VISA TYPES

A COMPLETE GUIDE ABOUT SAUDI VISA TYPES

Saudi Arabia is a famous tourist and visit destination due to its Holy, friendly and Islamic culture, which allows you to do HAJJ and UMRAH and provides an opportunity to do a job in Saudi Arabia. Many peoples want to visit Saudi Arabia depending upon their needs. Some people like to visit Saudi Arabia for better jobs and monetarily issues while some want to visit this holy country for HAJJ and UMRAH, and on the same side, some people want to see the Holy culture and beautiful tourist places in KSA.

To fulfil the needs of visitors from all over the Globe, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offers many types of Visa which may include work visas, family visas, business visas, student visas, visit Visa, and HAJJ & UMRAH visas. At the same time, the citizens of GCC (Gulf Co-operation Countries) don’t need any permit or requirements to visit the other member’s cities of GCC. Following countries, citizens don’t need any visa to visit Saudi Arabia.

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  1. Kuwait
  2. United Arab Emirates
  3. Qatar
  4. Bahrain
  5. Oman

 Types of Visa and their details are mentioned below.

TYPES OF VISAS:

There are different types of Visa depending upon the purpose of the visit of a specific individual or any organization. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is strict to its rule, and any action against these rules will make you pay a high price. All the visa types, procedures and fees are written below.

  1. SAUDI ARABIA TOURIST E-VISA
  2. SAUDI ARABIA BUSINESS VISA
  3. SAUDI ARABIA FAMILY VISIT VISA
  4. SAUDI ARABIA WORK VISA
  5. SAUDI ARABIA HAJJ AND UMRAH VISA
  6. SAUDI ARABIA STUDENT VISA
  7. SAUDI ARABIA TRANSIT VISA

SAUDI ARABIA VISA FEES AND VALIDITY FOR ALL TOURISTS EXCEPT USA & UK PASSPORT HOLDERS:

VISA TYPE

VALIDITY

VISA FEES

(COMMON TOURISTS)

TOURIST E-VISA

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

127 USD (480 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

BUSINESS VISA SINGLE ENTRY

30 DAYS PER VISIT

3 MONTHS TOTAL

661 USD (2478 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

BUSINESS VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

964 USD (3613 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

BUSINESS VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 1 YEAR

1 YEAR PER VISIT

2 YEARS TOTAL

1569 USD (7919 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

BUSINESS VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 2 YEAR

2 YEARS PER VISIT

5 YEARS TOTAL

2511 USD (9418 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

WORK VISA

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

1606 USD (6021 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA SINGLE ENTRY

30 DAYS PER VISIT

3 MONTHS TOTAL

661 USD (2478 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

964 USD (3613 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 1 YEAR

1 YEAR PER VISIT

2 YEARS TOTAL

1569 USD (7919 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 2 YEAR

2 YEARS PER VISIT

5 YEARS TOTAL

2511 USD (9418 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

HAJJ & UMRAH E-VISA

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

127 USD (480 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

HAJJ & UMRAH SEASONAL VISA

30 DAYS PER VISIT

3 MONTHS TOTAL

FREE

+ ADDITIONAL SERVICE FEES

STUDENT VISA

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

160 USD (808 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICE FEES

TRANSIT VISA

UP TO 24 HOURS STAY

14 USD (50 SAR)

TRANSIT VISA 2

UP TO 48 HOURS STAY

27 USD (100 SAR)

TRANSIT VISA 3

UP TO 96 HOURS STAY

80 USD (300 SAR)

SAUDI ARABIA VISA FEES AND VALIDITY FOR PAKISTANI PASSPORT HOLDERS:

VISA TYPE

VALIDITY

VISA FEES (COMMON TOURISTS)

