Get a Saudi Arabia Visa

1. When is the best time to apply for my Saudi Arabia visa? The best time to apply for your Saudi Arabia visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Saudi Arabia visa? Is it safe to send a passport? You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Saudi Arabia visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to CIBTvisas in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.

Business Visa Application Requirements for a Saudi Arabia Visa

1. Passport

   You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

   • Be valid for the next six months
   • Have at least two consecutive blank visa pages
   • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

   If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact CIBTvisas at 800-929-2428 for further details.

2. Photographs

   You must provide one color, passport-type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be two inches by two inches
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples

3. Business Cover Letter

   You are required to provide an original Business Cover Letter from your U.S.-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a U.S. mailing address. Use the included sample Business Cover Letter to complete your letter.

   Additionally, the Business Cover Letter must:

   • Have your full name as it appears in your passport
   • Include your passport number
   • Display the job title and inviting company's name as shown on the letter of invitation

4. Visa Application Form

   You must provide one fully completed copy of the visa application form found in this kit. The application form must:

   • Include answers for all fields
   • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
   • Be signed
   • Include your mobile phone number
   • Include your email address

5. Letter of Invitation

   An original invitation, issued by the Foreign Ministry in Saudi Arabia is required. The organization you are visiting in Saudi Arabia is responsible for obtaining the invitation. The letter must:

   • Be addressed to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington DC
   • Include the full local address and phone number of the organization or person to be visited
   • Request the same validity of visa as in the Business Introduction Letter
   • Specify the number of entries you are requesting for your visa

    

   If your sponsoring organization in Saudi Arabia is obtaining the invitation on your behalf, please verify the following:

   • The invitation must be addressed to the Saudi Arabian consulate in Washington DC. If the city listed is different, your visa must be processed in that city and the requirements may vary. In this instance, CIBTvisas can assist you, but you must contact us for further instructions.
   • The invitation must be signed and stamped by the Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry or your sponsoring organization.

   Note: If you are applying for a business visa to conduct a short-term work assignment and have been issued a letter of invitation that indicates "Short Term Work" as your travel purpose/intention, you can use it to satisfy this requirement.

6. Certificate of Business Registration

   You must provide a copy of the business registration of the Saudi company inviting or sponsoring your trip.  The copy must have a stamp of approval issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

7. Additional Documents

   You must provide a completed copy of the travel history form included in this kit.

8. CIBTvisas Order Form

   Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

9. Notice on Saudi Laws and Regulations

   You must provide one fully completed Notice on Saudi Laws and Regulations Form found in this kit.

10. Urgent Applications

    If you have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline, CIBTvisas can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A CIBTvisas expert will review all of your documents to certify your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly. Visit https://cibtvisas.com/visa-pre-check-service to learn more about this service.

Tourist Application Requirements for a Saudi Arabia Visa

1. Eligibility and Documentation

   The Government of Saudi Arabia utilises an electronic visa issuance system which is the equivalent to a visa, but no stamp or label is placed in the passport.

   To be eligible the traveller must:

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds
   • Hold proof of onward/return flights
   • Hold proof of hotel reservation
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination

   To complete the order form the traveller must provide:

   • A photograph
   • A copy of passport information page

   Apply now and complete our order form providing basic travel and personal details. We'll take care of the rest keeping you apprised of your order's progress over email.

2. Medical Insurance

   The government of Saudi Arabia requires all applications to be submitted with a medical insurance policy from an approved provider. The insurance must be issued by a Saudi-Arabian insurance company. CIBTvisas will obtain the medical insurance policy on your behalf when completing the eVisa registration procedure. The government of Saudi Arabia applies an insurance policy fee of SAR 140, which is included in the visa fee.

3. Visa Validity

   A Saudi Arabian eVisa is a multiple entry visa with a validity of 1 year and allow for stay of up to 90 days.

4. Minor Applicants

   Applicants under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a guardian.

5. Visa Conditions

   All applicants must adhere to local customs and etiquette. Please visit this page for more information.