saudi arabia visit visa application form

Pardon Our Interruption

As you were browsing something about your browser made us think you were a bot. There are a few reasons this might happen:

• You've disabled JavaScript in your web browser.
• You're a power user moving through this website with super-human speed.
• You've disabled cookies in your web browser.
• A third-party browser plugin, such as Ghostery or NoScript, is preventing JavaScript from running. Additional information is available in this support article .

To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page.

• Latest News
• Jawazat and MOI
• Driving in KSA

• Family Visit Visa

How to apply family visit visa in Saudi Arabia?

Navigate here 👇

Expats with any Iqama profession can apply for a family visit visa and bring their family to KSA. In this article, we have explained the updated process to apply for a family visit visa in Saudi Arabia in 2023.

Who is eligible for a family visit visa?

The family visit visa can be applied for only the following people in Saudi Arabia. While relation 1-4 listed below is approved for everyone, relation 5-9 would be approved only if you have a good Iqama profession.

• Wife/Husband.
• Parents-in-Law.
• Grand Parents.
• Brother and his family (wife and children).
• Sister and her family (husband and children).
• Sister-in-Law (sister of the spouse). 
• Brother-in-Law (brother of the spouse). 

Requirements for the visa

You need the following documents to apply for the family visit visa;

• Applicant’s passport.
• Saudi visa of the Iqama holder person applying for the visa.
• 3 months of Iqama validity.
• No need to be physically present in KSA to apply.
• Activate Nafath app.

Now expatriates with any Iqama profession including labor and house drivers can also apply for a family visit visa.

Step 01: Log in to Nafath

In order to fill out the application for a family visit visa;

• Open this website https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/Account/
• Click on the “ Login ” button.
• Enter your Iqama Number .
• Approve the Nafath access .

Step 02: Fill out the application

On the next page, you will be given many options out of which you need to select;

• Family Visit Visa Application for Residents .

On the first page of the Saudi family visit visa application, the system will fetch your details while you need to enter;

• Saudi Visa Number is written on the work visa stamped on your passport when entering Saudi Arabia. In case you were born in KSA, you can leave the field blank.
• Click on the “ Add ” button.

Personal Details

On the next page, you need to enter the personal details of the family visit visa applicant such as;

• Name as per passport in ENGLISH ONLY .
• Fill out the rest of the application in Arabic .
• Enter Birth Date .
• Enter Birth Place .
• Select Gender .
• Occupational Status: Unemployed .
• Enter Mobile Number .
• Select Religion.
• Enter Relationship. Select Others if you want to apply for a family visit visa for someone else, such as a Brother or Sister.

Recently, many family visit visa applications have been rejected with the message “ نأمل تعبئة طلب جديد مع تدوين المهنة بشكل دقيق في خانة ( المهنة)، أطيب تحياتنا .” which means that the profession selected is inaccurate.

However, there is no profession of housewife, child, or retired in the list of professions provided above. We believe that this is a short glitch and soon the Saudi government will start to accept “Unemployed” profession.

Passport Details

Scroll down a little bit on the same page and enter the passport details of the applicant such as;

• Passport Number.
• Passport Type: Normal .
• Passport Issue Date.
• Passport Expiry Date.
• Passport Issue Place: The country of the passport holder.

Type of Visa

Now scroll down a little further and select the type of family visit visa you want to apply for in Saudi Arabia;

• The single-entry visit visa is issued for a period of 30 days only with 8 possible extensions of 30 days each i.e. 270 days.
• The multiple-entry visit visa is issued for a period of 90 days only which cannot be extended anymore.
• How to check Visit Visa validity in KSA?
• Coming from : The Embassy from where you want to stamp the visa.

If you want to apply for a family visit visa for more than one family member, click on the “ Add ” button again to enter the details of the second applicant who wants to come to KSA. Otherwise,

• Check “ Agreement Approval “.
• Click on the “ Save ” button.

Once done, the MOFA system will generate an application number. 

• Save the application number for future use.
• Print the application for further processing.

Step 03: Submit the application

In the next step, you need to submit the application to your employer to sign and stamp it.

• Private Employees: After this, submit the application to the chamber of commerce of the same city mentioned in the address above.
• Government Employees:  The government employees will submit the application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Domestic Workers:  The employer of the domestic workers will approve the visa through his Absher account. They don’t have to submit it anywhere.

