Saudi Arabia, also known as the Kingdom of Saudi is the home to Islam, the world’s second-largest religion. Saudi Arabia is sometimes referred to as “the Land of the Two Holy Mosques” in reference to the mosques in Mecca and Medina.
Saudi Arabia is also one of the largest oil producing country making it a very good place for business people.

Saudi Arabia receives an average of 12 million visitors every year of which most are pilgrims, with over 18 million in the last year, the forecast has it that this number could increase to 20 million in the coming years.

Saudi Arabia Visa Types, Processing Time & Duration

General Requirements for Saudi Arabia Visa

• A valid international passport with at least two empty pages adjacent to each other
• A recent passport photograph with a white background
• A completely filled and signed or stamped application form
• Travel itinerary
• Health insurance certificate
• A signed consent form from parents or guardians of minors (applicants under the age of 18)

Saudi Arabia Business Visa

• This visa is for people entering Saudi Arabia for business purpose
• A copy of the business license or company registration certificate for the business in India and details of the company in Saudi Arabia will be required
• An invitation letter from a Saudi Arabian compy will also be required

Saudi Arabia Work Visit Visa

• This visa is for those who are seeking to work temporarily in Saudi Arabia
• A cover letter from an organization is needed to obtain this visa. The letter should contain business contact details with the designation of the applicant, the nature of the business, and the duration of the business.
• An invitation letter from a Saudi Arabian compy will also be required
• Educational documents and experience letter that proves the applicant is suitable for the work must be submitted during the application.

Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa

• This visa is for Indian passport holders who are travelling to visit their family
• A letter of invitation from a family member who resides in Saudi Arabia is required
• A wife visiting her husband will have to present a marriage certificate
• Children below the age of 5 will have to include polio certificate in their document

Saudi Arabia Residence Visa

• This visa is for people who want to reside in Saudi Arabia for a period of time
• A recent medical report from a licensed physician is required during application
• Proof of kinship must be provided when been accompanied by a family member

Saudi Arabia Personal Visit Visa

• This visa for people visiting Saudi Arabia by themselves
• This visa does not grant permission to work in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Diplomatic and Official Visit Visa

• This visa issued to individuals holding a diplomatic passport
• A cover letter from the Indian government stating clearly the name, title, official position, purpose of visit, duration of stay, and number of entries of an individual is required

Saudi Arabia Student Visa

• This visa is issued to individuals who want to study in Saudi Arabia
• This visa does not grant the right to employment
• Apart from general requirements, a medical report from a licensed physician is required
• Copies of relevant certificates of past academic records are required
• The original birth certificate is also required to obtain this visa
• Married students who wish to travel with their family (spouses and children) must provide proof of kinship

Saudi Arabia Escort Visit Visa

• This visa is issued to those who serve as escorts to another traveller who is their family or relative
• This visa does not grant employment or residence in Saudi Arabia
• Apart from general requirements, proof of kinship is required
• A letter of consent from the principal traveller should be provided

Saudi Arabia Employment Visa

• This visa is for those who have secured a job in Saudi Arabia
• A letter of employment indicating block visa number, date, official designation, and the name of the applicant should be provided by the employee
• A medical report from a licensed physician is required
• A copy of educational certifications which must be validated by the Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission is required

Saudi Arabia Umrah Visa

• This visa is issued to those who come to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage purpose. This type of pilgrimage can be done at any time of the year
• This visa is not valid for work or residency
• Application for this visa should be done through a licensed visa agency
• All women travelling are to travel with a mahram
• Women who are 45 years old and above can travel alone with an organized group. A no-objection letter signed by their husbands, brothers or sons should be submitted
• Proof of vaccination for meningitis and ACYW135 should be provided

Saudi Arabia Hajj Visa

• This visa is for those who are going to Saudi Arabia on pilgrimage in the holy month of Islam
• This visa will not be issued to those who have performed Hajj in the last 5 years
• This visa is not valid for work or residency
• Application for this visa should be done through a licensed visa agency
• All women travelling are to travel with a mahram
• Women who are 45 years old and above can travel alone with an organized group. A no-objection letter signed by their husbands, brothers or sons should be submitted
• Proof of vaccination for meningitis and ACYW135 should be provided

Saudi Arabia Visa Fees`

Saudi Arabia Visa Application Centre in India

Commonly Asked Questions about Saudi Arabia Visas

Can I get a tourist visa to Saudi Arabia?

