Saudi Arabia Visa Services is a professional London based visa agency that specialises in the issuance of:
- Saudi Arabia family visit visa
- Saudi Arabia business visa
- Saudi Arabia visitor visa
- Saudi Arabia work visa
Depending on the purpose of your trip, your contacts in Saudi and how long you will be there for, you must ensure you apply for the correct type of Saudi visa.
Below are tables for the main types of different Saudi visas available with information about who the visa is for, the process time and requirements, and important additional information.
If you are visiting this page and not a resident of the United Kingdom or EU, or a part of the 49 countries approved for an online visa (please see below), then please see our worldwide embassies directory list to contact your local Saudi Arabian embassy
| VISA TYPES | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| Saudi Family Visit Visa | If you are planning to visit your family or relatives in Saudi Arabia, The most important document that you will need is a MOFA – Ministry of Foreign Affairs Government Invitation. This can take anywhere from 3 to 5 days. Once this invite has been authorised, then it is faxed to you and Saudi embassy in London. |
| Saudi Business Visa | This Saudi visa will allow you to make short terms visits for business meetings, discussions and training events. You are able to obtain either a 3 month single entry Saudi visa or a 6 month multiple entry Saudi visa. You are entitled to up to a maximum of a 30 day stay during each visit. The Saudi visa government will dictate whether a single or multi entry visa for Saudi is issued. |
| Saudi Work Visa | This visa allows you to reside and work full time in Saudi. You will be required to provide the contract of employment, invites and other sites such as a medical report and attestation certificate of qualifications. Please visit our Saudi work visa page |
| Saudi Visitor Visa | If you are planning to visit relatives or friends in Saudi you will be required to provide a Saudi visitor invite. This is relatively straightforward. |
Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa
| Who is this visa for: | If you are planning to visit your family or relatives in Saudi Arabia |
| Processing time | 3 working days |
| Requirements | Saudi Arabia Visa Application Form Invitation Letter from the MOFA – Ministry of Foreign Affairs Passport Passport size photograph |
The most important document that you will need is a MOFA – Ministry of Foreign Affairs Government Letter of Invitation. This can take anywhere from 3 to 5 days to obtain. Once this invite has been authorised, then it is faxed to you and Saudi embassy in London.This visa type is also known as the Saudi Arabia visitor visa.
Saudi Arabia Business Visa
| Who is this visa for: | Business people looking to attend business meetings, discussions, training events and so forth. |
| Processing time | 3 working days |
| Requirements | Employer Support Letter Saudi Arabia Visa Application Form Invitation Letter from the MOFA Chamber of Commerce Passport Passport size photograph |
This Saudi visa will allow you to make short terms visits for business meetings, discussions and training events. You are able to obtain either a 3 month single entry Saudi visa or a 6 month multiple entry Saudi visa. You are entitled to up to a maximum of a 30, 60 or 90 day stay during each visit. The Saudi visa government will dictate whether a single or multi entry visa for Saudi is issued.
Saudi Arabia Work Visa
| Who is this visa for: | Applicants that have been officially offered employment with a firm job in Saudi Arabia by a locally registered company |
| Processing time | 3 weeks – 2 months approx |
| Requirements | Educational certificates (to be apostilled and legalised by the embassy and Saudi cultural bureau) Saudi Arabia Visa Application Form Visa Block Number Employment contract approved by the MOFA Passport Passport size photograph Completed medical report (to be apostilled and legalised) ACRO police check (to be apostilled and legalised) |
This visa allows you to reside and work full time in Saudi Arabia. You will be required to provide the contract of employment, invites and other sites such as a Saudi visa medical report and attestation certificate of qualifications which are Saudi embassy legalised and attested by the Saudi Arabia Cultural Bureau in London. Please visit our Saudi work visa page for more details.
Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa
| Who is this visa for: | This is available for applicants that reside in the UK, but do not have a British Passport, and are not a part of the 49 countries approved to apply for an online visa. The applicant must have a relevant UK visa allowing for either residence or work. |
| Processing time | 2 Working Days |
| Requirements | Saudi Visa Application Form Passport Passport size photograph Proof of UK residence in way of a UK visa Flight details (advised changeable/refundable) Travel itinerary Contact details of a person being visited in the Kingdom. Letter of employment from your UK employer confirming how long you have worked there. Please see the application pack for template as required by the Saudi Arabian embassy in London. |
This visa allows you to visit Saudi Arabia as a tourist, the visa must be submitted to the embassy along with all other documents and passport.