Step 04: Check Visit Visa Application Status

Now keep on checking the family visit visa status from the MOFA website. As soon as the family visit visa is approved, send it to the country from where your family wants to enter KSA. https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/

In some cases, the MOFA requests some additional documents from the Iqama holder before approving the visa. If this is the case, you need to visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with the required documents.

Step 05: Submit the application to the Saudi Embassy

Your family will contact an agent to submit the application to the Saudi Embassy or Saudi Consulate. In Pakistan, your family will have to book an appointment with Etimad.

At this point, you need to pay the fee for the family visit visa to your agent. Here is an approximate breakup of the fee;

• Visa Fee: SR 300.
• Insurance: SR 100.
• Other Charges: SR 500.
• Total Fee: SR 800 approx.

Make sure the application is submitted to the Saudi Embassy within the family visit visa validity .

Step 06: Check Saudi Visa Status

After submitting your passport to the embassy, you can check the Saudi Visa status with the passport number online.

If the visa is stamped, you need to book a return ticket for the family visit visa holder. Saudi authorities have the right to deport a visit visa holder if he does not have a return ticket.

Family Visit Visa through Istiqdam

In some cases, you might have to apply for a family visit visa through Istiqdam. Here is how you need to proceed;

Required Documents

• Get the appointment from Istiqdam.
• Download the family visit visa application form, fill it in Arabic, and get it attested by the Chamber of Commerce.
• Introduction letter issued by the employer and stamped by the chamber of commerce.
• Copy of marriage certificate if you are applying for in-laws.
• Copy of Iqama and Passport.

Visit the Istiqdam office

• Submit all the documents to the Istiqdam office and get Green and White paper from them.
• After this fill the application online following the guidelines given above. Here is the link https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/Home/Services/citizens

Visit the MOFA

The last step is to visit the MOFA with a print of your online application along with the paper given to you by the Istiqdam. 

Once the documents are submitted, you can check the status of the approval of the application online.

For the latest updates, you can join our ✅ WhatsApp group or ☑️ Telegram Channel .

Never pay the full price🏷️; join  the 📢 Saudi Coupon Codes group and get sales updates and discount codes in one place.

RELATED ARTICLES MORE FROM AUTHOR

How to check saudi e-visa with qr code, how to get cheapest visit visa insurance in ksa, claim insurance on visit visa in saudi arabia, how to extend expired visit visa from outside ksa, visit visa holders must take insurance with covid19 coverage, how to cancel family visit visa in ksa.

The One Stop Guide to the Saudi eVisa for Tourists

I felt so shocked when on September 27, 2019, I heard that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had begun issuing the new Saudi eVisas for tourists, even that applicants are now being granted visas in as little as 5-30 minutes.

At first, I did not believe it. So, I decided to find out all about it. 

So what exactly is the Saudi eVisa? The Saudi eVisa allows nationals from 49 countries, aged 18 + to visit and stay in the kingdom for the purposes of tourism and/or Umrah for Muslims. It is valid either for 1 month (single visa) or up to 3 months (multiple entry) and is not renewable. Application, payment, and issue of the eVisa are done entirely online or with Visa On Arrival at the Saudi (air) port of entry.  

Today, the process of applying and issuing the Saudi eVisa as a tourist to Saudi Arabia is easy and quite straightforward. See below for more details.

However, before making the application, ensure you have all the correct documentation, provide all the information correctly, understand and accept the conditions of the Saudi eVisa .

Failure to do so can mean your application may be rejected and the money you paid for the fees will not be refunded. The correct procedure is explained in more detail below. Read it carefully to avoid costly mistakes.

Non-eligible visitors who are not from any one of the 49 countries can apply for the Saudi Visit Visa (see below) via a local Saudi embassy, consulate or mission. 

Also, Saudi eVisas can be had on arrival at the major Saudi ports (air/sea & land) located at special visa kiosks in the immigration control areas.     

Remember: NO SPONSOR is required for either!

The following is the cost for a Saudi eVisa, Visa on Arrival and an Embassy/ Consulate Visit Visa and is the same for all three . 

See below for more details about how to pay!

Who Is Eligible For The Saudi eVisa ?

Group a- eligible applicants, ( evisa and visa on arrival ).

Group A applicants must be 18 or over and a national of one of the following 49 countries. Also, see Colored Map!

Schengen, USA, and US Visits Visa Holders

However, they must show they have used their Schengen, US or UK V isit Visa to have traveled to and from those countries after it had been issued. To show this, an entry stamp must be shown.

