Practical visa & travel guides from Saudi Arabia — updated monthly. Last reviewed: 2026-09-24
The 10 most common reasons Schengen visa applications get rejected, drawn from real case files, how to avoid each one, and what to do if you're rejected: appeal or reapply.
3 min readSchengenA complete checklist of Schengen visa documents for citizens and residents, the bank balance you practically need, family and children's documents, and the full cost of a Schengen visa.
3 min readArrival & entryA simple guide to Europe's Entry/Exit System (EES), live since 10 April 2026, whether Saudis need ETIAS, and the steps for arriving at a European airport.
2 min readDestinations & exemptionsA monthly-updated list of the countries that are visa-free for Saudis and the countries that require an e-visa or visa on arrival, with the difference between a Saudi citizen and a resident of Saudi Arabia.
3 min readUSA & UKEverything about the UK ETA for Saudis: what it is, its validity, the new official fees, the documents, and when to apply — plus the difference between it and a traditional UK visa.
2 min readUSA & UKThe steps for the U.S. tourist visa for Saudis: DS-160, the fees, booking the interview in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran, the documents, and the consul's most common questions.
2 min readAsiaHow to get India's e-Visa, why the electronic arrival card became mandatory on 1 April 2026, when to fill it in, and the payment mistakes that stall your application.
2 min readAsiaJapan eVisa for Saudis: the requirements, documents, processing time, length of stay, and the best time to travel to Japan.
2 min readThe GulfThe differences between Dubai visas: for residents of Saudi Arabia, for GCC residents, for accompanying dependents, and the 5-year visa — the requirements, prices, and processing time.
2 min readSupporting servicesThe international driving license for Saudis and residents: which countries accept it, its validity, the requirements, and whether it replaces your Saudi license.
2 min readSupporting servicesWhen you need a certified translation for a visa application, which documents embassies require translated, the acceptance conditions, and the mistakes that get a translation rejected.
2 min readLast updated: 2026-09-24
