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Visa Information for Saudi Arabia

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Name: Saudi Arabia

Location: Middle East

Time: IST (-) 2 1/2 hrs

Capital: Riyadh

Language: Arabic (official) and English

Area: 2,240,000 sq kms

Population: 26,939,583 (July 2013 EST.)

National Day: 23rd September

Currency: Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) 1 = INR 14.98

Climate: Saudi Arabia enjoys a desert climate. In Jeddah, the climate is warm for most of the year. Riyadh is inland that is hotter in summer and colder in winter. Winters enjoy occasional heavy rainstorms. The Rub al Khali is a place that hardly ever receives rain and makes Saudi Arabia one of the driest countries in the world.

Holidays-Year 2018: 28th July: Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), 23rd September: National Day, 4th October: Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)

Airline Name: Saudia (SV)

International Airports: King Khalid (Riyadh) (RUH), Al Khobar (Dhahran) (DHA), King Abdul Aziz (Jeddah) (JED)

Find each detail of visa rules and visa information including business visa and tourist visa, check-out the below written content.

Tourist Visa

Visa is not issued.

Business Visa

Note: According to the new rule the visa fee has to be paid online and not as cash at the Embassy
The Applicant must have an original passport with a validity of minimum 6 months from the expiry of the visa
Two color photographs clicked against a white background
A Letter of Recommendation by the Chamber of Commerce
To apply from Mumbai, the letter should be sent by the Indian Merchant Chamber of Commerce
A Cover Letter from the Indian Company with its stamp giving the details of the nature of business the applicant is going to perform & his designation and the details of Business Associate/ s in Saudi Arabia
A Letter of Invitation by Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia (to be arranged by the Sponsor in Saudi Arabia)
C. R. (Company Registration) copy of the Inviting Company in Saudi Arabia
Original Certificate of the Highest Degree attested by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of External Affairs
Visa once issued is valid for 30-90 days and allows a stay of up to 15 to 30 days
Visa can be extended in Saudia Foreign Ministry
Its processing time is 4-5 working days

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Single Entry	Rs.4984	N/A
Multiple Entry	Rs.9234	N/A
Legalisation	Rs.500	N/A

Commercial Visit Visa

Note: According to the new rule the visa fee has to be paid online and not as cash at the Embassy
The Applicant must have an original passport with a validity of minimum 6 months from the expiry of the visa
Two color photographs clicked against a white background
A Letter of Recommendation by the Chamber of Commerce
To apply from Mumbai, the letter should be sent by the Indian Merchant Chamber of Commerce
A Cover Letter from the Indian Company with its stamp giving the details of the nature of business the applicant is going to perform & his designation and the details of Business Associate/ s in Saudi Arabia
A Letter of Invitation by Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia (to be arranged by the Sponsor in Saudi Arabia)
C. R. (Company Registration) copy of the Inviting Company in Saudi Arabia
Original Certificate of the Highest Degree attested by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of External Affairs
Visa once issued is valid for 30-90 days and allows a stay of up to 15 to 30 days
Visa can be extended in Saudia Foreign Ministry
Its processing time is 4-5 working days

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Single Entry	Rs.4984	N/A
Multiple Entry	Rs.9234	N/A
Legalisation	Rs.500	N/A

Family Visit Visa

Note: According to the new rule the visa fee has to be paid online and not as cash at the Embassy
The Applicant must have an original passport with a validity of minimum 6 months from the expiry of the visa
One Visa form (photocopy allowed)
Two color photographs clicked against a white background
A Letter of Recommendation by the Chamber of Commerce
A copy of the Residence Permit with a copy of the visa slip (arranged by the Sponsor)
Visa is valid for 60 days that can be extended by Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia
Its processing time is 4 to 5 working days
Copy of the first, second and last page of the passport of Sponsor
If traveling with wife, Marriage certificate is required and if child is accompanying then polio certificate and birth certificate are required

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa fee is	Rs.4984	N/A

Transit Visa

Note: According to the new rule the visa fee has to be paid online and not as cash at the Embassy
The Applicant must have an original passport with a validity of minimum 6 months from the expiry of the visa
One Visa form (photocopy allowed)
Two color photographs clicked against a white background
A Letter of Recommendation by the Chamber of Commerce
A copy of the Residence Permit with a copy of the visa slip (arranged by the Sponsor)
Visa is valid for 60 days that can be extended by Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia
Its processing time is 4 to 5 working days
Copy of the first, second and last page of the passport of Sponsor
If traveling with wife, Marriage certificate is required and if child is accompanying then polio certificate and birth certificate are required

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa fee is	Rs.2934	N/A

Seamen Visa

Note: According to the new rule the visa fee has to be paid online and not as cash at the Embassy
The Applicant must have an original passport with a validity of minimum 6 months from the expiry of the visa
Two color photographs clicked against a white background
A Letter of Recommendation by the Chamber of Commerce
To apply from Mumbai, the letter should be sent by the Indian Merchant Chamber of Commerce
A Cover Letter from the Indian Company with its stamp giving the details of the nature of business the applicant is going to perform & his designation and the details of Business Associate/ s in Saudi Arabia
Copies of the visa slip (arranged by the Sponsor in Saudi Arabia)
Copy of the highest Degree Certificate
Indian Seamen travelling on duty should carry a Letter of Guarantee from the concerned Shipping Company with their Seamen Book and passport
A fax message should be sent by the associated Shipping Agent in Saudi Arabia to the Embassy sharing the details of the Seamen including date and port of joining the Ship
Visa is valid for 60 days and allows a stay of up to 15 days and it can be extended further
Its processing time is 4 to 5 working days

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa fee is	Rs.2934	N/A

Umrah Visa

Note: Umrah Visa is not issued to persons. It can be found through an approved Umrah Tour Operator.
The Applicant must have an original passport with a validity of minimum 6 months from the expiry of the visa
Two color photographs clicked against a white background
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Traveler's cheques, in original, at least showing an amount of USD 500
Vaccination Certificate of ailments like Meningitis and Cholera
Visa is valid for 30 days and it is issued for a stay of up to 15 days
Its processing time can take 4 to 5 working days
Visa is Gratis.

