Saudi Arabia — an ETA for UK citizens, but nothing got harder
Saudi Arabia launched an Electronic Travel Authorisation for British passport holders. It is an ADDITIONAL online route, not a new barrier: the FCDO still says a British passport holder can obtain an e-visa or an electronic visa waiver on arrival at any Saudi international airport. We deliberately did NOT change our verdict to 'authorisation required' — that would tell a Briton at the airport they should have applied in advance, which is false.
Who this affects
Check a specific routeSaudi Arabia
In force since2026-07-01
What has NOT changed
A change to the visa rule does not change these. They apply as before.
Passport validityMust be valid at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
Yellow fever certificateCertificate required if you arrive from a country with a risk of transmission.