The Saudi eVisa or the Visa On Arrival is valid ONLY if the visitor enters the kingdom using a national carrier, for example, Saudi Airlines, FlyNas, FlyaDeal or Saudi Gul Airlines.

Visas On Arrival can be issued by passport agents or using self-service machines based at the Saudi port. Agents will check eligibility before issuing a Visit visa. Applicants MUST:

• Be passport holder of any of the eligible countries OR
• US or UK or Schengen Visit Visa holder
• Have Valid Visit Visa (Not expired)
• Must be a Tourist or Business Visit Visa
• Must be a Visit Visa that is stamped at Port of Entry to US, UK or Schengen countries
• Must Travel To Saudi Arabia using Saudi national air carrier
• MUST HAVE a Credit Card with the name of The Saudi eVisa Applicant (Cash IS NOT accepted) Airlines will not allow you to fly without showing one

Note : Applicants MUST HAVE a Credit Card. The card must have the same name as the Saudi eVisa applicant. Saudi airlines will not allow you to fly to Saudi Arabia fly without one.

Who Is Eligible For The Saudi Visit Vis a? (Not Saudi eVisa )

Group b -non-eligible applicants, ( consulate visa).

Group B nationals not holding passports for the countries listed above, also including nationals holding a Schengen , US or UK Visit Visa can apply for the Saudi Visit Visa (Not an eVisa ) at their local Saudi embassy, consulate or Saudi mission. A Visit Visa will be granted to applicants on a case by case basis.

The Documents Required To Apply For The Saudi eVisa and Visit Visas .

Group a -eligible applicants (evisas).

• A passport of an eligible country with a minimum of 6 months validity 
• Proof of Age ( ID )
• Passport Photo  ( Must be 200 x 200-pixel photo not exceeding 100 KB ) See below
• Credit Card for Payment
• Accommodation Address ONLY in Saudi Arabia

Refunds are not possible if the Saudi eVisa is rejected. Also, overstayers with a Saudi eVisa will be charged 100 SR per day.

The applicant’s religion is not needed for the eVisa application. The eVisa is issued online in 5 to 30 minutes in most cases and then sent to the applicant via email.

Do I Need to Submit Photos for Saudi Arabia e-visa Application?

Hi! I love traveling and do several trips each year. I understand I have to meet strict visa requirements. Last year, my application was rejected because of an unsuitable photo. So, dissapointing! I don’t want the same to happen to you and that’s why I am sharing the following information . My Biometric Photos shows you EXACTLY how to make photos for the Saudi eVisa. Follow these important steps and your photo for the Saudi eVisa application WON’T ever be rejected. Verona Grajcevci @NextSEO

Group B – Non-Eligible Applicants (Visit Visas)

• A passport with a minimum of 6 months validity
• Proof of ID/Age etc.
• Proof of Home Address/ Accommodation
• Passport Photo  
• Return Ticket 
• Proof of Employment
• Bank Statement (3 months)
• Travel Itinerary

Refunds are not possible if the Saudi Visit Visa is rejected. Also, overstayers on a Visit Visa will be charged a penalty of 100 SR per day.

The applicant’s religion is not needed in the application. The Visit Visa is issued in 1 to 2 business days in most cases and then stamped in the applicant’s passport. 

6 Easy Steps To Apply For The Saudi eVisa

The application process is easy and can be completed in the following way:

• Complete the Application Form
• Pay for the Visa
• Get Your Saudi eVisa Issued

Before making your application take 5 minutes to watch this helpful YouTube video by a Chinese national regarding overcharging Saudi eVisa agencies and learn to avoid the money traps.

The Six Easy Steps

The application process has six main steps. For each step, you have only 10 minutes to fill in the information. If you time out, you can click to continue for a further 10 minutes.

Take care you are using the official government visa website and be sure to enter all your information correctly. The name and details you enter should match exactly the name in your passport. Failure to do so will cause the cancellation of your eVisa and loss of the fee amount.

The steps are outlined in more detail in the following 1-6 steps below.

Personal Information

Begin, Select passport-type then & enter:

• Passport Country
• Secret Question/Answer
• Contact Info
• Marital Status
• Nationality
• Country of Birth
• Country of Residence

Upload passport photo  (Must be 200×200 pixel photo not exceeding 100 KB). Then , select the uploaded passport photo and file name.

