10 Visa free countries for Saudi Iqama holders | 2023

There are many countries where Saudi Iqama holders and GCC residents can get visa-free entry or an on-arrival visa. We have provided a list of those countries below. 

Kuwait

GCC residents and Saudi Iqama holders can get an on-arrival visa from Kuwait. You can either get a visa at Kuwait airport or on its border.

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Bahrain

Although Bahrain is not one of those countries which give visa-free entrance to GCC residents and Saudi Iqama holders, they can get an on-arrival visa from Bahrain.

If you are planning to visit Bahrain by Air, you can get a Visit Visa at Bahrain Airport very easily. In the same way, people visiting Bahrain through King Fahad Causeway can also get an Arrival Visa to Bahrain.

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Oman

GCC residents and Saudi Iqama holders can get an on-arrival visa from Oman either from its airport or the land border.

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Jordan

I am not sure about other GCC countries, but Saudi Iqama Holders are entitled to get an on-arrival visa at the Jordan border and some nationals of some countries can even get visa-free entry. 

There are 3 different borders through which you can enter Jordan and they vary a lot in the customer service as reported by people.

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Georgia

It would be unfair not to talk about Georgia while talking about the natural beauty of the world. Georgia is one of those countries which allow visa-free entry to GCC residents and Saudi Iqama holders.

However, you need to produce some documents to get this visa-free entry to Georgia. Recommended: How to get visa-free entry to Georgia?

Tunisia

Tunisia is a North African country bordering the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert. The beautiful country of Tunisia is known for its golden beaches, sunny weather, and affordable luxuries.

Tunisia is one of those countries which allow visa-free entry to GCC residents and Saudi Iqama holders. Recommended: How to get visa-free entry to Tunisia?

Armenia

Armenia offers an on-arrival visa to Saudi Iqama Holders and GCC residents at Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport.

UAE (evisa)

The UAE does not give visa-free entry to Saudi Iqama holders, but they have a special procedure for all GCC residents to get a visa. Recommended: How to apply for a UAE visa?

Egypt

Saudi Iqama holders and GCC residents are eligible to apply for an Egypt on-arrival visit visa for 30 days if they meet certain requirements.

• Egypt on-arrival visit visa for Saudi/GCC residents

Japan

The embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia recently announced that all Saudi nationals and Saudi Iqama holders will be eligible to apply for a visa to Japan electronically. – Arab News.