Saudi Arabian visa for Afghan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Afghan passport holders visiting Saudi Arabia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Afghan citizens to enter Saudi Arabia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Saudi Arabia e-visa for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Saudi Arabia visa on arrival for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
Saudi Arabia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Afghan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Saudi Arabia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Saudi Arabia.
If you are looking for Saudi Arabia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Afghanistan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia nearest your place of residence.
- Kabul: The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Kabul, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 0 minutes)
Saudi Arabia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Saudi Arabia diplomatic mission offices to Afghanistan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Afghanistan traveling to Saudi Arabia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Afghanistan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,476 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,090 | -26.15% |
| 2010 | 1,085 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 1,418 | 30.69% |
| 2012 | 1,633 | 15.16% |
| 2013 | 1,577 | -3.43% |
| 2014 | 1,826 | 15.79% |
| 2015 | 1,799 | -1.48% |
| 2016 | 1,804 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 1,611 | -10.70% |
| 2018 | 1,533 | -4.84% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Saudi Arabia & Afghanistan comparison
Saudi Arabia's area is approximately 2,149,690 km2 (829,999 sq mi), while the area of Afghanistan is approximately 652,860 km2 (252,070 sq mi). This means Afghanistan is 3.29 times smaller than Saudi Arabia.
As of October 2025, Saudi Arabia's population is ~37.6 million people - 5,881,925 fewer people than the population of Afghanistan.
We have highlighted Saudi Arabia & Afghanistan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Saudi Arabia | Afghanistan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 37,581,573 | 43,463,498 | 5.9 million fewer people live in Saudi Arabia than Afghanistan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 114 | 69 | Saudi Arabia has 45 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Afghanistan. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 39 | 6 | Saudi Arabia passport holders can visit 33 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 127 | 44 | Saudi Arabian hosts 83 more foreign missions than Afghanistan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Afghanistan travel to Saudi Arabia in one year?
The number of visitors from Afghanistan visiting Saudi Arabia in 2018 was approximately 1,533.
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