Passport Information

Type and Enter : 

• Passport Type
• Passport Number
• Expiration Date
• Address in Saudi Arabia (Only where you will stay and NOT the Booking Information/Confirmation etc.)

Medical/Health Insurance

Choose your medical insurance

Terms and Conditions 

Read and agree to the terms and conditions. 

Application Review

Check and review your application. This is Important ALL details are correct.

Type in credit card details and pay the fee. 

Payment and eVisa Conditions

Saudi eVisa -The Cost 

Saudi evisa -the validity.

All three types of Saudi tourist visas ( Visit, & single/multiple entry Saudi eVisa ) are valid for use for 1 year AFTER the date of issue.

However, a single entry Saudi eVisa allows applicants to stay in the kingdom for up to 1 month only and must be used within 1 year of issue.

A multiple entry Saudi eVisa allows you to arrive, leave and return to Saudi Arabia ( unless stated otherwise ) but it is valid and can only be used for up to 3 months AFTER the first date of entry. This too and must be used within 1 year of issue.

For multiple entry eVisa only, you can leave and reenter Saudi Arabia as many times as you wish during those valid three months.

Renewals : All three Saudi Visit visas cannot be renewed. 

Airport Visa Eligibility Precheck  

At the airport before boarding your flight to Saudi Arabia, the airlines at check-in will conduct a precheck for visa eligibility before they accept your luggage. 

The Saudi eVisa will enable you to enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at ALL major ports of entry using any of the Saudi Arabian national air carriers for example, Saudi Airlines, FlyNas, FlyaDeal or Saudi Gul Airlines.

Applicants Who Are Under The Age of 18 

Applicants under the age of 18 ( Minors ) CANNOT use the Saudi eVisa service, nor apply for Visa on Arrival or for a Visit Visa via the Saudi consulate.  

A representative person can apply on behalf of a Minor as a Guardian , but MUST have the authority to do so and MUST agree to the Saudi eVisa Terms and Conditions on behalf of the applicant Minor .

Overstaying 

Saudi eVisa or Visit Visa holders will be charged a penalty of 100 SR per day for each day beyond the expiration date of the visa for the days he/she remains in the kingdom. 

Special Information and Conditions

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ( KSA ) provides the electronic Saudi eVisa to visit the kingdom on a short term basis. It is designed to speed up the process of obtaining a visit visa to the kingdom and is operated by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage ( SCTH ).

Saudi eVisa Applicants Must:

• Provide a valid email address
• Obey Saudi Laws and Ensure the Welfare and Security of the Kingdom
• Not contravene Sharia law, national security nor violate prevailing moral principles 
• Enter the Saudi port using the same passport as used in the Saudi eVisa application
• Carry a hard copy (paper copy) and soft copy of the Saudi eVisa upon arrival at the Saudi port of entry
• Submit to biometric identification by immigration authorities at the port of entry
• Not use the Saudi eVisa to perform Umrah, Hajj, paid work or business. 
• Have funds to support themselves during their stay in the kingdom
• Agree that they are subject to local Saudi laws at the port of entry
•  Agree that SCTH can suspend the application or terminate the Saudi eVisa if an applicant fails to pay the eVisa fee, gives false/wrong information in the original application or fails to abide by the terms and conditions as set out in the  Saudi eVisa contract. 

Related Questions

Can I use the Saudi eVisa for other than tourism? Yes! However, most of the eligible 49 countries cannot because they are non-Muslim countries barring Brunei, Malaysia and Kazakhstan. The Saudi eVisa must be used only for tourist purposes for non-Muslims. Muslims CAN do Umrah but not Hajj, work or conduct business. These other three are NOT permitted under the Saudi eVisa terms and conditions.

What will happen if I break the Saudi eVisa terms and conditions? Contravening the Saudi eVisa terms and conditions can lead to cancellation of the eVisa, fines, possible arrest, and/or imprisonment for violations of a more serious nature.  Please remain alert at all times and commit to following Saudi laws, rules, and regulations.

Will more countries get added to the list of 49 currently eligible countries? People in Muslim countries feel upset because their country does not appear on the list of 51 countries eligible for the Saudi eVisa Inshallah! In the future, more and more countries will be added.

Salam Allekum! Hi there! Thanks for reading. Contact the Editor Mohammed Francis directly at [email protected] with any questions or queries.

Mohammed Francis

I am a UK national, a college teacher, father of 3, writer and blogger.

Recent Posts

Can Muslim Women Wear A Towel As Head Cover (Hijab)?

