Saudi Embassy Applications

Please note that hajj and tourist visas to Saudi are currently suspended due to the corona virus.

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All visitors travelling to Saudi Arabia must have compulsory medical insurance purchased when paying for visa applications.

All applicants travelling to Saudi Arabia on work visas must have their academic certificates attested by the Saudi Culture Bureau in London then legalised by the Foreign and Common Wealth Office and further attested by the Saudi embassy before an application can be made to the embassy.​​

The introduction letters provided by the applicants to support their applications for a commercial visit visa, working visit visa and businessman visit visa to Saudi Arabia, must be on original company headed letter and stamped by the British Arab Chamber of commerce or London Chamber of commerce.

All Introduction letter must adhere to the exact format stated by the Embassy. All non-UK passports holders, must provide proof of residency in the UK. In some cases original birth certificates must also be provided  and  legalised in the Foreign Office.​​All non-UK birth / marriage certificates must be stamped in the Foreign Office in the originating country.

    Saudi Visas

    Application Process

    Saudi Commercial Visa

    1. One application form duly completed and signed by the applicant.

    2. One passport-sized photographs on a white background

    3. The passport should have 2 blank pages facing each other and must be valid for at least 6 months.

    4. A letter of invitation from the Saudi host company or a pre-approved MOFA visa.5. An original introduction letter from the British company that the applicant works in. Letter must be on the company's letterhead and must be addressed to the Saudi Embassy supporting the applicant's trip. ​Validity of visa starts from the date of arrival in KSA.Period of stay begins upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.

    NOTE:  UK letter must be written in the exact format as the embassy requires, otherwise the application will be rejected.

    Saudi Commercial Visa

    1. One application form duly completed and signed by the applicant.

    2. One passport-sized photographs on a white background

    3. The passport should have 2 blank pages facing each other and must be valid for at least 6 months.

    4. A letter of invitation from the Saudi host company or a pre-approved MOFA visa.5. An original introduction letter from the British company that the applicant works in. Letter must be on the company's letterhead and must be addressed to the Saudi Embassy supporting the applicant's trip. ​Validity of visa starts from the date of arrival in KSA.Period of stay begins upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.

    NOTE:  UK letter must be written in the exact format as the embassy requires, otherwise the application will be rejected.

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    Saudi Family Visit Visa

    1. One application form duly completed and signed by the applicant.

    2. One passport-sized photographs on white or light gray background.

    3. The passport should have 2 blank pages facing each other and must be valid for at least 6 months.

    4. Applicants must have an authorised visa or invitation from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs obtained by their Sponsor in Saudi Arabia.

    5. Proof of  the relationship between the inviting sponsor and the applicant is needed. 6. Marriage and birth certificates must be legalised in the Foreign and Common wealth Office in London Note: Visa validity starts from the date of issue and period of stay begins upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.

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    Saudi Resident Visa

    1. One application form duly completed and signed by the applicant.

    2. Two passport-sized photographs on a white background.

    3. The passport should have 2 blank pages facing each other and must be valid for at least 6 months.

    4. Applicants must have a valid residency visa obtained by their Sponsor in Saudi Arabia.

    5. Applicants applying for residency should provide a medical report for persons 15 aged years and over, completed by a competent medical authority and legalised by the UK Foreign and Common Wealth Office.  

    6. If applicable original marriage certificate must be  legalised in the Foreign and Common Wealth Office in London or it's country of original.

    7. Original birth certificates must be legalised in the Foreign and Common Wealth Office.

    8. Copy of sponsor’s 'iqama'.

    9. Copy of sponsor’s passport.

    10. Disclosure and Barring Service- Standard Check (Police check) Must be done and the original legalised in the Foreign and Common Wealth Office.   Note: Visa validity starts from the date of issue.

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    Saudi Work Visa

    1. One application form duly completed and signed by the applicant.

    2. Two passport-sized photographs on a white background.

    3. The passport should have 2 blank pages facing each other and must be valid for at least 6 months.

    4. Work visa.  The job title and nationality written in the work visa must match that of the applicant.

    5. Applicants should provide a medical report duly completed by a competent medical authority and legalised by the UK Foreign and  Common Wealth Office.

    6. Applicants should provide a letter of introduction from the Sponsor in Saudi Arabia.

    7. Copy of employment contract.

    8. Original academic qualification degree certificates must be first attested by the Saudi Culture Bureau in London then legalised by the UK Foreign and Common Wealth Office and attested by the Saudi Embassy before Visa application takes place.

    9. C.V.

    10. Power of attorney submitted electronically by your Saudi Sponsor, also know as 'E Wekala'

    11. Disclosure and barring Service- Standard Check (Police check) Must be done and the original legalised in the Foreign and Common Wealth Office.​​​​   Note: Visa validity starts from the date of issue.

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    Saudi Business Visa

    1. One application form duly completed and signed by the applicant.

    2. One passport-sized photographs on a white background

    3. The passport should have 2 blank pages facing each other, and must be valid for at least 6 months.

    4. A letter of invitation or a pre-approved MOFA Visa from the Saudi host company

    5. An original introduction letter from the British company that the applicant works in.  Letter must be  on the company's letterhead and must be addressed to the Saudi Embassy  supporting the applicant's  trip.  Validity of visa starts from the date of arrival in to KSA.  Period of stay begins upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.​  

    NOTE:  UK letter must be written in the exact format as the embassy requires, otherwise the application will be rejected.

    application Form

    Payment process

    Payment process:
    1. Click on Buy now button ( you will be directed to PayPal sign in page).
    2. Insert the invoice value and press continue Press pay with debit or credit card at the bottom of the page  
    3. Fill the card details, billing address and the contact information.
    4. Press Pay Now
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