Foreigners planning to conduct business in Saudi Arabia are required to obtain a business visa. Below, we have compiled all the important information regarding this visa.
Which countries are eligible for a Saudi business visa? Here are the nationalities eligible to obtain a Saudi business visa:
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Holders of Schengen visas, US visas or UK visas.
Requirements for a business visa in Saudi Arabia
If you wish to apply for a business visa for Saudi Arabia, you must meet the following requirements:
- An original passport valid for at least six (6) months, with at least two (2) consecutive blank pages for visas. It must be a passport with a chip, also known as a biometric passport.
- An invitation letter issued by the Saudi MOFA and addressed to the Saudi consulate where you plan to apply.
- A letter from your employer confirming your employment and upcoming trip.
- Two recent color photos, taken on a white background and printed on high-quality photo paper.
- A copy of the Saudi identity card/Iqama card for foreigners.
- Copies of diplomas/certificates.
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV), that is to say a curriculum vitae.
Please note that depending on your situation, other documents may be required.
How to apply for a business visa for Saudi Arabia?
Here are the steps to follow to obtain a business visa for Saudi Arabia:
- Create an account on the MOFA website for your visa application.
- Fill in your information correctly online on the webpage.
- Pay your visa fees online. Cash payments at the embassy are no longer accepted.
- Download and print a copy of the application with the MOFA/reference number.
- Attach your visa documents to the printed form.
- Send this document to the nearest Saudi embassy through a registered agent. The embassy requires that you do not submit it in person and that you entrust the task to one of the registered agencies.
Validity of the Saudi business visa
The Saudi business visa has two types and validity periods:
- For a single-entry business visa, the maximum duration will be three months and the maximum length of stay will be thirty days.
- For a multiple-entry business visa, the visa can be issued for 6 months, 1 year, 2 years or 5 years and will grant a maximum stay of 90 days per trip.
Saudi business visa fees
Saudi business visas with a single entry cost around 807 SAR, while Saudi business visas with multiple entries are sold for around 1107 SAR.
Saudi business visa processing time
Processing times may vary. However, depending on the date the application is submitted, the normal processing time for a Saudi business visa can be up to 10 working days.
Advantages of the Saudi business visa
A business visa is the best option for travelers who wish to travel for work-related events such as meetings and conferences. Permitted activities must be aligned with the stated purpose of the visit as indicated in your invitation letter application. Depending on your field of activity, you may be eligible for the activities listed below as a business traveler in Saudi Arabia:
- Purchase items intended for sale outside the country.
- Participating in business meetings, negotiations, seminars, trade shows and conferences.
- Visit the company's facilities and factories.
- to perform Umrah
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