One day, a Muslim woman wrote me an email to ask if Islam permits women to wear a towel on their heads as an Islamic head cover (Hijab). She explained that she was going on vacation with her...

5 Reasons Women Should Take A Guardian (Mahram) To The Pilgrimages Hajj or Umrah

Today, Saudi Arabia allows Muslim women to do an Islamic pilgrimage (Hajj / Umrah) without a chaperone (Mahram). However, for centuries, it was not possible. A male relative had to accompany...

The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia

Consular & Travel Services

• Government Visa
• Diplomatic & Official Visas
• Diplomatic Missions & Organizations
• Tourist Visa
• Business Visit Visa
• Employment Visa
• Residence Visa
• Premium Residency Visa
• Newborn Visa
• Extension of Exit/Re-Entry Visa
• Family Visit Visa
• Companion Visa
• Personal Visit Visa
• Hajj and Umrah Visa 
• Student Visa
• Applying in person at the embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Via Mail to the Embassy's address: 601 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20037.
• Through the Embassy's authorized travel agencies .

General Note 

• Visitors should not overstay their visas.
• Visitors must abide by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic laws and regulations, respecting social values and traditions at all times.
• The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s laws on drug trafficking are strictly enforced. Violators are subject to severe penalties, which may include the death penalty.

Consulate Hours

• Passports or documents may be dropped off at the Embassy in Washington between  10:00AM to 12:00PM on weekdays for drop offs and pick ups.    No appointment is needed.
• Please note schedule could change without notice.  Ramadan business hours .
• Incomplete applications or passports will be returned to applicants without processing. 

Mail Policy 

• Mailing passports: Include a pre-paid return label and envelope (from FedEx, UPS, or USPS only) with the return address label filled out completely. A proper pre-paid return envelope must include a “PRE-PAID” label.  Return envelops showing only account numbers are no longer accepted as proof of pre-payment. Credit cards, checks, money orders, or cash will not be accepted for return mailing.  Any package without a proper pre-paid return envelope and label will be put on hold until a proper return envelope is received. It is the applicant’s responsibility to determine the EXACT return shipping cost. All labels must have a tracking number and applicants are advised to keep both incoming and outgoing tracking numbers for their records. The Embassy does not accept international packages. 
• No cash, credit card, or personal check will be accepted.

Personal Visa Request   //

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  Service Description

  service beneficiaries,   conditions and requirements.

• Complete the online form via visa services at Ministry of Foreign Affairs web site.
• Enter all the data in Arabic except if  the visitors are not from Arab nationalities, in that case their names should match their passports.

  Services and steps

• ​​ Entre this site  Visa services platform ​
• Follow the following: Individuals < Citizen < Personal Visit Visa Application
• Follow the site instructions ​

We inform you that the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Portal uses the cookies to meet basic security requirements and to ensure that the Portal works properly!

Saudi Visit visa

Table of contents, eligibility.

Saudi nationals and legal residents wishing to host first-degree relatives in Saudi Arabia can apply for a Saudi visit visa on behalf of the foreign relative. Saudi companies and entities wishing to host a manager of a foreign company or needing to conduct commercial meetings or negotiations can apply for a Saudi business visit visa on the foreign national’s behalf.

Saudi nationals wishing to host a friend in Saudi Arabia can apply for a Saudi personal visit visa on the foreign national’s behalf.

Processing Time

Saudi visit visa requirements.

Foreign national must hold a passport that is valid for 6 months from the date of entry into Saudi Arabia. Passport must have at least 2 successive blank pages for official use.

Personal photos

Foreign national should take 2 recent color photographs; against a white background; 2x2 inches; natural facial expressions; 80% face; no eyeglasses; no head wear, except for religious reasons.

Application

Applicant should fill out the relevant Saudi visa application form for the Saudi visa being applied for through the Saudi MOFA portal.

Application Steps

Fill out visa application.

The Saudi host fills out an online Saudi visit visa application form at the Saudi MOFA portal, complete with personal data and other requested information. Print and sign the Saudi visit visa application form.

Pay visa fees

The Saudi host pays the Saudi visit visa fees online at the Saudi MOFA portal, using a valid credit or debit card. A visa approval number is generated for the invitee to then use.

Submit visa application

Invitee should mail or visit the nearest Saudi Arabia embassy or representation office to submit the visa application, based on their visa approval number.

