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Do Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa for Italy?

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Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa to enter Italy. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Saudi Arabia vs Italy: passport comparison

Saudi Arabia

55

visa-free countries

Global rank: #102 · mobility 104.6

Italy

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #8 · mobility 171.3
44

countries both Saudi Arabia and Italy can enter visa-free together

Saudi Arabia + Italy: passport compatibility

50%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Saudi Arabia and Italy travel together — by entry type:

44 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
99 access differs

Where Saudi Arabia and Italy can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Your odds of getting the visa: Saudi Arabia → Italy

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

2,4%
of Italy visa applications refused in Saudi Arabia
-12,1 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
-1.7 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 4.1%, now 2.4%
83,189applications filed
81,210visas issued
1,979refusals
#103strictest of 118 countries
Where Italy visa applications are filed: JeddahRiyadh

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Saudi Arabia — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Saudi Arabia → Italy

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Saudi Arabia → Italy rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

4rule changes for the Saudi Arabia passport, 4 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Italy: good to know

Rome

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+39

Calling code

C, F, L

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Saudi Arabia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Italy

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa for Italy?
Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa to enter Italy. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Saudi Arabia or Italy?
The Italy passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 55. Global rank: Saudi Arabia #102, Italy #8.
Where can Saudi Arabia and Italy citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 44 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Italy?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Saudi Arabia and Italy?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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