Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
Yes, Irish (EU) citizens need an e-Visa to travel to Saudi Arabia for tourism or short business trips.
Add your travel date and we'll tell you exactly how much to panic, based on typical processing times.
eVisa typically takes around a week.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Certificate or proof needed at the border.
Certificate required for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims (issued 10 days to 3 years before arrival).
Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
Irish citizens can apply for an e-Visa online before travelling to Saudi Arabia, which simplifies the entry process. This e-Visa is valid for multiple entries and allows for a stay of up to 90 days. It's a straightforward application.
For Irish (EU) passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Irish (EU) passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism / short business trip |
| Visa required | Yes — eVisa |
| Maximum stay | Up to 90 days |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months beyond intended stay |
| Return/onward ticket | Recommended, but not always strictly enforced for e-Visa holders |
| Arrival form | May be required upon arrival |
| Last checked | 22 July 2026 |
Full border-enforcement rules for the Yellow Fever certificate, including transit-country traps that catch Saudi Arabia travellers out.
The certificate Saudi Arabia requires for Hajj and Umrah travellers — how to get it and when.
The full stack of vaccines and certificates Saudi Arabia checks for pilgrim visas — ACWY, polio, yellow fever, flu, and COVID.
No, Irish (EU) citizens do not need a visa for tourism or short business trips to the United Arab Emirates.
Read the dossierNo, Irish (EU) citizens do not need a visa for tourism or short business trips to Qatar.
Read the dossierYes, Irish (EU) citizens need an eVisa to enter Bahrain for tourism or short business trips.
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