Receive approved visa

If approved, your Saudi visit visa will be mailed to you or can be retrieved from the Saudi Arabia embassy or representation office where you applied. Check that all the visa information is correct and matches the information on your passport.

Visa extension

Saudi visa faq, is saudi arabia issuing tourist visas.

The Saudi tourist e-Visa is available to 65 countries and GCC residents. You can apply for your Saudi tourist e-Visa through SaudiVisa.com. Foreign nationals not eligible to apply online for a Saudi tourist e-Visa should apply for a Saudi tourist “sticker” visa at their nearest Saudi embassy or representation office abroad.

How long does it take to get a Saudi visit visa?

How can i get a mofa visit visa.

What are you looking for?

Checklist for visit visa.

Documents Required for Visit Visa Application

Application form duly filled ( online VIDEX or manual) and signed by the applicant

In case of minors (below 18 years of age): Parental Authorization Both parents must sign the parental authorization and also have to sign the application form. From 16 years of age also the minor has to sign the application form. Passport copies of parents (with signatures!) have to be attached to the application.

Original passport: Copy of the passport data and signature page and previous Schengen visas including entry/exit stamps. The passport needs to be duly signed and valid for at least 3 months after the planned date of return.

Photograph: One recent biometric photograph (35mm X 45mm) not older than 6 months with white/bright background. (loose, not attached to application form). No headgear except hijab.

Travel Health Insurance Certificate with coverage of at least EUR 30.000 The insurance must cover the entire period of intended stay, be valid for all Schengen States and cover any expenses which may arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment, not excluding COVID-19 infections or death during the stay .

Original invitation letter + ID/residence card copy: Invitation letter from a family member or friend in Germany mentioning the relationship, reason and period of visit. The letter must contain an issuing date, the full address and signature of the inviting person.

A formal invitation letter to be filled and signed by the inviting person at the competent municipality office/ aliens’ authority in Germany is recommended for non-Saudi applicants and compulsory for them if they do not have sufficient own funds. (to be provided in original and copy)

Flight reservation: Copy of the round trip airline reservation with passenger details and the complete travel itinerary. (stay should not exceed 90 days)

Declaration letter and family Iqama if relevant: Letter from one family member explaining the relationship with the applicant and declaring responsibility for all the expenses of all family members which may incur during the entire trip to the Schengen-area.

Employment letter/ Sponsor letter: Stating the purpose of the visit, date of joining the company, job position, further duration of the contract and whether it will be renewed, monthly salary and allowances of the applicant/ sponsor. The letter has to be attested by the Chamber of Commerce. Cost coverage by employer/ sponsor if relevant.

For self-employed individuals/ businessmen: Commercial Registration .

For holders of diplomatic or special passports: Letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs or respective Embassy.

For private/domestic staff: a letter from the sponsor and a copy of the work contract.

Original Bank Statements: Recent bank statements of the past 6 months proving the monthly salary transfer and with sufficient funds available for the intended stay. The bank statements have to be stamped by the bank.

For Saudi nationals bank statements of the past 3 months are sufficient.

For Saudi nationals: Photocopy of Saudi National ID Card (with translation) if the place of birth is not indicated in the passport

Additional Documents for Non-Saudi Nationals

Exit & Re-Entry visa (in English and Gregorian calendar)

Official excerpt of the Electronic Exit Re-Entry Visa (Absher/Muqeem) with exact dates ( Exit before ….. /Return before …) and expiration date of the Iqama, which should be valid at least 3 months after the planned date of return.

Photocopy of Residence Permit (Iqama) with translation as well as Absher excerpt („family services“) for the applicant and Iqama copies of all family members residing in Saudi Arabia.

• Top of page

Saudi Visa Application Form

Visiting Saudi Arabia and need a Saudi visa form? Find and download the right visa form for your needs, here.

The Saudi Visa for your Trip to Saudi Arabia

If you are considering of going to  Saudi Arabia as a tourist or to meet a family or on a business trip, then applying for a Saudi visa can become a necessary task.

Usually, a visitor should be able to apply for the required Saudi visa online/ at the nearest Saudi embassy in the country of your residence.

General Visa Requirements and Validity Period of Saudi Visa

It is advisable to check the Saudi visa requirements, before applying for your visa to Saudi Arabia.

