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Every Saudi business visa needs a support letter confirming who you are and why you are travelling. Get it wrong and the application stalls at the visa centre. Here is exactly what it must contain, the format the embassy requires, and a template you can use.
Last updated: October 2026
What the letter must include
On your company letterhead, addressed to the Visa Officer at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (30 Charles Street, London W1J 5DZ):
- Company name, British registration number, and a short description of the company’s activities.
- Applicant’s full name exactly as shown on the passport.
- Passport number and nationality.
- Job title. This must match the job title on your MOFA invitation.
- Invitation number or visa number, from your MOFA invite (see our decode guide).
- Reason for travel, trip duration (days in the Kingdom, not the visa length) and approximate travel date.
- Visa type (Business Visit or Governmental) and number of entries (single or multiple).
- A line confirming the company assumes responsibility for the employee during their stay.
Format rules the embassy enforces
- Original letter with a wet-ink signature. Photocopies and digital signatures are not accepted.
- Printed on official company letterhead.
- Details must match your MOFA invitation and passport exactly. A mismatched job title is a common rejection reason.
Get the template
Download our editable employer support letter template. Fill in the highlighted fields, print it on letterhead and sign in ink. Send us a scan for a free pre-check before you post the original, so we catch any issue before the embassy does.
We draft, check and legalise your support letter at the Chamber of Commerce as part of our Saudi business visa service.
Employer support letter FAQs
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