SAUDI ARABIA BUSINESS VISA
VISA REQUIREMENT
- 1 recent passport-size photo.
- Passport with at least two blank pages facing each other and valid for at least six months (how to renew your passport)
- 1 completed and signed original application form (download)
- Supporting letter from employer (must follow this sample; be certified by LCCI – see below)
- Invitation letter (see requirements below)
- Order form (download)
SUPPORTING INFORMATION:
Supporting letter from employer
Supporting letters from UK employers must be certified by the London Chamber of Commerce (LCCI). We can assist with the certification. It takes 24 hours to certify the letter at a total cost of £74.20+VAT, which includes our handling fee.
Original payslips, original P40 and HMR(letter).
Mandatory medical insurance
All visa applicants must have medical insurance from one of the approved by Saudi government insurance providers. This does not apply to (1) diplomatic and service passport holders; (2) pilgrimage applicants; or (3) those travelling for medical treatments.
Invitation letter
Must be organised by the inviter through either the local Chamber of Commerce or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. When filing an invitation request the sponsor needs to state the applicant’s employer – this must be the same company providing a supporting letter for the actual visa application.
Female applicants
Invitation must be issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Applicants of Arabic origin
If travelling during the Hajj or Umrah must present an invitation issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Applicants born outside of their country of citizenship
If born outside of the country of current citizenship and have never been a citizen of that country must provide a certified copy of their birth certificate.
Holders of valid visas
The embassy will not issue a visa to someone with a still valid Saudi visa. Such applicants can only be submitted at least 2 days prior to the current visa expiry date.
Past travel to Sierra Leon or the Republic of Guinea
Applicants who travelled to these countries within the past four weeks at the date of application will be rejected. Please apply after the four-week period.
Self-employed applicants
Must be supported by a letter from a UK-registered company.
HANDLING FEES:
| Visa type | Processing time at the consulate | Visa fee | Handling fee (ex VAT) | Total (inc VAT) |
| Single entry – up to 90 days | 2-3 working days | £120.00 | £75.00 | £210.00 |
| Multiple entry – up to 6 months | 2-3 working days | £120.00 | £75.00 | £210.00 |
| Multiple entry – up to 1 year | 2-3 working days | £435.00 | £75.00 | £525.00 |
| Multiple entry – up to 2 years | 2-3 working days | £435.00 | £75.00 | £525.00 |
Processing time does not include certification of employer letter at the LCCI.
Total cost does not include certification of employer letter at the LCCI (if required) and mandatory medical insurance.
A visa is valid for entry within the period listed above and allows a certain period of stay defined by the invitation.
SENDING YOUR DOCUMENTS:
You can hand deliver your documents to our office or post them to us by recorded mail.