A brief summary of the most important requirements and conditions when obtaining the visa for Saudi Arabia:

• You do not plan to carry out unpaid job that can otherwise be undertaken by a paid staff in Saudi Arabia.
• You do not intend to participate in an employment relationship in Saudi Arabia.
• You do not plan to provide services to Saudi organisations (this is allowed with a Saudi work visa or business visa).
• You do not plan to offer or market services or products to consumers in Saudi Arabia.
• You and your family members are not in debt to the Saudi Arabia Government.
• You do not pose a threat to the health or safety and security of residents of Saudi Arabia.
• You are able to demonstrate that you have sufficient financial resources to cover your trip and return from Saudi Arabia.

Do I need a Saudi visa?

It relies on your citizenship as well as the type of travel document you are using to travel to Saudi Arabia.Please visit here to verify if you require a Saudi visa.

Exactly who can obtain a Saudi visa?

Any individual wanting to go on holiday to Saudi Arabia can make an application for a Saudi visa.

There are many kinds of visa for Saudi Arabia which you can use as a visitor to Saudi Arabia. If you are not sure which kind of Saudi visa you require to apply, please contact the nearest Saudi visa office to obtain further information as purpose of this web page is to give you basic overview when requesting Saudi visa.

What type of Saudi visa do I need?

This depends on three factors:

• The citizenship according to your passport – If the citizenship according to the passport is from a country that is on visa free travel to Saudi Arabia or eligible to obtain a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, then you may not need to get a Saudi visa prior to departure from your home country. Please click here to find out if you need a Saudi visa.
• The timeframe of your trip in Saudi Arabia – If you wish to remain in Saudi Arabia for a much shorter period less than ninety days, then you can obtain the Saudi visa. If you like to stay longer, then speak to the nearest Saudi visa office to secure the suitable visa for your travel.
• The activities you hope to execute in Saudi Arabia – If your sole reason of travelling is for tourism, then you can apply for all kinds of Saudi visas stated on this page.

General Visa Application Requirements to Get Saudi Tourist Visa

• Holiday visa application for Saudi Arabia – Completed Saudi visa Form.
• Original and signed passport – The passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months prior to going into Saudi Arabia and 3 months after departing Saudi Arabia. It has to have a minimum of two extra visa web pages and can not be older than 10 years.
• Passport type photo – Photo must be no older than six months and must be 35 x 40mm in size.
• Previous passport – Give a previous passport if you had any.
• Previous visas – Copies of previous Saudi visas information if you had any.
• Flight tickets to Saudi Arabia – Reservation of return or round trip flight tickets. In some circumstances the Saudi visa office may request prepaid air travel tickets to Saudi Arabia.
• Travel insurance policy – Evidence of travel insurance coverage with a minimum cover set by the Saudi consular office provided with the Certificate of Insurance and the table of benefits. The travel insurance policy must cover the cost of repatriation for medical reasons and the Certificate of Currency must be issued by an insurer. If you are thinking about using your credit card travel insurance for your travel to Saudi Arabia, please get in touch with Saudi consular office for additional information and travel insurance coverage requirements for the Saudi visa.
• Original bank declarations – Original bank statements for the last 3 months showing enough funds to cover your trip in Saudi Arabia. If statements are printed online then it has to be Validated (stamped) by the bank officials.
• Hotel Reservations in Saudi Arabia – Copy of confirmed hotel reservations including name of the applicant, name and address of the hotel, length of stay. In the majority of situations, only bookings which are partially or completely pre-paid can be accepted.
• Work letter – This letter needs to be: original and signed letter from employer written on company letter head paper, confirming your ongoing employment, the status of employment, monthly salary and annual leave. Likewise, please offer your three latest pay slips. If you are self-employed: provide certified copies of business registration, tax return.
• For students. Please provide the following:
• Evidence of present student status: Certificate of Enrollment.
• Original and signed letter from university written on university letter head paper, affirming ongoing enrolment, confirming the payment of tuition fees or any type of scholarships, and confirming semester break.
• Insurance policy from Organisation/University– Supply a letter from the University stating the purpose, period of travel and confirmation that you are going to be covered by the insurance coverage for the entire journey in addition to the Certificate of Currency and summary of benefits.

As a whole, visa applications for Saudi visa should be sent for an optimum of 6 months, and no behind 15 days, before the journey.

© 2021 Visa Application Form

• Terms and Conditions
• Privacy Policy

Home → Apply Visa → Visa Type

Visa Information

Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.

Tourism / Other Private Visits

Documents required, photo specifications, processing time, download forms.