Currently, Saudi Arabia visa does not issue tourist visa. If you want to travel to Saudi Arabia you will have to choose among the visa types mentioned above

If I was born in Saudi Arabia. Can I get its nationality besides my current nationality?

Yes. However, you cannot make use of your dual nationality while applying for a visa. It is best advised you use the Saudi Arabian passport while travelling to Saudi Arabia

Is it difficult to get a Saudi Arabia family visa?

No, it is not difficult to get Saudi Arabia family visa. All you need to do is follow the right procedure.

Emmanuel

Agriculture and Tech Enthusiast | Twitter: @egbemiga

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Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula with a population of over 32 million. Having unique visitors for Hajj, Umrah, work visit, family visit and much more.

Saudi Arabia on yearly basis receives millions of immigrants. In 2017 alone, over 18 million people travelled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

One beautiful thing to note here is that Philipines have a good working relationship with Saudi Arabia. As of 2013, about 700,000 thousand Filipinos are working in Saudi Arabia, by now the number would have increased by 15%. More so, Saudi Arabia is one of the biggest trading partners of the Philippines.

Saudi Arabia Visa Types, Processing Time & Duration

General Requirements for Saudi Arabia Visa

• A valid international passport with at least 2 empty pages for visa endorsement
• Recent passport photograph (4×6 cm) with a white background
• A completely filled visa application form
• Travel itinerary
• Signed consent form from parent’s or guardian of minors
• Health insurance certificate issued through the embassy

Saudi Arabia Business Visa

• This visa is for Filipinos travelling to Saudi Arabia for business purpose
• A business appointment is needed before this visa can be granted
• Applicants are to provide a copy of the business license or company registration certificate for the business in the Philippines and details of the company in Saudi Arabia
• Also, an electronic invitation letter from a Saudi Arabian company to show them who the applicant is having business deals with is required.

Saudi Arabia Employment Visa

• This visa type is for Filipinos who have gotten employment in Suadi Arabia
• Applicants are to provide a police report within the period of 6 months with details of applicant’s criminal records (if there is any)
• An original letter of employment from the company in Saudi Arabia sponsoring the applicant is required during application
• Applicants are to provide a medical report issued by a licensed physician
• Applicants are to also provide a certified and notarized copy of the university degree/diploma

Saudi Arabia Work Visit Visa

• This visa type is for Filipinos seeking to work temporarily in Saudi Arabia
• Applicants are to provide a cover letter from a Philippines organization
• Applicants are also to provide an electronic invitation letter from a Saudi Arabian company
• Educational documents and experience letter that proves the applicant is suitable for the work must be provided during the application

Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa

• This visa is for Filipinos who are visiting their family in Saudi Arabia.
• A letter of invitation from the applicant’s family member who is in resident in Saudi Arabia is required
• A woman visiting her husband will have to present her marriage certificate
• Children below the age of 5 are to include Polio certificate in their documents

Saudi Arabia Student Visa

• This visa is issued to Filipinos who want to study in Saudi Arabia
• During application, applicants are to provide:
  • Copies of relevant certificates of past academic records
  • Original birth certificate
  • Medical report
  • Proof of kinship for married applicants who wish to travel with their family
• This visa does not grant the right to employment

Saudi Arabia Hajj Visa

• This visa is for Filipinos who are travelling to Saudi Arabia for a pilgrimage visit in the holy month of Islam.
• It is not issued to those who have performed Hajj in the last 5 years
• It does not grant applicants the right to reside or work in Saudi Arabia
• Women with this visa must travel with a Mahram
• Women who are 45 years and above can travel alone with an organized group. They must, however, submit a No-Objection letter signed by their husbands, brothers or sons. This letter must be notarized.
• Applicants must provide proof of vaccination for meningitis and ACYW135

