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How to apply and obtain Saudi Arabia Visa
Visas can be obtained at the Saudi Arabian Royal Embassy’s Visa Section or one of the Saudi Arabian Consulates located in a number of major cities across the world.
For a brief period of time, some countries normally waive the visa requirement. As a result, there is always a misunderstanding concerning the visa need.
According to Saudi Arabian regulations, everyone intending to go to the Kingdom for any reason must have a passport as well as a visa. Notably, the individual will need to apply for a visa to enter Saudi Arabia.
Procedure for obtaining a visa
- Applying in person at the Saudi Arabian embassy.
- Through the authorized agency
Documents required
- Complete the application form
- A passport must be valid for at least six months is required.
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must provide health insurance. When you submit your Enjaz form, options for local health insurance carriers will emerge.
- Proof of lodging (hotel, house, etc.) for the period of the applicant’s stay in Saudi Arabia.
- Unless accompanied by a legal guardian, applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- A round-trip ticket, as well as a travel itinerary, are available.
- Evidence of employment
- Bank statement/financial solvency
Applying for e-visa
International tourists from 49 qualifying countries can apply for an eVisa through a quick and simple online site.
The eVisa will be a one-year, multiple-entry visa that will allow visitors to stay in the nation for up to 90 days. It covers tourism-related activities and Umrah (save during the Hajj season), but not other activities like studying. You can check here countries which can apply for e-visa.
Procedure
- Fill the application online
- Pay the fees
- Get the visa
Types of Visa
1. Government visa
Requirement of visa :
You must be invited by a Saudi Arabian government department or institution to obtain a Saudi Government Visit visa (e.g. government hospital, university or ministry etc.).
- Original passport with at least two (2) consecutive empty visa pages, valid for at least six (6) months.
- Fill the application online
- The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs or one of its departments in Jeddah or Dammam issues a visa referral letter with the number and expiration date of the visa.
- To get one, you’ll need a letter from the Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry stating that your visa application has been granted.
2. Diplomatic and Official Visa
Requirements of visa
- Original passport with at least two (2) consecutive empty visa pages, valid for at least six (6) months.
- A letter from the Department of State or the relevant embassy stating the applicant’s name, title, position, purpose, and length of trip, as well as the number of entries requested.
- A detailed copy of the Saudi flight itinerary, including inbound and outbound.
3. Tourist Visa
Anyone who desires to visit the kingdom for the purpose of tourism must get a valid visa (unless their entry does not require it).
Requirements of visa
- A passport that is valid for at least 6 months, taking into account the agreements between Saudi Arabia and other nations regarding passport validity.
- Unless accompanied by a guardian, tourists visiting Saudi Arabia must be at least 18 years old.
- For any extra criteria or documentation for a Consulate Visa, please contact the Saudi Arabian Embassy nearest you.
4. Business Visa
Visas are issued by Saudi embassies to businesspeople with commercial and industrial interests in the Kingdom. Business visas are often applied for in Saudi Arabia, with the visa applicant’s firm or agent submitting an application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on his behalf. Once the visa is approved, the ministry directs the requisite visa to be issued by the embassy or consulate specified in the initial application.
Requirements of Visa
- Original passport with at least two (2) consecutive empty visa pages, valid for at least six (6) months.
Fill online application. - A copy of a Saudi company’s registration should also be submitted by the applicant.
- The MOFA Chamber of Commerce has sent you an invitation letter.
Validity
Depending on the nation of origin and the letter of invitation issued by the MOFA-KSA, business visit visas might last anywhere from 30 to 60 days.
5 Employment visa
Requirements of Visa
- Original passport with at least two (2) consecutive empty visa pages, valid for at least six (6) months.
- Fill online application
- The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs or one of its departments in Jeddah or Dammam issues a visa referral note with the number and date of the visa.
- Original letter from the Saudi company that is sponsoring the application, which has been certified by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce and the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- A copy of the employment contract signed by the sponsor and the applicant, as well as certification from the Saudi Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
6 Residence Visa
Employers apply for work permits for foreigners with the appropriate government bodies – the Interior and Labor and Social Affairs Ministries. A resident permit is required for anyone staying in the Kingdom for more than three months (Iqama). This is a two-year document issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Dependents of foreign employees are typically granted residence permits, which do not allow employees to seek employment. Holders of residence visas must get exit visas in order to depart the Kingdom.
