Spanish visa for Saudi Arabian citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Saudi Arabian citizens to enter Spain for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | Spain e-visa for Saudi Arabian citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Spain visa on arrival for Saudi Arabian citizens | Not Available |
Spain tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Saudi Arabian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Spain.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Spain.
If you are looking for Spain visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Saudi Arabia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Spain nearest your place of residence.
- Riyadh: The Embassy of Spain in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Working hours: Close now)
Spain visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Spain diplomatic mission offices to Saudi Arabia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Saudi Arabia traveling to Spain from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Saudi Arabia) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 28,596 | N/A |
2009 | 26,089 | -8.77% |
2010 | 26,339 | 0.96% |
2011 | 28,089 | 6.64% |
2012 | 28,732 | 2.29% |
2013 | 30,338 | 5.59% |
2014 | 32,470 | 7.03% |
2015 | 34,088 | 4.98% |
2016 | 37,658 | 10.47% |
2017 | 40,935 | 8.70% |
2018 | 41,387 | 1.10% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Spain & Saudi Arabia comparison
Spain's area is approximately 498,800 km2 (192,587 sq mi), while the area of Saudi Arabia is approximately 2,149,690 km2 (829,999 sq mi). This means Saudi Arabia is 4.31 times bigger than Spain.
As of April 2024, Spain's population is ~46.8 million people - 9,801,552 more people than the population of Saudi Arabia.
We have highlighted Spain & Saudi Arabia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Spain | Saudi Arabia | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 46,829,585 | 37,028,033 | 9.8 million more people live in Spain than Saudi Arabia |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 215 | 114 | Spain has 101 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Saudi Arabia. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 144 | 39 | Spain passport holders can visit 105 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 492 | 127 | Spanish hosts 365 more foreign missions than Saudi Arabia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Saudi Arabia travel to Spain in one year?
The number of visitors from Saudi Arabia visiting Spain in 2018 was approximately 41,387.
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Useful Information
- Madrid to Riyadh: 5156.58 km (3204.15 mi)
- Travel time: 10 hours 44 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024