Any nationals wishing to work in Saudi Arabia need a work visa before entering the country. Work visas are accessible for long-distance work in Saudi Arabia. Before applying for a visa, the sponsoring company in Saudi Arabia must obtain approval from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The candidate's nationality and job title must be in distinguishable from the details provided to the Ministry of External Affairs for approval.
REQUIREMENTS :
The requirements below are only valid for British passport holders. For other country passport holders, please contact us for your country's specific requirements.
The passport must be valid for more than six months after the date of entry and have two blank pages facing each other.
Saudi Visa Application Form, (found in the form pack).
Two recent color photographs were taken against a white background and printed on high-quality photo paper.
An online visa application, we will complete on your behalf.
Work visa block approved by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, (copy sufficient) addressed to Saudi Embassy in London.
Contact us for a sample copy of e-Waqala / Tafoeed (e-Power of Attorney).
A copy of the employment contract signed by the employer and the employee.
If previously employed in Saudi Arabia, a letter of recommendation from a previous employer may be required
The medical report was legalized by the FCO and the Saudi Embassy. We can do the medical examination and legalize the report.
A copy of the applicant's CV.
Copy of attested academic qualification. Degree/Certificate must be attested by Saudi Cultural Attache Bureau, FCO, and Saudi Embassy before applying for a work visa.
ACRO Police Certificate legalized by FCO and Saudi Embassy. Let's legalize it.
Additional notes :
You must ensure that you do not hold any current Saudi visas. All previous visas must have expired or been canceled before you can submit your new application.
Your passport must not contain an Israeli visa or stamp
Visitors should not exceed the time allowed on their visa
The applicant's nationality and job title must match the details provided to the Ministry of External Affairs for approval
The Saudi Embassy issues visas based on the legitimacy and credibility of the company sponsoring the visa.
Completed visas cannot be changed or extended once issued.
Applicants are allowed to hold a substantial Saudi visa at any time.
Candidates with an offshore profession will be allowed only one entry.
The invitation issued by the host organization must be for a solitary section visa.
An online visa application, we will complete on your behalf.
We recommend that you do not make travel arrangements until visas have been secured and confirmed by us
Saudi Family Residence Visa Requirements
Those who want to live in Saudi Arabia with their family (eg your husband or father) can apply for a 'Family Residency Visa'. Residency visas are available for certain relatives of those working in Saudi Arabia. Permissible relatives include Spouses, sons under 18 years of age, and unmarried daughters with proof of marital status. The sponsored resident of Saudi Arabia must obtain approval from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs before applying for a visa.
REQUIREMENTS :
The requirements below are only valid for British passport holders. For other country passport holders, please contact us for your country's specific requirements.
The passport must be valid for more than six months after the date of entry and have two blank pages facing each other.
Saudi Visa Application Form, (found in the form pack).
Two recent color photographs were taken against a white background and printed on high-quality photo paper.
An online visa application, we will complete on your behalf.
A clear copy of the Yellow Slip (Iqama Approval) or Residence Visa Authorization Number from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.
For applicants aged 15 and over, we can arrange a medical examination and FCO legalization, a medical report legalized by the FCO (Foreign & Commonwealth Office).
Original marriage certificate and birth certificate legalized by FCO and Saudi Embassy. Let's arrange legalization.
A copy of the spouse's passport and iqama.
For applicants aged 18 and over, an ACRO Police Certificate is legalized by the FCO. We can legalize FCO
Additional notes :
MOFA - Government invitation by the Ministry of External Affairs is required.
Visitors should not exceed the time allowed on their visa
The sponsored resident of Saudi Arabia must obtain approval from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs before applying for a visa.
We recommend that you do not make travel arrangements until visas have been secured and confirmed by us.
Saudi Business Visit Visa Requirements
If you intend to undertake business in Saudi Arabia, you will need a Saudi business visa. A business visit visa allows you to attend company events and business meetings in Saudi Arabia. An invitation letter is required whether applicants are employed, self-employed or sole traders. However, these visas are available to owners, chairmen, or directors of companies and corporations who wish to travel to Saudi Arabia without the need for an invitation from a company in Saudi Arabia, but at the discretion of the embassy. Applicants are required to submit proof of their business credentials. Click on Business Visa Requirements for more information.
REQUIREMENTS :
A Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs endorsement for a visa, or an invitation letter endorsed by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce addressed to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in the United Kingdom.