7 Newborn visa
Requirement of Visa
- Original passport with at least two (2) consecutive empty visa pages, valid for at least six (6) months.
- Fill on the application
- Both parents’ passports, residency cards, and exit/re-entry visas should be copied.
- A photocopy of the baby’s birth certificate is required.
8. Family visit visa
Requirement of Visa
- Original passport with at least two (2) consecutive empty visa pages, valid for at least six (6) months
- Fill in the application
- A visa reference note: issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs or one of its branches in Jeddah or Dammam, specifying the number and date of the visa.
- Proof of the applicant’s relationship with the party who invited them in, as well as proof of the applicants’ own relationship, if any.
- Minors under the age of 18 traveling alone or with only one parent must present a notarized letter in Arabic or English signed by a parent or legal guardian.
9 Umrah Visa
Requirement of visa
They must apply for an Umrah visa through a reputable Umrah travel agency.
- Original Umrah visa application form filled out completely. The statement at the end of the application form must be read and signed attentively. (Send a big, self-addressed envelope to your nearest Saudi Consulate to acquire a visa application form via mail.)
- One recent passport size color photograph
- Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application submission.
- Airline ticket that has been confirmed and is non-refundable. It is recommended that you leave Saudi Arabia within two weeks of your arrival date.
- Women and children should be accompanied by a male relative or their husband/father (Mahram). It is necessary to provide proof of relationship.
- A Meningococcal Meningitis immunization certificate should be attached.
Validity of visa
The Umrah visa is only valid for two weeks. You should do Umrah during these two weeks, ensuring that your departure from Saudi Arabia is within two weeks of your admission date.
10. Hajj Visa
Each year, from Mid-Shawwal to the 25th Dhual-Qa’dah, Hajj permits are issued.
The application form can be obtained from the Saudi Consulate in your area. However, it is recommended that you hire a registered travel agent to arrange your visa, as well as your travel and accommodations and everything else you may require to complete the Hajj. Your application form will be sent to the Saudi Consulate by your travel agent.
Requirements of visa
- Visas for Umrah and Hajj are free.
- They must pay two checks for Hajj to cover the charges of guides, Zamzam water agents, tent lodging in Mina and Arafat, and transportation.
- Original passport with at least two (2) consecutive empty visa pages, valid for at least six (6) months
- One recent passport size color photograph.
- The applicant must submit a completed application form, which must be filled out in black ink or printed, and signed, and stamped by the authorized travel agency.
- A non-refundable roundtrip ticket with booked bookings is required of the applicant.
- The applicant must show proof of meningitis and ACYW135 vaccinations.
11. Student visa
Requirement of Visa
- Original passport with at least two (2) consecutive empty visa pages, valid for at least six (6) months
- Fill in the application
- A visa reference note: issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs or one of its branches in Jeddah or Dammam, specifying the number and date of the visa.
- One (1) original and one (1) copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.
- Original and one (1) copy of the applicant’s high school diploma The Saudi Cultural Mission must validate each copy.
Cost of Visa
Fees for the visa (SAR 300) and insurance (SAR 140). The amount is comparable to $123 dollars in SAR.
Processing time
The application will be processed in 4-5 business days.
Places to visit in Saudi Arabia
1. Al Faisaliah Center
The Al Faisaliyah Centre (Arabic: Al Faisaliah Centre) is a commercial skyscraper and mixed-use complex in the business center of Dubai.
Al Faisaliah Center
2. Makkah & Madinah
The two holiest sites for Muslims are Masjid al-Haram and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, which are located in the sacred twin cities of Makkah and Madinah, respectively. Masjid al-Haram, often known as the Great Mosque, is the world’s largest mosque.
Makkah & Madinah
3. Abraj Al-Bait
Abraj Al-Bait Towers, a government-owned complex in Makkah, consists of seven spectacular skyscraper hotels.
Abraj Al-Bait
4. Al Balad
Al Balad is Jeddah’s old district, famed for its traditional marketplaces, narrow alleyways, delicately constructed mosques, and traditional homes.
al balad
5. Riyadh
contemporary Saudi Arabia’s birthplace, where old-world splendor meets 21st-century vision
Riyadh