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UAE Visa for Saudi Residents: Requirements, Fees and Steps
Visa & Immigration

Oct 23rd 2026

Almorad Team 2 min read

UAE Visa for Saudi Residents: Requirements, Fees and Steps

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are an hour's flight away, so the UAE visa for Saudi residents is one of the most requested visas all year. The UAE offers a dedicated e-visa for GCC residents, but its conditions trip up many residents. Almorad checks your eligibility and gets your UAE visa in about 48 hours.

Need a UAE visa for Saudi residents fast?

Submit your request send your iqama on WhatsApp

Do Saudi citizens need a UAE visa?

No. GCC citizens don't need a UAE visa. This guide is for residents of other nationalities.

Requirements for the UAE visa for Saudi residents

According to Dubai's GDRFA:

  1. A valid GCC residence permit with at least one year of validity.
  2. A passport valid for at least 6 months.
  3. The profession on your iqama must be on the approved list.
  4. No entry restrictions.

The profession rule surprises many: same nationality and iqama, but a different profession can mean approval or refusal. We check it before you pay.

UAE visa for Saudi residents: fees and duration

Item Details
Type Visit, up to 30 days
Extension Once
Government fee AED 250 + 5% VAT
Processing About 48 hours

How Almorad gets your UAE visa for you

  1. You send your passport, iqama and a photo on WhatsApp.
  2. We check UAE visa conditions: iqama and passport validity and, above all, profession.
  3. We create the account and file on the government platform with exact details.
  4. We pay the fees and follow up until approval.
  5. We send your UAE visa ready by email or WhatsApp.

If you don't qualify

If your profession isn't listed or your iqama has under a year left, the UAE visa for Saudi residents won't apply, and the usual route is a regular tourist visa by nationality. Instead of trial and error, we pick the right UAE visa and file it for you.

FAQ

How long is the UAE visa for Saudi residents?

30 days, extendable once.

How much is the Dubai visa for Saudi residents?

AED 250 plus 5% VAT.

How long does it take?

About 48 hours after a complete application.

Can you get UAE visas for my family?

Yes, we file each member under their own conditions and track them together.

Ready for your UAE visa?

Almorad's visa office in Riyadh checks your profession and iqama and gets the UAE visa for Saudi residents for you and your family.