The passport must be valid for more than six months after the date of entry and have two blank pages facing each other
Saudi Visa Application and Declaration Form, (Forms can be found in the download pack)
Two recent color photographs were taken against a white background and printed on high-quality photo paper.
We will complete an online visa application on your behalf.
An invitation letter issued by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Saudi Chamber of Commerce.
Contact us for Company Support Letter Required Template.
Women under the age of 40 must have their invitation approved by the Saudi MOFA.
Additional notes :
You must ensure that you do not hold any existing Saudi visas. All previous visas must be expired or be canceled before you submit your new application, please request us to cancel the current visa before applying for a new one.
Visitors should not exceed the time allowed on their visa
A business visa does not grant the applicant the right to work for a company in Saudi Arabia
Business visa applicants can apply for their spouses and children under the age of 18 to accompany them. Such applications must be under an escort visa
We recommend that no travel arrangements be made until visas have been secured and confirmed by us.
Visit Family Saudi Visa Requirements
A family visit visa is issued to relatives of residents of Saudi Arabia for the short-term purpose of visiting Saudi Arabia. A resident of Saudi Arabia sponsoring a family visit visa needs to obtain approval from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs before applying for this type of visa. Family visit visas do not entitle the applicant to work or reside in Saudi Arabia.
REQUIREMENTS :
The requirements below are only valid for British passport holders. For other country passport holders, please contact us for your country's specific requirements
The passport must be valid for more than six months after the date of entry and have two blank pages facing each other.
Saudi visa application and declaration form, (found in the forms pack).
Two recent color photographs were taken against a white background and printed on high-quality photo paper.
An online visa application, we will complete on your behalf.
An authorized letter of invitation issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia is addressed to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia.
Proof of relationship legalized by the FCO, we can arrange the legalization
Medical Insurance through Ninjas (Visa Online System) We will arrange this at the time of visa application generation.
Additional notes :
Proof of relationship between the applicant and the Saudi resident sponsor is required.
Visitors should not exceed the time allowed on their visa
The sponsored resident of Saudi Arabia must obtain approval from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs before applying for a visa.
We recommend that you do not make travel arrangements until visas have been secured and confirmed by us.
Saudi Government Visit Visa Requirements
Government visas are accessible to the motivations behind visiting government institutions in Saudi Arabia. A company letter of support is mandatory to prove candidates' eligibility. A business visa does not entitle the candidate to work or reside in Saudi Arabia. The sponsored resident of Saudi Arabia must obtain approval from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs before applying for a visa.
REQUIREMENTS :
The requirements below are only valid for British passport holders. For other country passport holders, please contact us for your country's specific requirements.
Copy of invitation approved by MOFA Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The passport must be valid for more than six months after the date of entry and have two blank pages facing each other.
Saudi Visa Application Form, (found in the form pack)
Two recent color photographs were taken against a white background and printed on high-quality photo paper.
We will complete an online visa application on your behalf.
Contact us for Company Support Letter Required Template. The letter should be;
Addressed the Embassy
There will be an original document and the full address and contact number of the company.
Certified by the British Chamber of Commerce, we can arrange it.
The Embassy will not accept photocopied or electronically signed letters
Additional notes :
Your passport must not contain an Israeli visa or stamp
Visitors should not exceed the time allowed on their visa
The sponsored resident of Saudi Arabia must obtain approval from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs before applying for a visa.
Applicants wishing to apply independently from a company, ministry, or organization should submit a letter of employment outlining their qualifications.
We recommend that you do not make travel arrangements until visas have been secured and confirmed by us
Saudi Working Visit Visa Requirements
Working visit visas are available for undertaking short-term non-commercial work in Saudi Arabia. They are issued solely for undertaking non-business-related work in Saudi Arabia. A supporting institution in Saudi Arabia may have been approved by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs before the candidate applies for a visa. Applicants need a letter of welcome from their support organization in Saudi Arabia and a letter of introduction from their organization in the United Kingdom.
REQUIREMENTS :
The requirements below are only valid for British passport holders. For other country passport holders, please contact us for your country's specific requirements.
A Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs endorsement for a visa, or an invitation letter endorsed by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce addressed to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in the United Kingdom.
The passport must be valid for more than six months after the date of entry and have two blank pages facing each other.
Saudi visa application and declaration form, (found in the forms pack).