Haj Visa

The Applicant must have an original passport with a validity of minimum 6 months from the expiry of the visa
Two color photographs clicked against a white background
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Traveler's cheques, in original, at least showing an amount of USD 500
A draft for SR 400 in the name of the Applicant, payable at Jeddah for personal expenses, along with a draft for SR 789 as 'Moallim Fee' in favor of United Agencies Jeddah is obligatory. This fee differs every year.
Vaccination Certificate of ailments like Meningitis and Cholera
Validity of the Visa varies on the period of Haj. Normally the stay allowed is up to the 10th day of the Moharram month
Requirements of the Haj are decided by the Haj Ministry in Saudi Arabia and harmonized with Haj Committees in India, which can differ every year
Its processing time can take 4 to 5 working days
Visa is Gratis

Temporary Work Permit Visa

Note: According to the new rule the visa fee has to be paid online and not as cash at the Embassy
The Applicant must have an original passport with a validity of minimum 6 months from the expiry of the visa
Two color photographs clicked against a white background
A Cover Letter from the Indian Company with its stamp giving the details of the nature of business the applicant is going to perform & his designation and the details of Business Associate/ s in Saudi Arabia
Agreement by Company of Saudi Arabia to be attested by Saudi Arabia Chamber of Commerce in the name of the Applicant
Confirm flight ticket
Payment order of SR 2000 in Original towards visa fee paid in Saudi Arabia is also required.
Medical Certificate from an approved doctor of Embassy
Last two years' experience letter of the Applicant
Degree is required as per the category of work is applied for. Degree certificate should be attested by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of External Affairs and Saudia Embassy consequently.
Visa once issued is valid for 90 days and for a maximum stay of 3 months, it can be extended further by the Sponsor in Saudi Arabia
Its processing time is 4-5 working days

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa fee is	Rs.15,984	N/A
Legalization	Rs.500	N/A

Work Permit Visa

Note: According to the new rule the visa fee has to be paid online and not as cash at the Embassy
The Applicant must have an original passport with a validity of minimum 6 months from the expiry of the visa
Two color photographs clicked against a white background
A Cover Letter from the Indian Company with its stamp giving the details of the nature of business the applicant is going to perform & his designation and the details of Business Associate/ s in Saudi Arabia
A Letter of Invitation through Chamber of Commerce (to be arranged by the Sponsor in Saudi Arabia). On invitation letter the designation of the applicant must be mentioned as Mechanical Engineer, Engineer, Technician, Electric Engineer, Software Engineer, Draftsman, and Computer Programmer & Analyst.
C. R. (Company Registration) copy of the Inviting Company in Saudi Arabia.
The original "Electronic Wakala" (Power of Attorney) on the name of the Applicant or that of an Embassy approved Travel Agency is required.
Police Clearance Certificate attested by the Ministry of External Affairs
Online Medical Certificate issued by an Embassy approved Doctor
Degree is required as per the category of work you have applied for. Degree certificate should be firstly attested by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of External Affairs and Saudia Embassy consequently.
Work/Service/Contract letter attested by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia
Visa is valid for 90 days and allows a stay of 3 months, which can be extended by the Sponsor in Saudi Arabia
Its processing time can take 4-5 working days

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa fee is	Rs.4984	N/A
Legalization	Rs.500	N/A

Family Residence Visa

Note: According to the new rule the visa fee has to be paid online and not as cash at the Embassy
The Applicant must have an original passport having a validity of 6 months at the time of application
One Visa form (photocopy allowed)
Two color photographs clicked against a white background
Original payment order of SR 2000 paid in Saudi Arabia towards visa fee
A copy of the visa slip
Medical Certificate from an authorized doctor from Embassy
If a wife is visiting her husband, copy of the Marriage Certificate is mandatory to submit
If children below 5 years are joining Parents their Polio Certificate is required
A copy of the Birth Certificate should also be included
Visa can be extended by the Sponsor in Saudi Arabia
Its processing time is 4-5 working days

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa fee is	Rs.4984	N/A

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit.

New Delhi

Name: Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
Address: No - 2, Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar
City: New Delhi - 110 057
Country: India
Telephone: 4324 4444
Fax: 2614 4201 / 4244
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 09:00 to 16:00 hrs
Visa Timings: 09:30 to 11:00 hrs (Monday and Wednesday)
Territory Jurisdiction: Visa is handled for all over India except Maharashtra and Goa.
Collection Timings: 14:00 to 15:00 hrs (Wednesday and Friday)

Mumbai

Name: Royal Consulate General of Saudi Arabia
Address: Maker Tower 'F', 4th Floor, Cuffe Parade
City: Mumbai - 400 005
Country: India
Telephone: 022- 2215 6001, 6002, 6003, 6004
Fax: 022- 2215 6006 - 6009
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 09:00 to 16:00 hrs
Visa Timings: 09:30 to 12:30 hrs
Email: incon@mofa.gov.sa
Territory Jurisdiction: Visa is handled for Maharashtra and Goa.
Collection Timings: 14:00 to 16:00 hrs

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