Student (educational) visa via Study in Saudi

These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.

• Entry refused after a stay in DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan in the last 21 days

  If you've stayed in DR Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the last 21 days, including on the way through other countries, Saudi Arabia won't let you in and has stopped issuing visas to you.

  Saudi MOH News: Entry Suspended for Travelers from Three African Countries Over Ebola (25 Jun 2026) SPA (Arabic): travel and entry suspension for arrivals from three African countries Checked October 19, 2026

• Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries on Saudi Arabia’s yellow fever list

  Travellers older than 9 months arriving from one of 41 listed yellow fever risk countries must be vaccinated and carry a valid certificate. Without one: health authorities at points of entry may take additional preventive measures based on risk assessment.

  Saudi Ministry of Health: Health Requirements and Recommendations for Travelers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj - 1447H (2026) WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026