Who requires a visa?
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab
Emirates;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first
connecting aircraft within 18 hours, provided holding valid onward
or return documentation, not leaving the airport and making no
further landing in Saudi Arabia, except nationals of Burkina Faso,
Mali, Niger and Nigeria who always require a transit visa.
(c) holders of re-entry permits and `Landing Permits' issued by the
Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (see Contact Addresses
section).
Restricted entry: (a) Holders of an Israeli passport or passports
with Israeli stamps in them. (b) Passengers not complying with Saudi
conventions of dress and behavior, including those who appear to be
in a state of intoxication, will be refused entry (see Social
Conventions section). (c) There are special regulations concerning
pilgrims entering Saudi Arabia. Contact the Consulate (or Consular
section at Embassy) for further information.
Saudi Arabia Visa Requirements
The following must be met in order to process your Visa
Passports must be valid for at least six months
Provide photocopies of everything you send or bring in with your
Visa Application
Medical Reports (when required) Must be stamped in your local
residence or application area by the local Health Department; and
also the Doctors medical ID number Must be included.
The photograph for your application should have the following
specifications:
White background.
Dimensions should not exceed 4x6 cm.
The face from forehead to chin should be 70 - 80 % of the vertical
dimension.
Business Visit Visa
A white visa application form, a valid passport and one photograph.
An original cover letter from a registered company or firm based in
the US indicating the name of the Saudi Arabian company, the nature
of the applicant's visit, length of stay and financial
responsibility. The letter must bear the company's stamp or seal.
An application from the sponsor in the Kingdom on the applicant's
behalf to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or an original letter of
invitation from the company in Saudi Arabia. This letter must be
signed and sealed by the company and stamped by the Saudi Chamber of
Commerce. For businesswomen, the invitation must come from the Saudi
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Diplomatic And Official Visa
A white visa application form, two (2) photographs, and a valid
official diplomatic passport.
A letter from the concerned US Departments or concerned Embassy.
Diplomatic and official visas are gratis.
Flight information must be furnished in detail, in particular the
last flight before entering Saudi Arabia.
Who requires a visa?
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab
Emirates;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first
connecting aircraft within 18 hours, provided holding valid onward
or return documentation, not leaving the airport and making no
further landing in Saudi Arabia, except nationals of Burkina Faso,
Mali, Niger and Nigeria who always require a transit visa.
(c) holders of re-entry permits and `Landing Permits' issued by the
Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (see Contact Addresses
section).
Restricted entry: (a) Holders of an Israeli passport or passports
with Israeli stamps in them. (b) Passengers not complying with Saudi
conventions of dress and behavior, including those who appear to be
in a state of intoxication, will be refused entry (see Social
Conventions section). (c) There are special regulations concerning
pilgrims entering Saudi Arabia. Contact the Consulate (or Consular
section at Embassy) for further information.
Saudi Arabia Visa Requirements
The following must be met in order to process your Visa
Passports must be valid for at least six months
Provide photocopies of everything you send or bring in with your
Visa Application
Medical Reports (when required) Must be stamped in your local
residence or application area by the local Health Department; and
also the Doctors medical ID number Must be included.
The photograph for your application should have the following
specifications:
White background.
Dimensions should not exceed 4x6 cm.
The face from forehead to chin should be 70 - 80 % of the vertical
dimension.
Business Visit Visa
A white visa application form, a valid passport and one photograph.
An original cover letter from a registered company or firm based in
the US indicating the name of the Saudi Arabian company, the nature
of the applicant's visit, length of stay and financial
responsibility. The letter must bear the company's stamp or seal.
An application from the sponsor in the Kingdom on the applicant's
behalf to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or an original letter of
invitation from the company in Saudi Arabia. This letter must be
signed and sealed by the company and stamped by the Saudi Chamber of
Commerce. For businesswomen, the invitation must come from the Saudi
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Diplomatic And Official Visa
A white visa application form, two (2) photographs, and a valid
official diplomatic passport.
A letter from the concerned US Departments or concerned Embassy.
Diplomatic and official visas are gratis.
Flight information must be furnished in detail, in particular the
last flight before entering Saudi Arabia.
Who requires a visa?
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab
Emirates;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first
connecting aircraft within 18 hours, provided holding valid onward
or return documentation, not leaving the airport and making no
further landing in Saudi Arabia, except nationals of Burkina Faso,
Mali, Niger and Nigeria who always require a transit visa.
(c) holders of re-entry permits and `Landing Permits' issued by the
Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (see Contact Addresses
section).
Restricted entry: (a) Holders of an Israeli passport or passports
with Israeli stamps in them. (b) Passengers not complying with Saudi
conventions of dress and behavior, including those who appear to be
in a state of intoxication, will be refused entry (see Social
Conventions section). (c) There are special regulations concerning
pilgrims entering Saudi Arabia. Contact the Consulate (or Consular
section at Embassy) for further information.
Saudi Arabia Visa Requirements
The following must be met in order to process your Visa
Passports must be valid for at least six months
Provide photocopies of everything you send or bring in with your
Visa Application
Medical Reports (when required) Must be stamped in your local
residence or application area by the local Health Department; and
also the Doctors medical ID number Must be included.
The photograph for your application should have the following
specifications:
White background.
Dimensions should not exceed 4x6 cm.
The face from forehead to chin should be 70 - 80 % of the vertical
dimension.
Business Visit Visa
A white visa application form, a valid passport and one photograph.
An original cover letter from a registered company or firm based in
the US indicating the name of the Saudi Arabian company, the nature
of the applicant's visit, length of stay and financial
responsibility. The letter must bear the company's stamp or seal.
An application from the sponsor in the Kingdom on the applicant's
behalf to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or an original letter of
invitation from the company in Saudi Arabia. This letter must be
signed and sealed by the company and stamped by the Saudi Chamber of
Commerce. For businesswomen, the invitation must come from the Saudi
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Diplomatic And Official Visa
A white visa application form, two (2) photographs, and a valid
official diplomatic passport.
A letter from the concerned US Departments or concerned Embassy.
Diplomatic and official visas are gratis.
Flight information must be furnished in detail, in particular the
last flight before entering Saudi Arabia.
Mahaboob Basha, mahaboob59@yahoo.co.in
