saudi citizens apply?
On the official site, travel.state.gov. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue United States visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.