Two recent color photographs were taken against a white background and printed on high-quality photo paper.
We will complete an online visa application on your behalf.
An invitation letter issued by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Saudi Chamber of Commerce
Company support letter required, contact us for the template. The letter should be;
Addressed to the Saudi Embassy in London
There will be an original document and the full address and contact number of the company. The Embassy will not accept photocopied or electronically signed letters
Certified by the British Chamber of Commerce, we can arrange it.
For women under 40, their invitation must be from the Saudi MOFA.
Additional notes :
You must ensure that you do not hold any existing Saudi visas. All previous visas must have expired or been canceled before submitting your new application, otherwise, contact us to arrange cancellation.
Visitors should not exceed the time allowed on their visa
The validity of Saudi Embassy visas and passes depends on the visa sponsor.
Completed visas cannot be changed or extended once issued.
Applicants are allowed to hold a substantial Saudi visa at any time.
Candidates with an offshore profession will be allowed only one entry.
The invitation issued by the host organization must be for a solitary section visa.
We recommend that no travel arrangements be made until visas have been secured and confirmed by us
Student Saudi visa requirements
Students intending to study in any educational institution in Saudi Arabia must apply for a student visa. The sponsoring university in Saudi Arabia must be approved by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs before applying for a visa.
Certain age restrictions apply and applicants must:
Undergraduate and Language Courses - 17 to 25 years;
Post Graduate Courses (MA/MSc) – 30 years or less; And
Doctorates (PhD) – 35 years or younger.
REQUIREMENTS :
The requirements below are only valid for British passport holders. For other country passport holders, please contact us for your country's specific requirements.
The passport must be valid for more than six months after the date of entry and have two blank pages facing each other.
Saudi Visa Application Form, (found in the form pack).
Two recent color photographs were taken against a white background and printed on high-quality photo paper.
An online visa application, we will complete on your behalf.
A copy of the scholarship acceptance letter from the university in KSA.
Original visa letter of approval from the Saudi Cultural Attache Bureau in London addressed to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia.
Student visa approval number from university in Saudi Arabia.
The medical report was legalized by the FCO and the Saudi Embassy. We can arrange a medical examination and legalization for the report.
A copy of the applicant's CV.
A copy of the qualifications certified by the Saudi Cultural Attache Bureau.
Additional notes :
Student visa holders are also given access to the scholarship
Students should not overstay their visa
Students must respect the laws, regulations, and customs of Saudi Arabia
We recommend that no travel arrangements be made until visas have been secured and confirmed by us
Umrah Visa Requirements
Umrah visas are issued only to Muslims who wish to make the short pilgrimage to the Holy Kaaba in Mecca. The Consular Section of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in London is honored to inform all pilgrims that the Umrah visa is free. Make sure you plan to travel within 2 weeks of your visa issue date. Planning a trip for a religious pilgrimage can be a stressful experience with many things to consider and advise. Our Saudi Umrah Visa Consultants make this holy journey easy, fast, and very simple for you and your family. Please read the instructions given in the other tabs;
REQUIREMENTS :
Requirements below for all nationalities applying to Saudi residents. For other country passport holders, please contact us for your country's specific requirements.
A passport must be valid for more than six months after the date of entry.
Two recent color photographs were taken against a white background and printed on high-quality photo paper. Alternatively, you can take a photo with your mobile phone, then email it to us and we will print it out.
Visa approval from the Saudi MOFA and an online visa application will be completed by us on your behalf.
COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate – Second dose not more than 7 months old. Meningitis QCWY Certificate – Sometimes the Embassy will ask for it. The immigration officer may ask for it on arrival in Saudi.
Additional notes :
Visa validity starts from the date of issue
Umrah visas are only valid for 2 weeks from the visa issue date to travel to Saudi Arabia and you can stay in KSA for a maximum of 22 days.
This visa allows entry only to Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah.
Women need Moharram. Muharram's Father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather, and son can be 18 years or older as per Saudi Embassy/Consulate practices are considered Muharram.
Women above 45 years of age and a group of at least two persons are permitted without Moharram.
Hajj and Umrah visas are not valid for work or residence
Umrah-goers are requested not to bring political pictures, posters, written materials, or propaganda purposes to Saudi Arabia.
They must respect the laws, regulations, and customs of Saudi Arabia
We recommend that no travel arrangements be made until visas have been secured and confirmed by us