Application is applicable in case you are travelling for tourism. This visa is given for a travel period of less than 90 days

The applicable visa fee is in Saudi Riyal (SAR) as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.

Applicant shall be levied a service charge of SAR 169.08(VAT Included) per application over and above visa fees.

Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application centre at nominal price.

All optional services are non-refundable.

Photograph Quality

The photographs must be:

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-40mm in width
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• In sharp focus and clear
• Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

The legal processing time for Saudis is 15 working days and for Non-Saudis is 20 working days.

Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Al Khobar, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics

Dear Applicants,

The withdrawal of passport is not allowed during the processing of application. Please prepare/plan you trip accordingly.

For Visa Application Form : please fill online application by using below mentioned website :

• Application Form
• Portal of Portuguese / Visa Communities

Business/conference/training

Business visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for business purposes. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days.

Close Relatives / Family Member Visits

Visit to family or friend visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for visiting your family member or friend. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days

Transit visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for Transit purposes.

National Visa

Visas for visits exceeding three months, whether for study, training, working or residence, shall be national visas issued by Portuguese Embassy in accordance with its national legislation. These types of visas are only valid for the national territory of the concerned country.

Portugal Embassy in Saudi Arabia will require at least 90 days to process the Visa application after submission at VFS or after Embassy interview (if Embassy interview is required). However, this deadline may be extended up to 60 days and even, exceptionally, 90 days, if a more detailed examination of your application and/or additional documents are required.

RESIDENCY VISA (D TYPE Long Stay)

TEMPORARY VISA (E TYPE Short Stay)

Residency Visa (D Type Long Stay)

D Type Long Stay Visa - for more than 1 year

D1 - Subordinate Work Activity

• D2 - Independent Professional Activity or Migrants Entrepreneurs
• D3 - Teaching Purposes, Highly Qualified Subordinated/Cultural Activity

D4 - Study, Higher Education, Students Exchange, Internships, Volunteer Work and Research

D6 - family reunification.

• D7 - Fixed Residence (Retirement, Religious purpose or Individual Revenues)
• D8 - Professional Activity Done Remotely - “Digital Nomads”
• D9 - Accompanying Family Member Applying for a Residence Visa
• D10 - Job Seeker Visa– Up to 120 Days

Download Form

Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.
• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

• Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with. Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

The processing time for the application is approximately 90 days, unless otherwise stipulated by the Portugal Embassy depending on the supporting documents submitted.

Click here for filing a visa application form.

D2 - Independent Professional Activity Or Migrants Entrepreneurs

D3 - teaching purposes, highly qualified subordinated/cultural activity.

Note : If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with. Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

D7 - Fixed Residence (Retirement, Religious Purpose Or Individual Revenues)

Dr - professional activity done remotely - “digital nomads”, df - accompanying family member applying for a residence visa, dp - job seeker visa– up to 120 days.

Important Instruction:

All applicant who intends to enter and stay in Portugal to look for a job, must express interest in enrolling in the Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP), the Portuguese Public Employment Service, before submitting a Job Search Visa (Job Seeking Visa) application.

To make the expression of interest declaration for registration with the IEFP, an applicant must visit the website and fill the form: https://www.iefp.pt/declaracao-visto-de-procura-de-trabalho and submit the same on the day of appointment with VFS. Application cannot be accepted without complying on the above instructions.

Application form from the Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP) - https://www.iefp.pt/declaracao-visto-de-procura-de-trabalho

Temporary Visa (E Type Short Stay)

E Type Short Stay Visa - for more than 3 months and less than 1 year

E1 - Medical Treatment

• E2 - Transfer of Workers to the World Trade Organization (WTO)
• E3 - Independent Work Purpose (Less than 6 months)
• E4 - Scientific research, academic teaching, and highly qualified activity purposes (for less than a year)

E5 - Amateur Sports Purposes

• E6 - Study, Study Exchange, Unpaid Professional Internship, Voluntary Service and International agreement with PT

E7 - To Accompany Patient in Medical Treatment

E8 - seasonal work purpose, e9 - professional training, er - professional activity done remotely - “digital nomads”, ef - accompanying family member holding temporary stay visa, e2 - transfer of workers to the world trade organization (wto), e3 - independent work purpose (less than 6 months), e4 - scientific research, academic teaching, and highly qualified activity purposes.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here

E6 - Study, Study Exchange, Unpaid Professional Internship, Voluntary Service and International Agreement With Pt