Saudi Arabia
Passport · rank 60 of 66

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia.

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In short, current to October 2026

  • The Saudi Arabia passport ranks 60 of 66 on the Patrician.ch mobility table, with visa free or visa on arrival access to 90 destinations.
  • Naturalization in Saudi Arabia: 10 years, discretionary, Premium Residency is the realistic prize. Dual nationality: No, exceptions by decree.
  • Investment route into Saudi Arabia: Premium Residency: SAR 800,000 once for the unlimited permit or SAR 100,000 a year for the limited one, plus 5 permits added in January 2024 for special talent, gifted people, investors, entrepreneurs and real estate owners.
  • Figures are current to October 2026. Citizenship timelines and investment routes move, and several moved inside the last 24 months. Confirm with counsel before relying on any of them.

Source: the Patrician.ch passport table, part of an original dataset covering 100 residence addresses across 47 countries and territories. Mobility counts, citizenship timelines and investment routes are sourced. Figures current to October 2026. Updated . Cite as: Patrician.ch, Saudi Arabia passport 2026: visa free or on arrival in 90 places, patrician.ch/passports/sa/, October 2026.

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By the Patrician.ch research desk · Updated 29 October 2026 · 5 min read
Mobility score 90 destinations without a prior visa
Rank on the board 60 / 66
Dual nationality No, exceptions by decree
Taxes citizens abroad No

Years to citizenship.

10 years, discretionary, Premium Residency is the realistic prize

Investment route.

Premium Residency: SAR 800,000 once for the unlimited permit or SAR 100,000 a year for the limited one, plus 5 permits added in January 2024 for special talent, gifted people, investors, entrepreneurs and real estate owners

Around it in the ranking.

RankPassportMobilityDual
57🇶🇦 Qatar112No
57🇹🇷 Turkey112Yes
59🇿🇦 South Africa101Yes
60🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia90No, exceptions by decree
61🇻🇺 Vanuatu85Yes
62🇨🇳 China83No
62🇳🇷 Nauru83Yes
Questions

How strong is the Saudi Arabia passport?

The Saudi Arabia passport ranks 60 of 66 on the Patrician.ch table, with visa free or visa on arrival access to 90 destinations.

How long does it take to get Saudi Arabia citizenship?

10 years, discretionary, Premium Residency is the realistic prize.

Citizenship timelines moved in several countries inside the last 24 months. The figure is current to October 2026.

Does Saudi Arabia allow dual nationality?

In principle no. The Saudi Arabia position on dual nationality: no, exceptions by decree.

Is there a Saudi Arabia citizenship or residence by investment route?

Yes. Premium Residency: SAR 800,000 once for the unlimited permit or SAR 100,000 a year for the limited one, plus 5 permits added in January 2024 for special talent, gifted people, investors, entrepreneurs and real estate owners.

Does Saudi Arabia tax its citizens living abroad?

No. Saudi Arabia does not tax its citizens on income earned while they live abroad.

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