Do Irish citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
The official link goes to visa.visitsaudi.com. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Saudi Arabia entry rules for Irish citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Saudi tourist eVisa |
| Fee | SAR 300 visa fee + processing fee + mandatory medical insurance (total commonly reported ~SAR 535); exact amount shown only at payment on the official portal |
| Stay | 90 days (3 months) per entry; 1-year multiple-entry visa |
| Validity | 1 year from issue, multiple entries |
| When to apply | Apply online before travel; usually issued within minutes to hours |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Irish passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Saudi Arabia entry requirements.
The details for an Irish passport.
Tourist eVisa: 1-year multiple-entry, up to 90 days (3 months) per the official T&C; includes mandatory medical insurance. Also obtainable on arrival at Saudi international airports (FCDO). Covers tourism, family visits, events and Umrah outside Hajj season; not Hajj, work or study. Holders of a visit visa may not enter or stay in Makkah during the Hajj period. US State Dept: no more than 180 days in a 12-month period on tourist visas; overstay fines from SAR 100/day.
How long it must be valid.
Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of arrival (FCDO; official eVisa terms).
Recent changes in Saudi Arabia.
- 2025-02-01 — One-year multiple-entry visit visas suspended for nationals of 14 countries (incl. India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Pakistan, Bangladesh); single-entry visas of up to 30 days only. Reported as temporary.
- 2026-07-01 — Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) introduced for UK citizens: multiple entries, up to 180 days; FCDO gives validity as 730 days. Announced by the Saudi MFA on 25 Jun 2026.
- 2026-06 — Customs declaration threshold for cash and valuables lowered from SAR 60,000 to SAR 40,000.
The short answers.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Irish citizens apply online for the Saudi tourist eVisa before travelling for stays of 90 days (3 months) per entry; 1-year multiple-entry visa.
How much does it cost for Irish citizens?
SAR 300 visa fee + processing fee + mandatory medical insurance (total commonly reported ~SAR 535); exact amount shown only at payment on the official portal. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
90 days (3 months) per entry; 1-year multiple-entry visa. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Irish citizens apply?
Apply online before travel; usually issued within minutes to hours.
Where do Irish citizens apply?
On the official site, visa.visitsaudi.com. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Saudi Arabia 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.