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Do Saudi citizens need a visa for France?
Visa required
Yes.
Saudi citizens must apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre before travelling to France. Start 4 to 8 weeks ahead and check whether you need an appointment.
🇪🇺 A Schengen visa from France lets you visit all 29 Schengen countries. Plan your 90/180 days →
Before you go
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with blank pages
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation and sufficient funds
- Visa application, photos, bank statements and travel insurance
- Check vaccination and health entry rules
Last checked 2026-09-24. Rules can change without notice; confirm with the France embassy or official immigration website.
Check another destination
Other visa-free trips for Saudi Arabia passport holders
🇦🇴 Angola🇸🇻 El Salvador🇻🇨 St. Vincent & Grenadines🇰🇼 Kuwait🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan🇲🇿 Mozambique🇹🇭 Thailand🇬🇪 Georgia🇧🇭 Bahrain🇪🇬 Egypt🇧🇼 Botswana🇭🇰 Hong Kong
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