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Embassy of UAE in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Embassy of UAE in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located at Amr Ibn Ummiyyah Ad Damri, Al Safarat. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United Arab Emirates, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Amr Ibn Ummiyyah Ad Damri, Al Safarat
    PO Box 94385
    Riyadh 11693
    Saudi Arabia

  • Telephone

    +966 1 488 1227

  • Fax

    +966 1 482 7504

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Monday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Islamic New Year / Muharram is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Riyadh: 11:10 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Amr Ibn Ummiyyah Ad Damri, Al Safarat, the embassy provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of UAE in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Islamic New Year / Muharram: June 17 Flag of United Arab Emirates
  • Mawlid (The Prophet's Birthday): August 26 Flag of United Arab Emirates
  • National Day: September 23 Flag of Saudi Arabia / December 2 to December 3 Flag of United Arab Emirates

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of UAE in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Certificate of good conduct

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Saudi passport, you do not need a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United Arab Emirates without a visa. The most common types of United Arab Emirates visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Business visa
  • Employment visa
  • Residence visa
  • Student visa
  • Retirement visa for UAE residents
  • Patient entry permit
  • Transit visa

Head of Mission

Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Ambassador

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30 days visa (extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain an extendable visa upon arrival for 30 days: Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Vatican City, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Monaco, Russia, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Ukraine, Mauritius, China, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States.

90 days visa (extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain an extendable visa upon arrival for 90 days: South Korea, Argentina, Bahamas, Solomon Islands, and Nauru.

90 days visa (non-extendable) on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain a non-extendable visa upon arrival for 90 days: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Switzerland, Finland, Poland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Liechtenstein, and Czech Republic.

Transit visa

UAE Transit visas are either for 48 hours or 96 hours. 48 hours Transit visa is issued free of charge. UAE based-airlines can arrange a transit visa before your journey.

UAE work permit

The sponsoring UAE employer needs to apply to MoHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) for the work permit. MoHRE issues work permits. The employer will send the work permit to the employee. The work permit holder can enter the UAE for employment, but that work permit is valid for two months only. Within the scope of 60 days employee and employer have to arrange to get the employee's UAE Resident Identity (Emirates ID) Card, and Labour Card and stamping the UAE Residence visa. For more information please visit https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/home.aspx.

Tourist Visa and Visit Visa

A tourist visa allows individuals to visit the UAE for tourism purposes. It is usually valid for a short duration, such as 30 days, and can be extended for an additional fee.
Visit visas are available for family visits or longer stays in the UAE. They are typically valid for 90 days and can be extended for an additional 90 days.

Employment Visa

This visa is required for individuals who have obtained a job offer and will be working in the UAE. The employer typically sponsors the visa application.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Saudi Arabia

Besides Embassy of UAE in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates also has 1 representation in the following city of Saudi Arabia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of United Arab Emirates in Saudi Arabia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of United Arab Emirates in neighboring countries or regions of Saudi Arabia.

See also

Saudi Arabia in United Arab Emirates

Saudi Arabia has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Al Faisaliyah Center (6.19 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212, Saudi Arabia

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  • Sky Bridge at Kingdom Tower (6.40 km away)

    Kingdom Centre, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

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  • Kingdom Centre Tower (6.46 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

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  • At-Turaif World Heritage Site (8.35 km away)

    Ad Diriyah, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

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  • Riyadh Zoo (11.25 km away)

    Al Malaz, Riyadh 12832, Saudi Arabia

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  • Al Masmak Palace Museum (10.06 km away)

    Al Imam Turki Ibn Abdullah Ibn Muhammad Street, Ad Dirah, Riyadh 12652, Saudi Arabia

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Nearby Airports

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