Saudi Arabia Online Visa
| Who is this visa for: | Applicants of the 49 approved countries who are allowed to apply for an online tourist visa for Saudi Arabia in order to visit for events/leisure/religious pilgrimage/visiting family or friends. |
| Processing time | 2 days |
| Requirements | Digital Photograph against a white background/no shadow Passport details Travel details Information of booked accommodation or details of persons visa applicant is visiting in Saudi Arabia |
Please note that this visa must not be used in the event that the applicant is intending to go for business meetings or commercial activities. There are different restrictions, visa durations, lengths, and permissions allowed.
Note that this visa will be emailed to you, and you can complete this online via our website Saudi online application form. You can also see the list of the 49 countries on our page. Please note that the applicant will also be issued with medical insurance which will be chargeable accordingly.
Saudi Arabia Umrah Visa
| Who is this visa for: | Travellers looking to traveller for Hajj or Umrah |
| Processing time | 2 working days |
| Requirements | Please note that the previous Umrah visa and Hajj visa has now been replaced with the Saudi online visa. Please see the online visa or tourist visa to get the appropriate visa for a religious traveller. |
Please ensure you have your travel booked early in advance.
Other common visa types:
The above visa types are the most popular types of visas that are issued. The list below are other types of visas that are issued from the Saudi Arabian embassy in London. If you require information on these, please contact one of our team members who will assist accordingly.
● Saudi Arabian Transit Visa
● Saudi Residence Visa
● Saudi Seaman Visa
● Saudi Diplomatic visa
● Extension of Saudi visa
● Official Travel
Common Job Titles for Saudi Arabia Visa Types
Please note that KSA visas are issued to travellers with different visa requirements and also job titles, and invited over by different departments. Please see a summary of this information below:
Saudi Arabian Business Visa
Common Purposes of trip:
General meetings, discussions, conference, discussing projects, meeting a client, opening a new branch – office jobs not related to any manual work
Common Job Titles:
Director (sales, product, technical, general), CEO, Consultant, Advisor, Manager (product, project, sales, office), HR, Administration Officer, Representative, Partner, Company Owner
Saudi Arabian Government Visa
Common Purposes of trip
This is is most common for those taking part in a conference (i.e Cancer Research conference), public event (panel talks, lectures, concert, charity event, sport event, Olympics OR the applicant is invited by a governmental body in Saudi Arabia i.e. Ministry of Defence, Royal Bank of Saudi, University or College, Association of Lawyers, Court of Justice, Hospital, Charity, Human Rights Organisation, Environmental Organisation, religious organisation etc.
Common Job Titles:
Professor, Dean, Master of Science, Lecturer, Scientist, Activist, Researcher, Medical Doctor, Veterinary, Nurse, Pilot, Border Control Officer, Military, Soldier, Flight Control Officer, Cabin Crew
Saudi Arabian Family Visit Visa Visa
Common Purpose:
To visit a family member that lives or currently works in Saudi Arabia (applicant and sponsor in Saudi MUST be related. Friends, partners without a marriage certificate and colleagues are not acceptable)
Common Relation:
Son, Daughter, Wife of the Son, Husband of the Daughter, Father, Mother, Cousin, Grandson, Wife, Husband, Stepfather, Stepmother, Sister, Brother, Husband of the Sister, Sister of the Wife etc.
Common Purpose: Doesn’t have to be specified and usually is not. It is a special type of visa for people who know members of Saudi Royal Family or other important people in KSA.
Saudi Arabian Personal Visa
Previous sponsors on LOI included King of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Prince or Princess, Minister, Politician and Immam
Contact Us
The above mentions the main type of Saudi arabia visas that are applied for. If you require further information on which type of Saudi visa is correct for you, then please contact us or email us between 9 – 5pm Monday-Friday.
Please note that we are not the embassy or an official government website, however a Saudi visa agency that acts as an agency ensuring that all “enumbers” and “ewallet” payments are made to the Saudi embassy, and full submission and processing is done on your behalf. If you wish to apply directly to the Saudi embassy, please visit there official website.
The above mentions the main type of Saudi visas that are applied for. If you require further information on which type of Saudi visa is correct for you, then please contact us or email us between 9 – 5pm Monday-Friday in a week.
Please note that we are not the embassy or an official government website, however a Saudi visa agency that acts as an agency ensuring that all “enumbers” and “ewallet” payments are made to the Saudi embassy, and full submission and processing is done on your behalf. If you wish to apply directly to the Saudi embassy, please visit there official website.