TOURIST E-VISA

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

NOT AVAILABLE FOR PAKISTANIS

OFFLINE VISIT VISA

30 DAYS PER VISIT

3 MONTHS TOTAL

15315 PKR (338 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICE FEES

BUSINESS VISA SINGLE ENTRY

30 DAYS PER VISIT

3 MONTHS TOTAL

95384 PKR (2106 SAR) INCLUDING SERVICES FEE

BUSINESS VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

134194 PKR(2962 SAR)

INCLUDING SERVICES FEE

BUSINESS VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 1 YEAR

1 YEAR PER VISIT

2 YEARS TOTAL

211814 PKR(4675 SAR)

INCLUDING SERVICES FEE

BUSINESS VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 2 YEAR

2 YEARS PER VISIT

5 YEARS TOTAL

328224 PKR(7245 SAR)

INCLUDING SERVICES FEE

WORK VISA

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

272965 PKR(6021 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA SINGLE ENTRY

30 DAYS PER VISIT

3 MONTHS TOTAL

95384 PKR (2106 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

134194 PKR(2962 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 1 YEAR

1 YEAR PER VISIT

2 YEARS TOTAL

211814 PKR(4675 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 2 YEAR

2 YEARS PER VISIT

5 YEARS TOTAL

328224 PKR(7245 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

HAJJ & UMRAH E-VISA

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

NOT AVAILABLE FOR PAKISTANIS

HAJJ & UMRAH SEASONAL VISA

30 DAYS PER VISIT

3 MONTHS TOTAL

FREE

+ ADDITIONAL SERVICE FEES

STUDENT VISA

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

27297 PKR (602 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICE FEES

TRANSIT VISA

UP TO 24 HOURS STAY

2266 PKR (50 SAR)

TRANSIT VISA 2

UP TO 48 HOURS STAY

4530 PKR (100 SAR)

TRANSIT VISA 3

UP TO 96 HOURS STAY

13530PKR (300 SAR)

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SAUDI ARABIA VISA FEES AND VALIDITY FOR INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS:

VISA TYPE

VALIDITY

VISA FEES (COMMON TOURISTS)

TOURIST E-VISA

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

NOT AVAILABLE FOR INDIA

OFFLINE VISIT VISA

30 DAYS PER VISIT

3 MONTHS TOTAL

6689INR (338 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICE FEES

BUSINESS VISA SINGLE ENTRY

30 DAYS PER VISIT

3 MONTHS TOTAL

41675 INR (2106 SAR) INCLUDING SERVICES FEE

BUSINESS VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

58614 INR (2962 SAR)

INCLUDING SERVICES FEE

BUSINESS VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 1 YEAR

1 YEAR PER VISIT

2 YEARS TOTAL

92512 INR (4675 SAR)

INCLUDING SERVICES FEE

BUSINESS VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 2 YEAR

2 YEARS PER VISIT

5 YEARS TOTAL

144369 INR (7245 SAR)

INCLUDING SERVICES FEE

WORK VISA

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

119147 INR (6021 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA SINGLE ENTRY

30 DAYS PER VISIT

3 MONTHS TOTAL

41675 INR (2106 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

58614 INR (2962 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 1 YEAR

1 YEAR PER VISIT

2 YEARS TOTAL

92512 INR (4675 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 2 YEAR

2 YEARS PER VISIT

5 YEARS TOTAL

144369 INR (7245 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

HAJJ & UMRAH E-VISA

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

NOT AVAILABLE FOR PAKISTANIS

HAJJ & UMRAH SEASONAL VISA

30 DAYS PER VISIT

3 MONTHS TOTAL

FREE

+ ADDITIONAL SERVICE FEES

STUDENT VISA

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

12000 INR (605 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICE FEES

TRANSIT VISA

UP TO 24 HOURS STAY

989 INR (50 SAR)

TRANSIT VISA 2

UP TO 48 HOURS STAY

1979 INR (100 SAR)

TRANSIT VISA 3

UP TO 96 HOURS STAY

5937 INR (300 SAR)

SAUDI ARABIA VISA FEES FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD:

