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Saudi Arabia

Deserts, old towns and Umrah: the Kingdom opens up to the world.

Capital
Riyadh
Currency
Saudi Riyal (SAR) — 1 USD ≈ 3.75 SAR
Flight from Moscou
From Moscou (varies)
Time difference
GMT+3 (+2h vs Cameroon)

Saudi Arabia is among the destinations a Russian passport reaches without a visa. Deserts, old towns and Umrah: the Kingdom opens up to the world. Here: visa, real budget, best seasons and what to do — departing from Russia.

In pictures

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Visa-free
Allowed stay
short stay
Cost
Free
Processing
Immediate on arrival

How to apply

No visa for a short tourist stay: show a valid passport and a return ticket on arrival.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Return ticket
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •Visa-free tourist stay; confirm the exact allowed duration before departure.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
330 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
810 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

360 000 FCFA–720 000 FCFA

Flights from Moscou (Air France, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Brussels Airlines…), depending on the destination.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨105 000 FCFA
🍽️63 000 FCFA
🚕42 000 FCFA
🎟️30 000 FCFA
Hostel
12 000 FCFA–31 800 FCFA
Mid-range
30 000 FCFA–96 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
87 600 FCFA–270 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
690 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Riyadh

Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge, Al-Masmak fortress and Diriyah (UNESCO), the birthplace of the kingdom.

2

Jeddah — Al-Balad old town

UNESCO-listed coral houses, souks and the Red Sea corniche.

3

AlUla

Nabataean tombs of Hegra (UNESCO), Elephant Rock and oasis: a 'Petra' without the crowds.

4

NEOM

Futuristic mega-project in the north-west (THE LINE): emerging mountain, desert and sea tourism.

5

Edge of the World

Dramatic cliffs of Jebel Fihrayn near Riyadh, perfect at sunset.

6

Asir mountains (Abha)

Cool, green highlands — a refreshing alternative to the summer heat.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrive in Riyadh: Kingdom Centre, Al-Masmak, Najdi dinner.

  2. D2

    Diriyah (At-Turaif), Riyadh museums and souks.

  3. D3

    Day trip to the Edge of the World by 4WD, return in the evening.

  4. D4

    Fly to AlUla: Hegra tombs and Elephant Rock.

  5. D5

    AlUla old town, oasis and stargazing.

  6. D6

    Fly to Jeddah: Al-Balad, corniche and sunset over the Red Sea.

  7. D7

    Jeddah souks, Floating Mosque (optional Umrah in Makkah via Nusuk), departure.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Arabie saoudite

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: en.wikipedia.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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