What you need to enter Saudi Arabia with a Peruvian passport
Peruvian citizens need an electronic visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before the trip.
- e-Visa fee
- 535 SAR
- Minimum passport validity
- 6 months from entry
Why is this passport validity required? →
Last verified: 18 September 2026
How this visa is processed
Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Republic of Peru, unless one of the conditions granting access to the eVisa or visa on arrival is met
The Saudi system splits nationalities into two groups. Those in group A apply for the eVisa online or receive the visa on arrival, and there are 66 of them. Those in group B apply at the nearest Saudi embassy or consulate, and in Peru's case that mission is in the country itself: the Saudi foreign ministry's directory lists a representation in the Republic of Peru. What is interesting is that eligibility does not stop at nationality. The official portal also admits holders of a tourist or business visa from the United States, the United Kingdom or the Schengen area, permanent residents of the United States, the European Union or the United Kingdom, and residents of a Gulf Cooperation Council country. There is one condition here that is easy to miss and that sinks many applications: the visa you rely on must have been used at least once, carrying the entry stamp of the country that issued it. A Schengen visa granted and never used does not work for this route, however valid it may be.
Official application site →Application details verified on 18 September 2026. Sources: visitsaudi.com and its help centre, the official Saudi eVisa sites ("Who is eligible for a visit visa?" and "Can I get a visit visa if I have a valid US or UK or Schengen visa?": groups A and B, the admission of holders of a tourist or business visa from the United States, the United Kingdom or Schengen, of permanent residents of the United States, the European Union or the United Kingdom, and of Gulf Cooperation Council residents, with the requirement that the visa has been used at least once and carries an entry stamp from the issuing country; 66 nationalities eligible for the eVisa) and mofa.gov.sa, the Kingdom's official directory of diplomatic missions, which lists the representation in the Republic of Peru. It could not be confirmed against an official source whether the Peruvian passport is among those 66 nationalities: the Saudi portals do not publish the list as a document that can be consulted. Checked 18 September 2026.
Verified practical details
The visa is applied for before your trip, and the procedure is e-Visa (Saudi eVisa). Here are the verified details:
Authorisation system
e-Visa (Saudi eVisa)
Open to the nationalities on Visit Saudi's official list. Valid for 365 days from issue, with multiple entries and a maximum of 90 days' stay in total. You apply online, without going through a consulate.
Apply on the official site →Visa, e-Visa, or electronic authorisation? What's the difference →
Fee
535 SAR
Total cost of the tourist eVisa according to Visit Saudi, the Saudi Tourism Authority's official website. It includes the mandatory health insurance for the stay.
Processing time
According to Visit Saudi, in most cases the eVisa is issued within 5 to 30 minutes.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned entry date.
- Recent digital passport-style photo.
- Valid email address to receive the visa.
- Only if you are travelling as a pilgrim (Hajj or Umrah): meningococcal ACWY vaccination certificate (see vacunas_requeridas).
Transit rules
Saudi Arabia has a transit visa for layovers of up to 96 hours, costing SAR 300 and valid for 96 hours from issue; you can pick flights with a connection up to that maximum. It is single-entry (stopping over again means another visa), though there is no limit on how many you may obtain in a year. Requirements: being over 18 unless accompanied by an adult, and a recognised passport, free of restrictions or conditions, valid for at least six months. It is open to the nationalities listed on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal, and some cases call for additional verification documents.
More Saudi Arabia rules
They don't depend on your passport, so they are on the Saudi Arabia page:
Official portal: https://visa.visitsaudi.com. Destination data verified on 10 August 2026. Sources: sanidad.gob.es (Spain's Ministry of Health, "Listado de países: requisitos y recomendaciones de vacunación contra la fiebre amarilla") and who.int (WHO, "Country list: yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations"): yellow fever requirement (checked 20 September 2026); visa.visitsaudi.com and visitsaudi.com (Saudi Tourism Authority): documents required, the eVisa's SAR 535 cost with health insurance included, and issuing time; gov.uk (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, "Saudi Arabia travel advice"): the eVisa's 365-day validity, multiple entries and 90-day stay, passport validity, meningococcal vaccine for pilgrims, and the alcohol ban and penalties; moh.gov.sa (Saudi Ministry of Health, "Health Requirements and Recommendations for Travelers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj, 1447H (2026)") and wwwnc.cdc.gov (US CDC, Saudi Arabia destination page): meningococcal ACWY vaccine; zatca.gov.sa (Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, the "Declaration" and "Personal Quantities of Tobacco Products" pages and the FAQ on shisha tobacco, 2026 web.archive.org copies): cash declaration and tobacco limits; my.gov.sa (Saudi government national portal, transit visa), moi.gov.sa (Ministry of Interior, overstay penalties) and ksavisa.sa (official visa platform: passport validity and how refusal works) (checked 29 September 2026).
This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of Saudi Arabia need a visa to enter Peru. See the Saudi Arabia → Peru page.
All 12 passports from South America that VisaRadar tracks need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival to enter Saudi Arabia. Same result as Peru: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.
With a passport from Peru, in the rest of Western Asia you can enter Cyprus, Georgia, Qatar, Turkey and United Arab Emirates visa-free; you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine and Syria; you need a visa for Kuwait and Yemen.
A passport from Peru ranks 59 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 129 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Peruvian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yes, but it's processed online before you travel (e-visa), no consulate visit required.
How long does it take to get the entry permit?
According to Visit Saudi, in most cases the eVisa is issued within 5 to 30 minutes.
What minimum passport validity is required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned entry date.
What currency is used in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Riyal (SAR).
Where does a Peruvian apply for the Saudi visa through the consular route?
At the nearest Saudi embassy or consulate. The Saudi foreign ministry's directory lists a representation of the Kingdom in the Republic of Peru.
I hold a valid Schengen visa but have not travelled on it yet. Does it count?
No. For this route the visa you rely on must have been used at least once and carry the entry stamp of the country that issued it.
What other situations give access without going through the consulate?
Holding a tourist or business visa from the United States, the United Kingdom or Schengen, permanent residence in the United States, the European Union or the United Kingdom, or residence in a Gulf Cooperation Council country.
What do Peruvian passport holders need for the countries near Saudi Arabia?
With a passport from Peru, in the rest of Western Asia you can enter Cyprus, Georgia, Qatar, Turkey and United Arab Emirates visa-free; you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine and Syria; you need a visa for Kuwait and Yemen.
Related pages
See Saudi Arabia requirements for other passports →
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.