VISA TYPEVALIDITYFEES
TOURIST E-VISA  90 DAYS PER VISIT 1 YEAR TOTAL127 USD (480 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE
HAJJ & UMRAH ON E-VISA30 DAYS PER VISIT 3 MONTHS TOTAL127 USD (480 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE
SINGLE-ENTRY BUSINESS VISA  30 DAYS PER VISIT 3 MONTHS TOTAL54 USD (200 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICE FEES
MULTIPLE ENTRY BUSINESS VISA90 DAYS PER VISIT 1 YEAR TOTAL134 USD (500 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICE FEES
FAMILY VISIT VISA30 DAYS PER VISIT 3 MONTHS TOTAL94 USD (350 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICE FEES
STUDENT VISA90 DAYS PER VISIT 1 YEAR TOTAL160 USD (808 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICE FEES
TRANSIT VISAUP TO 24 HOURS STAY14 USD (50 SAR)
TRANSIT VISA 2UP TO 48 HOURS STAY27 USD (100 SAR)
TRANSIT VISA 3UP TO 96 HOURS STAY80 USD (300 SAR)

SAUDI ARABIA TOURIST E-VISA:

The E-Visa to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an electronic visa that permits qualified residents to make a trip to Saudi Arabia for the motive of visiting and journeying beautiful sigh seeking places of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

 The Saudi government in 2019 introduced the Saudi Arabia e-tourist visa. The purpose was to ease the complex process of applying for a visa and encourage the tourism in Kingdom.

The Saudi Arabia online visa is a “Multiple Entry” visa that permits a stay of 90 days with every first appearance to the nation, for a total duration of 180 days before its expiry. The Saudi Visa online is legitimate for a sum of 1 year from the date of issue.

The individuals who apply for the Saudi online Visa get conceded a Mandatory Insurance Policy connected to the e-visa, a requirement to adventure out Saudi Arabia. A Health insurance agent is arbitrarily assigned by the public authority of Saudi Arabia as soon as the E-Visa get prepared.

Qualified residents can finish the basic Saudi visa application online in only a couple of minutes. It is essential to fill in the Saudi Arabia E-Visa application with individual identification data and travel information and answer a couple of security inquiries to get an affirmed Saudi traveller visa through email.

When affirmed, the voyager can utilize their Saudi E-Visa to enter Saudi Arabia through any of its seaports, just as specific assigned air terminals and land checkpoints through any nearest border. The Saudi online Visa is valid for up to 360 days from the date of issuance.

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HOW TO GET AN E-VISA?

  1. First of all, apply for the Saudi Arabia E-Visa at the below website

     Here: “KSA E-VISA

  • After visiting the website, fill all the required fields with all the personal information data and attach some required documents, including:
  • Completed Application Form
  • Visitor Passport has at least two blank pages (1 copy)
  • Visitor Nationality Identity (1 copy)
  • Visitor Health Insurance (1 copy)
  • Visitor residency proof in KSA (Hotel Booking or any sort of residency slip copy)
  • Visitor Employment status proof.
  • Pay the fees at the above website using any sort of debit and credit international cards and get your Visa in a working business of 10-12 days through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia via email

E- VISA FEES:

The visa fees of Tourist E-Visa provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is given below:

  • Standard Processing: Your visa application gets processed within five days, and the cost is USD 173.00 (including the service fee).
  • Rush Processing: You will receive your Visa within three days, and the total cost is USD 198.00 (including the service fee).
  • Super Rush Processing: This is the fastest option. You will receive your Visa in just 24 hours, and you will get charged USD 223.00 (including the service fee).
VISA TYPEFEES IN SARVALIDITYFEES IN USD
E-VISA300 SAR (FEES) + 180 (COVID-19 COVERAGE) WITHOUT SERVICE FEES365 DAYS TOTAL 90 DAYS PER VISIT127 USD

SAUDI ARABIA BUSINESS VISA:

