The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the Russian Federation have signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption for citizens of both countries.
The visa exemption agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Saudi-Russian Investment and Business Forum, held in Riyadh on December 01, 2025, and inaugurated by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak.
The agreement was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak.
This exemption extends to all types of passports, including diplomatic, special and regular, and allows visa-free entry for visitors traveling for tourism, business, or to visit relatives and friends, for a duration of up to 90 consecutive or nonconsecutive days within a year.
The agreement underscores the commitment of both countries in facilitating entry procedures for their citizens, which will increase reciprocal visits and enhance tourism, economic, and cultural cooperation. It will also contribute to strengthening various sectors and expanding cooperation and partnerships between both countries.
It is important to emphasize that this exemption does not extend to individuals traveling for, work, study, residency, or Hajj, as these require special visas.
The Russian Federation is the first country with which the Kingdom has signed a mutual visa exemption agreement that includes holders of regular passports.
Saudi Arabia and Russia have a long-standing partnership in industries development, manufacturing localization, and the mining sector, as well as in the areas of heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, chemicals, automotive, manufacturing, and advanced materials, covering areas aligned with Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Strategy.