Saudi Arabia Residence Visa

• This visa is for Filipinos who are seeking to reside in Saudi Arabia
• Applicants must provide proof of kinship when accompanied by a family member
• Applicants are to provide a medical report issued by a licensed physician

Saudi Arabia Diplomatic and Official Visit Visa

• This type of visa is for those who are on an official or diplomatic visit from the Philippines Government to Saudi Arabia
• A cover letter from the Philippines government or the concerned embassy stating clearly the applicant’s name, title, official position, purpose, duration of the trip and the number of entries required should be provided during the application

Saudi Arabia Escort Visit Visa

• This type of visa is for Filipinos who serve as escorts to another traveller who is their family member or relative
• This visa does not grant applicants employment or residence in Saudi Arabia
• Applicants are to provide proof of kinship during the application
• Applicants are to provide a letter of consent from the principal traveller requesting the need for an additional family member.
• A copy of the principal traveller’s valid Saudi Arabia visa is also required.

Saudi Arabia Visa Fees

Saudi Arabia Visa Application Centres in the Philippines

Commonly Asked Questions about Saudi Arabia Visa

My passport will soon expire, can I get an extension?

No. You cannot extend your stay in Saudi Arabia beyond what is specified on your passport. You will need to renew your passport and reapply for a visa.

Can I perform Umrah with my work visit visa?

No. Umrah on any type of visit visas is not permitted. Applicants need to get Umrah Visa to participate in Umrah in Saudi Arabia

I do not have a company in Philipines, can I still get a business visa to Saudi Arabia?

Yes, however, you will need a business registration certificate or a license to allow you to do business with a Saudi Arabian company.

Can I get a transit visa to Saudi Arabia?

Yes. You can get a transit visa to Saudi Arabia in which you will not enter into the country but take your departure at the airport.

Emmanuel

Agriculture and Tech Enthusiast | Twitter: @egbemiga

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Saudi Arabia is the largest and country in the Arabian Peninsula, with a population size of over 32 million people. The beautiful part if this is that about 10 million of the people in Saudi Arabia are foreign residents according to the 2017 census.

For Bangladeshis who wish to travel to Saudi Arabia, it is worthy of note to know that there is a strong diplomatic relationship of over 40 years between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Visa Types, Processing Time & Duration

General Requirements for Saudi Arabia Visa

• A valid passport with at least the 2 empty pages for visa endorsement
• Recent passport photograph with a white colour background
• A completely filled visa application form
• Travel itinerary
• Signed consent form from parent’s or guardian of minors
• Health insurance certificate issued through the embassy

Saudi Arabia Business Visa

• This type of visa is for Bangladeshis travelling to Saudi Arabia for business purpose
• A business appointment is needed before this visa can be granted
• A copy of the business license or company registration certificate for the business in Bangladesh and details of the company in Saudi Arabia is required during the application
• Also, an electronic invitation letter from a Saudi Arabian company to show them who the applicant is having business deals with is required.

Saudi Arabia Work Visit Visa

• This visa is for Bangladeshis who are seeking to work temporarily in Saudi Arabia
• In addition to general requirements, a cover letter from a Bangladeshi organization is required
• An invitation letter from a Saudi Arabian company is also required
• Educational documents and experience letter that proves the applicant is suitable for the work must be provided during the application.

Saudi Arabia Employment Visa

• This visa is for Bangladeshis who have gained employment in Saudi Arabia
• In addition to general requirements, a police report within the period of 6 months with details of applicant’s criminal records (if any) should be provided
• An original letter of employment from the company in Saudi Arabia sponsoring the applicant should be provided during the application
• A certified and notarized copy of the applicant’s university degree/diploma must also be provided
• Applicants are to also provide a copy of a medical report.

Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa

• This visa type is for Bangladeshis who are visiting their family members in Saudi Arabia
• A letter of invitation from the applicant’s family member who is a resident in Saudi needs to be provided to obtain this visa
• Married women visiting her husband needs to provide her marriage certificate
• Children below the age of 5 will have to include Polio certificate in their documents

Saudi Arabia Student Visa

• This visa is issued to Bangladeshis who want to study in Saudi Arabia
• Applicants must have an admission letter from a school in Saudi Arabia before applying for this visa
• In addition to the general requirements, the following should be provided by the applicants
  • Original birth certificate
  • Certificates of past academic records
  • Copies of a medical report issued by a licensed physician
  • Proof of kinship for married students who wish to travel with their family
• This visa does not grant the holders right to employment

Saudi Arabia Hajj Visa

• This visa is for Bangladeshis who are travelling to Saudi Arabia for a pilgrimage visit in the holy month of Islam
• This visa will not be issued to those who have performed Hajj in the last 5 years
• It does not grant its applicant the right to reside or work in Saudi Arabia
• All women travelling must travel with a Mahram
• Women who are 45 years and above can travel alone with an organized group. They must, however, submit a No-Objection letter signed by their husbands, brothers or sons. This letter must be notarized.
• Applicants must provide proof of vaccination for meningitis and ACYW135

Saudi Arabia Residence Visa

• This visa is for Bangladeshis who are seeking to reside in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Applicants are to provide proof of kinship if accompanied by a family member. Birth certificate for children, marriage certificate for spouses.
• The age of an accompanying child should not be more than 18 years
• A medical report issued by a licensed physician certifying that the applicant is free of any contagious disease must be provided.

Saudi Arabia Diplomatic and Official Visit Visa

• This visa is for those who are on an official or diplomatic visit from the Bangladesh Government to Saudi Arabia
• A cover letter from the Bangladesh Government or the concerned Embassy stating clearly the applicant’s name, title, official position, purpose, duration of the trip and the number of entries required must be provided.

Saudi Arabia Government Visit Visa

• This visa type is quite similar to Diplomatic visa. It is for government officials travelling to Saudi Arabia
• This visa does not grant applicants permission to work

Saudi Arabia Escort Visit Visa

• This type of visa is for Bangladeshis who serve as escort to another traveller who is their family member or relative
• This visa does not grant applicants employment or residence in Saudi Arabia
• A letter of consent from the principal traveller requesting the need for an additional family member must be provided during the application
• Proof of kinship should be provided during the application
• A copy of the principal traveller’s valid Saudi Arabia visa is also required.

Saudi Arabia Visa Fees

Saudi Arabia Visa Application Centres in Bangladesh

Commonly Asked Questions about Saudi Arabia Visa

Can I perform Umrah with my Visit Visa?

No. Umrah on any type of Visit Visas will not be permitted. Applicants need to get Umrah Visa to participate in Umrah in Saudi Arabia

Can I go to Saudi Arabia as a tourist?

Currently, there is no Tourist visa to Saudi Arabia, anyone visiting will have to choose among the visiting visa options listed above

Can I extend my Stay in Saudi Arabia?

No. You can not extend your stay in Saudi Arabia beyond what was specified on your visa

Can I get Saudi Arabia with the e-Visa form?

It is best advised now that to apply for your Saudi Arabia visa, go through the approved Saudi Arabia Visa Application Centre. The e-Visa is yet to be fully effected.

Emmanuel

Agriculture and Tech Enthusiast | Twitter: @egbemiga

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Saudi Arabia, also known as the Kingdom of Saudi is the home to Islam, the world’s second-largest religion. Saudi Arabia is sometimes referred to as “the Land of the Two Holy Mosques” in reference to the mosques in Mecca and Medina.
Saudi Arabia is also one of the largest oil producing country making it a very good place for business people.

Pakistan has a close and extremely friendly relationship with Saudi Arabia. This makes Saudi Arabia visa application easy for Pakistanis.

Below you will find the appropriate information needed for Saudi Arabia application.