A Saudi Arabian business visa gets provided to complete limited business deals and meetings with any Saudi sponsor (Individual or organization). In general, the Visa limits you to exercises like holding conferences or leading exchanges. Likewise, people may utilize a Saudi business visa to offer momentary administrations, such as executives counselling or specialized administrations. Generally, this is all done under Saudi specialists supervision.  On the off chance that your business visa contains the message “not allowed to work,” it is unlawful for you to work part-time in Saudi Arabia like any labour. If you do so, you will get deported from the country, or police will capture you, and it might be possible that they will hold a ban on your presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Many people in KSA come for different purposes, while a few also come to KSA for business and official meetings. However, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will allow you a business visa to cover all the business meetings and consultations, but this Visa has limited services. With this Visa, you are only bound to a specific region of Saudi Arabia and cannot travel to all cities and having this Visa will not allow you to work in Kingdom as an “EXPAT”. So, it would help if you had to be careful while visiting Saudi Arabia with a business visa.

TYPES OF VISADURATION IN KSAVISA VALIDITY AFTER ISSUE
SINGLE ENTRY VISA30 DAYS IN KSA3 MONTHS AFTER THE ISSUE
MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA90 DAYS IN KSA1 YEAR AFTER THE ISSUE

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HOW TO APPLY FOR A BUSINESS VISA?

  1. First of all, apply for the Saudi Arabia Business Visit Visa at the below website

HERE: “BUSINESS VISIT VISA

  • After visiting the website, you have to click on the “Apply” button, and you will be re-directed to the application form
  • Now, fill the form and attach all the documents in the format of pdf along with the application form
    • Completed Application Form
    • Visitor Passport has at least two blank pages (1 copy)
    • Visitor Nationality Identity (1 copy)
    • Visitor Health Insurance (1 copy)
    • Visitor residency proof in KSA (Hotel Booking or any sort of residency slip copy)
    • Passport size photographs (2-4)
    • Unique letter of work from the supporting Saudi organization, guaranteed by both the Saudi Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    • Guaranteed, an authenticated duplicate of college confirmation, approved by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission
    • Duplicate of a business contract, endorsed by boss and representative and including the visa code got by the organization
    • Three duplicates of clinical reports endorsed by a doctor verifying sickness free condition of the candidate
    • Police report specifying any criminal record (or scarcity in that department)
    • Attach a Business Cover Letter by the company or organization that is organizing the trip.
    • Proof of Visa fees submitted by the visitor
  • After submitting the documents and fees of a business visa, you will get the Visa in 10-12 working days by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.

VISA FEES:

The visa fees of the Business Visit Visa provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is given below:

VISA TYPE

VALIDITY

VISA FEES

(COMMON TOURISTS)

BUSINESS VISA SINGLE ENTRY

30 DAYS PER VISIT

3 MONTHS TOTAL

661 USD (2478 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

BUSINESS VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

964 USD (3613 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

BUSINESS VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 1 YEAR

1 YEAR PER VISIT

2 YEARS TOTAL

1569 USD (7919 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

BUSINESS VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 2 YEAR

2 YEARS PER VISIT

5 YEARS TOTAL

2511 USD (9418 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

SAUDI ARABIA FAMILY VISIT VISA:

TYPES OF VISADURATION IN KSAVISA VALIDITY AFTER ISSUE
SINGLE ENTRY VISA30 DAYS IN KSA3 MONTHS AFTER THE ISSUE
MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA90 DAYS IN KSA1 YEAR AFTER THE ISSUE

A family visit visa is one of the most demanding visit visas in KSA. Almost millions of “EXPATS” live in KSA, and mostly every family want to meet their loved ones. That’s why a Family visit visa is the most demanding visit visa of KSA. Family members can meet their loved ones once this Visa is issued. A family visit visa is also called the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Family Visit Visa (MOFA FAMILY VISIT VISA).

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A FAMILY VISIT VISA?

