Saudi Arabia - Business - Service: Visa Requirements

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Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.  

If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.

(Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the Saudi Arabia visa application form. 

PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.

You must provide 2 passport photos. These passport photos must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office) and should not be taken and printed via a home photo printer. 

US Passport Photo Requirements:

- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

- Taken in the last 6 months

- Use a plain white or off-white background

- Be sized correctly

• 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) 
• Head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head

- Printed in color on matte or glossy photo quality paper

- You cannot wear glasses.

• If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with application.

- You cannot wear a hat or head covering.

• If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is customarily or required to be worn continuously in public.
• If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor's statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.
• Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face.

- You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices.

Copy of computer generated round trip tickets or travel itinerary showing round trip travel entering Saudi Arabia and exiting Saudi Arabia.  Preferably, the proof of departure documents should show your departure from the United States to Saudi Arabia and back.  Additionally, the Applicant's name must be on the travel document.  

A business letter of responsibility from your employer/sponsor in the United States.

The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Saudi Arabia", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.).
• Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
• A closing signature by the manager (someone other than the applicant).

Click here for a sample letter template.

Complete and sign ONE copy of the Notice of Saudi Laws and Regulations with blue ink.

Letter of Invitation certified by both a Saudi Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Affairs.  The letter should include the inviting company’s location, type of business, applicant’s name, nationality, position, length of visa requested, purpose of travel and the number of entries requested.

Please Note: The letter must be addressed to the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Washington DC.

Your application materials will need to be translated once received for submission. Your personal visa consultant may be in touch with you to provide further documentation once your application has been received in our office.

Please include a letter specifying the highest level of education and what your majored in.

The Saudi Government requires an online registration form (Enjaz) to be completed as part of all visa applications. All visa fees must be paid at the time Enjaz is completed. Passportsandvisas.com will process the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Enjaz Registration Form on your behalf once we receive your application form and supporting documents. No additional documentation or steps by you are required for this service when you choose to use our service. A $50 processing fee has been added to the consular fee for this service.

Saudi Arabia visa fees are as below :

#	Detail	Fee
1	Consulate Fee	$162.67
2	Service Fee	$199

Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your Saudi Arabia  Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).

Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application. 

Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing

8400 EAST CRESCENT PARKWAY, Suite 600
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111