Saudi Arabia Visa Types, Processing Time & Duration

General Requirements for Saudi Arabia Visa

• A valid international passport with at least two empty pages adjacent to each other
• A recent passport photograph with a white background
• A completely filled and signed or stamped application form
• Health insurance certificate
• A signed consent form from parents or gaurians of minors (applicants under the age of 18)
• Travel itinerary

Saudi Arabia Hajj Visa

• This visa is for those who are going to Saudi Arabia on pilgrimage in the holy month of Islam
• This visa will not be issued to those who have performed Hajj in the last 5 years
• This visa is not valid for work or residence
• Application for this visa should be done through a licensed visa agency
• All women travelling are to travel with a mahram
• Women who are 45 years old and above can travel alone with an organized group. A no-objection letter signed by their husbands, brothers or sons should be submitted
• Proof of vaccination for meningitis and ACYW135 should be provided

Saudi Arabia Residence Visa

• This visa is for people who want to reside in Saudi Arabia for a period of time
• A recent medical report from a licensed physician is required during application
• Proof of kinship must be provided when been accompanied by a family member

Saudi Arabia Umrah Visa

• This visa is issued to those who come to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage purpose. This type of pilgrimage can be done any time of the year
• This visa is not valid for work or residency
• Application for this visa should be done through a licensed visa agency
• All women travelling are to travel with a mahram
• Women who are 45 years old and above can travel alone with an organized group. A no-objection letter signed by their husbands, brothers or sons should be submitted
• Proof of vaccination for meningitis and ACYW135 should be provided

Saudi Arabia Business Visa

• This visa is for people entering Saudi Arabia for business purpose
• A copy of the business license or company registration certificate for the business in Pakistan and details of the company in Saudi Arabia will be required
• An invitation letter from a Saudi Arabian compy will also be required
• A business appointment is needed before the visa can be granted

Saudi Arabia Work Visit Visa

• This visa is for those who are seeking to work temporarily in Saudi Arabia
• A cover letter from an organisation is needed to obtain this visa. The letter should contain business contact details with the designation of the applicant, the nature of the business, and the duration of the business.
• Educational documents and experience letter that proves the applicant is suitable for the work must be submitted during the application.
• An invitation letter from a Saudi Arabian compy will also be required

Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa

• This visa is for Pakistani passport holders who are travelling to visit their family
• A letter of invitation from a family member who resides in Saudi Arabia is required
• A wife visiting her husband will have to present a marriage certificate
• Children below the age of 5 will have to include polio certificate in their document

Saudi Arabia Personal Visit Visa

• This visa for people visiting Saudi Arabia by themselves
• This visa does not grant permission to work in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Diplomatic and Official Visit Visa

• This visa issued to individuals holding a diplomatic passport
• A cover letter from the Indian government stating clearly the name, title, official position, purpose of visit, duration of stay, and number of entries of an individual is required

Saudi Arabia Visa Fees

Saudi Arabia Visa Application Centres in Pakistan

Commonly Asked Questions about Saudi Arabia Visa

Can I get Saudi Arabia Visa with the e-Visa Application form?

It is best advised that to apply for your Saudi Arabia visa, go through the approved Saudi Arabia Visa Application Centre. The e-visa is yet to be fully effected.

Can I extend my Stay in Saudi Arabia?

No. You can not extend your stay in Saudi Arabia beyond what was specified on your visa

Can I get a tourist visa to Saudi Arabia?

Currently, Saudi Arabia visa does not issue tourist visa. If you want to travel to Saudi Arabia you will have to choose among the visa types mentioned above

Is it difficult to get a Saudi Arabia family visa?

No, it is not difficult to get Saudi Arabia family visa. All you need to do is follow the right procedure.

If I was born in Saudi Arabia. Can I get its nationality besides my current nationality?

Yes. However, you cannot make use of your dual nationality while applying for a visa. It is best advised you use the Saudi Arabian passport while travelling to Saudi Arabia

Emmanuel

Agriculture and Tech Enthusiast | Twitter: @egbemiga

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