KSA family visit Visa only eligible for the close blood relational of IQAMA holder/citizen. Any other person who is not blood relational of IQAMA holder/citizen is not suitable for KSA family visit visa as per MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) of KSA. The list of family members of IQAMA holders and citizens who are eligible and not eligible for KSA family visit visas are listed below. Please make sure to verify the following list before applying for a family visit visa; otherwise, it will be a mess for you when you get rejection due to not eligibility

ELIGIBLE PERSONS TO APPLY FOR A VISANOT ELIGIBLE PERSONS FOR KSA VISA
PARENTSGRANDPARENTS
SIBLINGSUNCLE
WIFEAUNT
CHILDRENCOUSINS
PARENTS IN LAWNEICE
BROTHER AND SISTER-IN-LAWNEPHEWS

HOW TO APPLY FOR A SAUDI FAMILY VISIT VISA?

  1. First of all, apply for the Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa at the below website

HERE: “FAMILY VISIT VISA MOFA KSA”

  • After applying for the visit visa, you must take it to the required sponsor for verification and attestation.
  • After getting verified by the sponsor, you must submit the following documents to the Chamber of Commerce.
    • Original IQAMA
    • Passport copy of the applicant
    • Passport copied of visitors
    • Work permit verified duplicate.
    • Passport size photographs (2-4)
  • After submitting the documents, Send the attested and verified scanned copy of the family visit visa application to the visitors (outside the country)
  • After getting the documents, the required Visitors have to make an online payment of the visit visa at the “ENJAZAT” website.

           HERE: “ENJAZAT WEBSITE

VISA FEES:

The visa fees of the Family Visit Visa provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is given below:

VISA TYPE

VALIDITY

VISA FEES

(COMMON TOURISTS)

FAMILY VISIT VISA SINGLE ENTRY

30 DAYS PER VISIT

3 MONTHS TOTAL

661 USD (2478 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

964 USD (3613 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 1 YEAR

1 YEAR PER VISIT

2 YEARS TOTAL

1569 USD (7919 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

FAMILY VISIT VISA MULTIPLE ENTRY 2 YEAR

2 YEARS PER VISIT

5 YEARS TOTAL

2511 USD (9418 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

SAUDI ARABIA WORK VISA:

If a person wants to come to Saudi Arabia, he should possess a Saudi Arabia Work Visa, which will prove their purpose of visit to KSA. Work Visa may be valid for 90 days or 180 days, depending upon the choice of employer and work permit. To get a Saudi Work Visa, you will have to obtain a block number in your possession. Block Visas are what grants organizations to support (utilize) expats, and the Visa depends on the outside public’s citizenship, origin, work title, and educational foundation.

The supporting companies should initially apply for and get a block visa from the Ministry of Labor and Social Development. These are specific mass for the Ministry of Labor and Social Development, which supports international businesses for long journey work of neighbourhood organizations.

The business should initially enlist with the Ministry of Interior to open a “migration record“. It will contain information on all expat representatives with that business. The supporting manager should be enrolled in Saudi Arabia and hold a legitimate business permit. The authorities will probably come to you to show a guarantee to “Saudization“, which demonstrates that there are no Saudi residents accessible to fill the position and that the business is finding a way to utilize Saudi residents where conceivable. Whenever authorization is acquired, the supporting manager should then demand the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia to give a visa approval number and advocate, which let the business apply for a work visa for the labourers’ sake. The Ministry of Labor will instruct the Ministry concerning Foreign Affairs when the application gets affirmed. The Ministry of Foreign issues will give a Visa Authorization Number. It takes fourteen days

The significant Saudi government office gives the actual Work Visa under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidance. Now, the worker should apply at the relevant Saudi Arabian consulate. The representative should present an application structure and the required documents to the government office. After the embassy gives the Work/Employment visa, the individual can head out to Saudi Arabia. The Work/Employment visa will permit a stay of between 14-90 days. As you came to KSA, you should have to apply for IQAMA.

HOW TO GET A WORK PERMIT?

