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English and Standard Arabic speaking customer service agents are ready to assist you 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local Saudi Arabian time and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eastern Standard Time in the United States. The call center is closed on Saudi Arabian national holidays, as observed by the U.S. posts.

Notice: Please note that Call Center agents working hours during the Holy month of Ramadan will be from Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. local Saudi time and 3 a.m. to 9 a.m., Eastern Standard Time in the United States.

You can check the status of your application any time at the following website . 

Instant: Enter your passport number below to check on the status.

Email: Send an email to  [email protected]  and in the subject and/or body enter a valid passport number exactly as it was entered at the time the appointment was scheduled, and you will receive an automatic response with the status.

If you need help with your visa application or want to learn more about obtaining a visa to travel to the United States, please contact us via any of the means shown below. Visa application services call center agents are able to assist you via email, telephone or chat.

Please ensure you have your passport number, DS-160 number, and email address available when you call as they will be requested by the agent. 

Email: To reach a customer service representative via email, please write to [email protected] .

Telephone: Please contact a customer service representative using one of these telephone numbers:

• Callers in Saudi Arabia : Call  +966920033085 or +966-920025855.
• Callers in the United States: Call 1 703 520 2248.
• If you are calling from Saudi Arabia and would like our service to call you, please enter your local phone number from Saudi Arabia and click on Call. Number

Skype:  To use Skype to speak to a customer service representative during regular hours of operation, add a new contact to your Skype account with the Skype name  ustraveldocs-saudiarabia .

Chat: To chat with a customer service representative, please click the chat icon below. The chat icon will appear on this screen during regular business hours when an agent is available. Chat software works with Internet Explorer 8.0, Internet Explorer 7.0, Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 2, and Firefox 3.6.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you have experienced fraud or have been asked to pay any unnecessary fees to pay your MRV fee, schedule your visa interview, or ship documents to or from the consular section.

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Apply for a U.S. Visa

In saudi arabia.

Important Notice! Insert Message Here

• Payment Options
• DS-160 Information
• Appointment Wait Times
• Photos and Fingerprints
• Visa Waiver Program
• Security Regulations
• Apply for a Visa
• Pay My Visa Fee
• Complete My DS-160
• Schedule My Appointment
• Document Delivery Options
• Track and Retrieve My Passport
• Apply for an Expedited Appointment
• Renew My Visa
• Application Refused under INA 221(g)
• Submitting 221(g) Documents
• Visa Information
• Check My Immigrant Visa Petition Status
• Immigrant Visa Wait Times
• Select Document Delivery Address
• Travel Coordinator
• Group Appointments
• Diplomatic and Government Officials
• Visas for Applicants under 14
• U.S. Embassy and Consulates
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A-1 through A-2, C-2 through C-3 (transit) and G-1 through G-4 visas may be issued to diplomats and other government officials for official travel to the United States. Generally, the type of visa required by a diplomat or other government official depends upon their purpose of travel to the United States. There are very specific requirements which must be met by applicants in order to qualify for A, G or NATO visas under U.S. immigration law.

Applications for A-1 through A-2, C-2 through C-3, G-1 through G-4 visas may be submitted directly to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. All diplomatic and official visa applications must be accompanied by a diplomatic note from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs or foreign diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia or, for international organizations, an official letter requesting the issuance of a G visa. Diplomatic and official visa applications do not require payment of a visa application fee. Do not pay an MRV visa application fee through this site, as it will not be refunded.

A-3 or G-5 visa applicants (attendants, domestic or personal employees of persons in A-1 through A-2 or G-1 through G-4 visa status) must schedule an appointment directly with the U.S. Embassy as they require a personal interview with a consular officer and electronic collection of fingerprints. They do not require payment of a visa application fee.  Please email the name, passport number and a copy of the DS-160 confirmation page with barcode to:

• In Riyadh: contact us through our  Visa Navigator
• In Dhahran:  [email protected]  
• In Jeddah:  [email protected]

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) , headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is not considered an international organization for G-visa purposes. GCC employees traveling to the United States on official business or orders apply for B-1 visas.

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) are not considered international organizations for G-visa purposes. These organizations’ employees traveling on official business to the United States should apply for B-1 visas.

Application procedures

Official or diplomatic visa applications are accepted any working day from:

1:00-2:30 p.m.in the consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh

1:00-3:00 p.m.in the consular section of the U.S. Consulate General in Jeddah

1:00-3:00 p.m.in the consular section of the U.S. Consulate General in Dhahran

A courier may submit applications for diplomatic or official visas on behalf of the applicant. A-1/A-2 visas are for host country (i.e. Saudi Arabia) or third-country government employees traveling on official business or orders to the United States. G-1/G-2 visas are for host country (i.e. Saudi Arabia) or third-country government employees traveling on official business or orders to work at an international organization in the United States, e.g. International Monetary Fund/World Bank, Permanent Representation of the Saudi (or another foreign) government at the United Nations. G-4 visas are for employees of international organizations.

There is no application fee and no need for the applicant’s personal appearance since fingerprints are not required for official/diplomatic visa applications.

How to Apply for your Visa:

• Please fill out Visa Application Form online at https://ceac.state.gov/GENNIV/Default.aspx .
• Electronically submit the completed DS 160 visa application form to the respective U.S. Embassy or Consulate, e.g. U.S. Embassy Riyadh, U.S. Consulate-General Dhahran, U.S. Consulate-General Jeddah.
• Bring the print-out of the confirmation page only (with the barcode and uploaded photo) to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. e.g. U.S. Embassy Riyadh, U.S. Consulate-General Dhahran, U.S. Consulate-General Jeddah.
• Submit passport (ordinary, service or diplomatic) valid for at least 6 months as of the date you intend to enter the United States) with your application.
• Name and Passport number for applicant and family members if they are traveling with primary applicant
• Length of stay
• Destination in the U.S.
• Type of official assignment (official meeting, assigned to work for diplomatic mission, attending official training, etc.).
• Please specify what organization the meeting/mission/conference/training will be with.
• If the official anticipates multiple official trips, even if dates and locations are not yet certain, please state that in the diplomatic note or letter.
• Date and number for the diplomatic note or letter.
• Please submit your application  at least 3 weeks in advance of travel .  Many visa applications require additional administrative processing which can take several weeks, but processing times vary significantly. Cases not requiring additional processing can generally be issued in 2-3 weeks.
• The Consular Section will call the point-of-contact given at the time of submission of the diplomatic and official visa application to advise when the visa is ready for pick-up at the consular section from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Please address any questions to the Non-Immigrant Visa Chief at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. In Riyadh: Tel. 011-488-3800 or [email protected] . In Dhahran: Tel. 013-330-3200 Dhahran: [email protected] In Jeddah: Tel. 013-330-3200 Jeddah: [email protected]

For more information, please visit this web page or consult with your government or agency's administrative office responsible for visa issues.

You can visit the Department of State website for additional information about qualifying for Diplomatic and Official visas and for more specific information about A visas and G visas .

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