Saudi Arabia Visa Information

A Saudi Arabia visa affixed in a valid passport is required for entrance into Saudi Arabia by U.S. citizens. There are several types of Saudi Arabia visas: Government, Diplomatic/Official, Diplomatic, Tourist, Business, Employment, Residence, Newborn, Family Visit, Companion, Personal Visit, Hajj (Special Visa) and Student. Umrah is now permitted under Tourist Visas. The most frequently requested are the business and tourist visas. More details concerning these two is given below.

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NOTE: Tourist visas may be obtained in advance of travel or upon arrival at an international airport. Tourist visas valid for multiple entries during a twelve-month period are available through the Saudi government's tourist visa portal VisitSaudi.com or at airport kiosks upon arrival. All other types of visas, including five-year multiple entry tourist visas, are only available through a Saudi embassy or consulate. For residency permit-holders (iqama), an exit/reentry permit is required to leave Saudi Arabia as well as six months validity on your passport to request an exit/reentry permit.

The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia no longer accepts payments for visa applications. All visa fees must be paid online through Enjaz website or through any of the Visa Offices Registered with Enjaz. Since there have been many complaints about difficulties with the Enjaz payment system, we recommend you apply for a Saudi Arabia visa through a registered visa service.

Saudi Arabia Visa Requirements

Saudi Arabia visa requirements include, but are not limited to:

• passport with at least 6 months validity remaining;
• recent 4x6 cm photo with white background;
• medical report (when required);
• completed Saudi Arabia visa application form;
• Saudi Arabia visa fee payment.

The Saudi Arabian Consular Office reserves the right to make other requirements as they deem necessary.

Saudi Arabia Visa Application Form

The Saudi Arabia visa application is available online. Visit visas (tourism, business, medical, family and friends and Umrah) are available through their new visa portal. You may now apply for all visa types through this website.

Saudi Arabia Transit Visa

A Saudi Arabia transit visa is required of all those who have a layover in Saudi Arabia.

You may apply for a land transit, air transit and sea transit visa through the new visa portal.

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Saudi Arabia Business Visa

To acquire a Saudi Arabia business visa, you will need a cover letter from a registered company or firm based in the US indicating the name of the Saudi Arabian company, the nature of the applicant's visit, length of stay and financial responsibility. The letter must bear the company's stamp or seal.

You must also provide an application from the sponsor in the Kingdom on the applicant's behalf to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or an original letter of invitation from the company in Saudi Arabia. This letter must be signed and sealed by the company and stamped by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce. For businesswomen, the invitation must come from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Saudi Arabia Visa Service Online

You can process your Saudi Arabia visa yourself, just make sure that your documents are complete before submitting your application. Errors or incomplete information on your visa application form can result in denial of your visa and delay in your plans.

The best way to avoid issues with your application is to contract an expediting service to process your Saudi Arabia travel visa. Besides doing the checking and submission for you, they offer personalized service and online tracking.

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