  1. First of all, apply for a job and get a valid official job from any Saudi SponsorAfter getting the job to wait for the official work contract.
  2. Once a work contract get issued, then you will get a block visa number which will allow you to apply for a work visa
  3. Now, after getting the block visa, you have to submit a visa application at your relevant Saudi Embassy filled with all the required information and attach all the documents along with the application form
    • Completed Application Form
    • Visitor Passport has at least two blank pages (1 copy)
    • Visitor Nationality Identity (1 copy)
    • Visitor Health Insurance (1 copy)
    • Passport size photographs (2-4)
    • Unique letter of work from the supporting Saudi organization, guaranteed by both the Saudi Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    • Guaranteed, an authenticated duplicate of college confirmation, approved by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission
    • Three duplicates of clinical reports endorsed by a doctor verifying sickness free condition of the candidate
    • Police report specifying any criminal record (or scarcity in that department)
    • Attach a Cover Letter to the company or organization organizing the “Expats” journey fair.
    • Proof of Visa fees submitted by the visitor
  4. After submitting the documents and fees of the work visa, you will get the Visa in 10-12 working days by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia at the Saudi Embassy in your relevant country.

VISA FEES:

The visa fees of Employment Visa provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is given below:

VISA TYPE

VALIDITY

VISA FEES

(COMMON TOURISTS)

WORK VISA

90 DAYS PER VISIT

1 YEAR TOTAL

1606 USD (6021 SAR)

EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE

SAUDI ARABIA HAJJ AND UMRAH VISA:

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the most famous destination for the HAJJ and UMRAH worldwide. People linked to the ISLAM religion visits the Holy place “KAABA” in Saudi Arabia every year. Almost every Muslim from all over the Globe wants to do HAJJ, UMRAH, and visit holy places in Makkah and Madinah. According to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 51 countries all over the world are eligible to do HAJJ and UMRAH on a tourist E-Visa whereas, countries that are not eligible for the tourist E-Visa can do HAJJ and UMRAH on separate HAJJ and UMRAH visas given by the government of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia every year in the HAJJ and UMRAH season. But due to the increased rush of pilgrims, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi limits the HAJJ to 5 years. If you did HAJJ in 2021, you would be eligible to do HAJJ in 2026. You cannot apply for a HAJJ permit in Saudi Arabia. The detailed procedure to do UMRAH AND HAJJ is mentioned below.

UMRAH PROCEDURE:

  1. First of all, search for a verified agent or support by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in your country and local area for an UMRAH visa

Here: “UMRAH AGENT

  • After finding the local authorized agent, you have to submit all the required personal details to submit the online application form.
  • After submitting the online application, the local authorized agent will present your required documents along with the application.
    • Completed Application Form
    • Visitor Passport has at least two blank pages (1 copy)
    • Visitor Nationality Identity (1 copy)
    • Visitor Health Insurance (1 copy)
    • Passport size photographs (2-4)
    • Three duplicates of clinical reports endorsed by a doctor verifying sickness free condition of the candidate
    •  Proof of Visa fees submitted by the visitor
  • After submitting the documents and fees of the UMRAH visa, you will get the Visa in 10-12 working days by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia at the Saudi Embassy in your relevant country.

HAJJ PROCEDURE:

  1. First of all, search for a verified agent or locate any nearest bank branch of JS Bank, Dubai Islamic, and Allied Bank for HAJJ.
  2. After finding the nearest bank giving a HAJJ application, you must submit all the required personal details to the online application form.
  3. Now, after submitting the online application to the authorized local bank. They will upload your required documents along with the online application.
    • Completed Application Form
    • Visitor Passport has at least two blank pages (1 copy)
    • Visitor Nationality Identity (1 copy)
    • Visitor Health Insurance (1 copy)
    • Passport size photographs (2-4)
    • Three duplicates of clinical reports endorsed by a doctor verifying sickness free condition of the candidate
    • Police report specifying any criminal record (or scarcity in that department)
    • Proof of Visa fees submitted by the visitor
    • Bank statement to show that the travellers can bear the package fees
  4. After submitting the documents and fees of the HAJJ visa, you will get the Visa in 10-12 working days by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia at the Saudi Embassy in your relevant country.

