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Saudi Arabia Visa
Saudi Arabia visa requirements: 1-800-345-6541
- Tourist visa
- required
- Business visa
- required
- Official visa
- required
- Visa Services F.A.Q.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia does not issue tourist visas. For Hajj and Umrah visa information, please contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia tourist visa is required
for citizens of United States.
Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for tourist visas to Saudi Arabia.
Steps that you can take:
Check the current validity of your passport and the availability of blank visa pages
All travelers will need a valid passport for their travels to Saudi Arabia. Also, the passport must contain un-used visa pages for the visa to be issued. We recommend traveling with at least 6 months of remaining validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia
Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.
Steps that you can take:
All travelers will need a valid passport for their travels to Saudi Arabia. Also, the passport must contain un-used visa pages for the visa to be issued. We recommend traveling with at least 6 months of remaining validity on your passport at all times. VisaHQ can assist U.S. citizens with a full range of expedited passport services, including new passport application and passport renewal. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in Visas section of your passport before any international travel. U.S. citizens can get extra passport pages added to their passports as fast as within 24 hours.
Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.
Passport must not contain any evidence of prior or intended travel to Israel.
1 Select the type of Saudi Arabia business visa application:
Online Saudi Arabia business visa Application
To apply for visas to several countries add Saudi Arabia to selection and return to the list of destinations.
Offline Saudi Arabia business visa Application
Download, fill out and mail in Saudi Arabia business visa application form.
2 Mail us the following documents:
a
Original, signed United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photograph: 1
c
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary.
d
Business Letter. A visa approval notice issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs OR an electronic 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. The invitation or approval notice must be addressed to the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Washington DC. Businesswomen must submit a visa approval notice issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
e
Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to the Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Visa Section, Washington DC, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Saudi Arabia.
• Specify the type and desired validity of the visa (ie. multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Saudi Arabia.
• Specify the type and desired validity of the visa (ie. multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
IMPORTANT: The passport MUST contain two blank visa pages side by side in order for the visa to be issued.
Saudi Arabia business visa fees for citizens of United States
| Type of visa | Maximum validity ? | Processing time ? | Embassy fee | Service fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | up to 90 days | 3-5 business days | $108.00 | + | $79.95 | = | $187.95 |
| Multiple entry | up to 180 days | 3-5 business days | $108.00 | + | $79.95 | = | $187.95 |
Maximum stay ? in Saudi Arabia: 30 days
Group discounts ?
Submit Saudi Arabia business visa application
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1 Select the type of Saudi Arabia official visa application:
Online Saudi Arabia official visa Application
To apply for visas to several countries add Saudi Arabia to selection and return to the list of destinations.
Offline Saudi Arabia official visa Application
Download, fill out and mail in Saudi Arabia official visa application form.
2 Mail us the following documents:
a
Original, signed United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photograph: 1
c
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary.
d
State Department letter. A letter from the US Department of State addressed to the "Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington D.C. ", giving a detailed description of the purpose of travel, the names and addresses of any organizations to be visited, and the dates of the trip. The letter must contain the applicant's name and the passport number and should have a statement confirming that the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia will take full responsibility for the applicant.
IMPORTANT: The passport MUST contain two blank visa pages side by side in order for the visa to be issued.
Saudi Arabia official visa fees for citizens of United States
| Type of visa | Maximum validity ? | Processing time ? | Embassy fee | Service fee | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple entry | up to 720 days | 5 business days | $0.00 | + | $44.95 | = | $44.95 |
Maximum stay ? in Saudi Arabia: 180 days
Group discounts ?
Submit Saudi Arabia official visa application
Add Saudi Arabia to Selection, and apply for more visas
Most popular questions
What is a visa?
A visa is a document which allows someone to travel into a specific country and stay there for a set period of time. Generally, a visa may only be issued at the Consulate of the country or, in some cases, at the border. Visas may be stamped or glued directly into a passport or they may be issued electronically (e.g. Australia Visa). Some countries require everyone who enters to obtain a visa, while others have what are known as reciprocal agreements with certain countries that waive visa requirements. A visa may allow one, two or multiple entries before the expiration date of the visa. It is important to research visa requirements before traveling internationally to avoid any issues with border control officials and airlines. If a destination country requires a visa and the traveler does not have it in his/her passport, the airline may refuse to board this person on the plane.
What are the countries that require a visa?
Please refer to the following page on our website to check whether a visa is required or not: visa requirements worldwide. Select your citizenship from the drop down menu at the top of the page, and you will be provided with a complete list of countries that require or do not require visas for you to travel. For detailed instructions on how to apply for a visa select the country of destination from the table.
Can I apply for my work, student or residence visas through VisaHQ.com?
At this time, VisaHQ.com only processes tourist, business, private, crew and official visas. Applicants looking for student visas, work visas or residence visas must apply directly through the nearest Embassy or Consulate.
I'm not a US or Canadian citizen. Can you still process my visa application?
If you are a resident of the United States or Canada, we may be able to process your application, depending on the country you would like to visit, the type of visa you need, and your visa status in the United States or Canada. Please consult our individual country pages or other questions in this FAQ for further information.
What is the difference between visa validity and maximum stay?
The validity of a given visa represents the dates that the visa is effective. For instance, if a visa for China is valid for 90 days, you must enter China before that period of 90 days expires. Maximum stay is the time allotted for stay in the country. Using China as an example, the default maximum stay is 30 days, which means you are only allowed to stay in China for 30 days, even if your visa validity is 90 days. Please note that different countries have different requirements and interpretations regarding visa validity and maximum stay.
Does consular jurisdiction affect the processing of my visa?
In most cases, visas can be processed in Washington DC, without regard to consular jurisdiction. However, there are several countries that require all visa applications to be submitted in the assigned consular jurisdiction. Consular jurisdiction is the geographic area for which a consulate has responsibility for issuing visas. When a consulate is jurisdictional, it can only process visas for those who reside in a state within their jurisdiction. VisaHQ directs applications to appropriate cities for faster or less complicated processing. Please be advised that required documents and processing times may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. VisaHQ continuously updates processing times for all countries including those that are jurisdictional.
Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of United States is required. For more information please contact the nearest Saudi Arabia embassy.
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