VISA FEES:

The visa fees of HAJJ AND UMRAH Visa provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is given below:

VISA TYPEVALIDITY VISA FEES
HAJJ & UMRAH E-VISA90 DAYS PER VISIT1 YEAR TOTAL127 USD (480 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICES FEE
HAJJ & UMRAH SEASONAL VISA30 DAYS PER VISIT3 MONTHS TOTALFREE + ADDITIONAL SERVICE FEES

SAUDI ARABIA STUDENT VISA:

If a student needs to continue his higher studies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, he would need a Saudi Student visa to continue his studies in a foreign country (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). If you want to get a Visa without difficulty, gain admission to any accredited institute or enrol yourself in any KSA university.

After getting the scholarship or admission by the registered Saudi University, the university has to request a student visa from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.

When you get a Visa and currently studying in Saudi Arabia, it is critical to ensure that you don’t exceed the time conceded by the Visa and comply with the nation’s Islamic laws and guidelines. Worldwide, students graduating in Saudi Arabia should regard the general public’s qualities and customs and keep a certifiable motivation to live in the nation as an understudy.

While getting the essential medical coverage, be mindful to ensure that the protection you pick meets all the necessities for your Visa, as the protection policy for Saudi Arabia is exceptionally directed. Attempt to get a medical coverage plan with an immediate evacuation or extraction part to keep away from a state during a genuine mishap or disease, and compare each arrangement personally with a guarantee that you are getting the formation that will bring you through your time in Saudi Arabia.

PROCEDURE:

  1. First of all, get the scholarship or admission by the registered Saudi University
  2. After getting the scholarship or admission by the registered Saudi University, email the university and ask them to send a request for issuing a student visa for you to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.
  3. Now, after getting authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you have to submit the following documents to the embassy by hand.
    • Completed Application Form
    • Visitor Passport has at least two blank pages (1 copy)
    • Visitor Nationality Identity (1 copy)
    • Visitor Health Insurance (1 copy)
    • Passport size photographs (2-4)
    • Three duplicates of clinical reports endorsed by a doctor verifying sickness free condition of the candidate
    • Original Birth Certificate (Original and one copy)
    • Proof of Visa fees submitted by the visitor
    • Bank statement to show that the travellers can bear the package fees
    • Original High School certificate verified by KSA Cultural Mission (original and one copy)
  4. After submitting the documents and fees of the HAJJ visa, you will get the Visa in 10-12 working days by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia at the Saudi Embassy in your relevant country.

VISA FEES:

The visa fees of Student Visa provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is given below:

VISA TYPEVALIDITY VISA FEES
STUDENT VISA90 DAYS PER VISIT1 YEAR TOTAL160 USD (808 SAR) EXCLUDING SERVICE FEES

SAUDI ARABIA TRANSIT VISA:

Residents of numerous nations who need to travel to a third nation to Saudi Arabia are not Visa excluded for the KSA. They can get a Saudi travel visa. Yet, you wouldn’t be bothered with a travel visa if You have an affirmed ahead flight ticket the third nation inside 12 hours, and you don’t leave the worldwide travel territory of the air terminal, OR You are voyaging through Dammam (DMM), Jeddah (JED) or Riyadh (RUH) worldwide air terminal OR You have a legitimate visa or home license or are without Visa for your last objective.

VISA FEES:

The visa fees of TRANSIT Visa provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is given below:

VISA TYPEVALIDITYVISA FEES (COMMON TOURISTS)
TRANSIT VISAUP TO 24 HOURS STAY14 USD (50 SAR)
TRANSIT VISA 2UP TO 48 HOURS STAY27 USD (100 SAR)
TRANSIT VISA 3UP TO 96 HOURS STAY80 USD (300 SAR)

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