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6 routes
Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Saudi Arabia Visa on Arrival
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Tourist visa issued at Saudi international airports for the same eligible nationalities as the eVisa (US, UK, EU/Schengen states, Australia, Japan, China, GCC residents with professional status, and holders of used US/UK/Schengen visas arriving on Saudi carriers). Costs SAR 480 paid by card at the counter; one-year multiple entry with stays up to 90 days. GCC citizens themselves are visa-exempt.
Government fee
SAR 480
Service fee
SAR 160
Max stay
90 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportPassport valid at least 6 months on entry.
Payment cardCard payment only at immigration; cash not accepted.
Return/onward ticketOptionalEvidence of onward travel may be requested.
Accommodation detailsOptionalHotel booking or host address may be requested.
US/UK/Schengen visaOptionalValid, used visa for applicants qualifying via this route (typically arriving on Saudi-based airlines).
Tourist Visa
Saudi Arabia Tourist eVisa
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One-year multiple-entry electronic tourist visa for citizens of 60+ eligible countries plus holders of valid, used US/UK/Schengen visas; allows stays of up to 90 days per visit (tourism, family visits and Umrah outside Hajj season). Total fee of about SAR 535 includes the government visa fee and mandatory medical insurance. Issued via the official portal visa.visitsaudi.com, usually within minutes to 24 hours.
Government fee
SAR 535
Service fee
SAR 200
Processing time
1 day
Max stay
90 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportPassport valid at least 6 months from date of entry.
Digital photoRecent passport-style photograph uploaded with the online application.
Email addressActive email to receive the eVisa.
Payment cardCredit/debit card to pay the visa and insurance fee online.
Medical insuranceMandatory insurance policy issued automatically with the eVisa (included in fee).
US/UK/Schengen visaOptionalValid and previously used visa, only for applicants qualifying via this route instead of nationality.
Transit Visa
Saudi Arabia Stopover/Transit Visa (96 hours)
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Free transit/stopover visa issued automatically with a Saudia or flynas ticket booking, allowing a stay of up to 96 hours in the Kingdom; visa is valid 90 days from issue. The visa itself is free (a small mandatory medical-insurance charge is added to the ticket) and permits tourism and performing Umrah during the stopover. Available only on flights operated by Saudia or flynas, not codeshares.
Government fee
SAR 0
Service fee
SAR 200
Processing time
1 day
Max stay
4 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportPassport valid at least 6 months from entry date.
Saudia or flynas ticketConfirmed booking with a stopover segment on an airline-operated flight; visa application is triggered at booking.
Medical insuranceMandatory insurance added automatically to the ticket price.
Onward ticketConfirmed onward flight departing within 96 hours.
Digital photoOptionalPassport-style photo uploaded during the airline booking flow.
Business Visitor Visa
Saudi Arabia Business Visit Visa
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Invitation-based visa for managers and professionals with a business relationship to a Saudi company; the Saudi host applies on the MOFA visa platform (ksavisa.sa) with Chamber of Commerce endorsement, after which the visitor completes the consular/eVisa stage. Single-entry (up to 30 days) and multiple-entry (typically 90 days per stay, validity up to 1 year or more) variants exist; MOFA quotes 3 business days to process the invitation. Work is not permitted — meetings, negotiations and contract signing only.
Service fee
SAR 610
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
MOFA invitationVisa request lodged by the Saudi host company on the MOFA/KSA Visa platform, stamped by the Chamber of Commerce.
Valid passportValid at least 6 months with blank pages.
Completed application formOnline form on ksavisa.sa / Enjaz with data matching the passport.
PhotographRecent passport-style photo, white background.
Employer letterLetter from the applicant's employer confirming position and purpose of travel.
Medical insuranceMandatory insurance covering the stay, purchased with the visa.
Flight/accommodation detailsOptionalReturn itinerary and hotel booking may be requested by the consulate.
Pilgrimage Visa
Saudi Arabia Umrah Visa
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Dedicated pilgrimage visa for Muslims to perform Umrah, issued through licensed agents and the official Nusuk platform under the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah; typically allows up to 90 days in the Kingdom. Since 2025-26, applications must be linked to confirmed Nusuk-approved hotel and ground-transport bookings, and an Umrah permit booked via Nusuk is mandatory to enter the Grand Mosque. Tourist eVisa holders may also perform Umrah outside Hajj season, but the Umrah visa is the route for nationalities not eligible for the eVisa.
Service fee
SAR 200
Processing time
5 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months from arrival with two blank pages.
Digital photoPassport-style facial image with white background.
Confirmed Nusuk hotel bookingAccommodation in Makkah/Madinah booked through a Nusuk-approved provider.
Pre-booked ground transportAirport transfers and inter-city transport linked to the application.
Health insuranceMandatory Saudi health insurance included with the application fee.
Vaccination certificatesMeningococcal ACWY; polio/yellow fever for travellers from endemic countries.
Proof of Muslim faithOptionalCertificate of conversion or Islamic marriage/name evidence where the passport does not indicate it (varies by country).
Pilgrimage Visa
Saudi Arabia Hajj Visa
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Quota-controlled visa for Muslims performing the annual Hajj pilgrimage; each country receives a pilgrim quota and applicants book either via their national Hajj mission or, for designated Western countries, directly through the official Nusuk Hajj platform. The visa is issued only as part of an all-inclusive licensed package (roughly USD 5,000-15,000 depending on origin and tier) and is valid solely for the Hajj season and holy-sites travel. Performing Hajj on a tourist or visit visa is prohibited and penalised.
Service fee
SAR 610
Max stay
30 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months past entry with two blank pages.
Nusuk Hajj registrationAccount and verified application on hajj.nusuk.sa or via the national Hajj mission.
Vaccination certificatesMeningococcal ACWY mandatory; COVID-19, polio and yellow fever per origin country.
Proof of Muslim faithOptionalRequired for pilgrims from non-Muslim-majority countries where applicable.
Mahram documentationOptionalHistorically required for some female pilgrims; rules relaxed — women may now perform Hajj without a mahram in groups.
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Medical Treatment Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Saudi Arabia Student Visa
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Issued to international students admitted to licensed Saudi universities, almost always via a scholarship or admission processed on the official 'Study in Saudi' platform (studyinsaudi.sa), with the visa issued jointly with MOFA. Age limits apply (roughly 17-25 undergraduate, under 30 master's, under 35 PhD); after arrival the student receives an Iqama sponsored by the university. Many scholarships cover tuition, housing, stipend and the residence costs.
Study: Enrollment at licensed institution
Service fee
SAR 820
Document checklist (8)
University acceptance letterAdmission/scholarship from a licensed, accredited Saudi institution via Study in Saudi.
Valid passportValid at least 6 months from entry.
Attested academic transcriptsCertificates attested by home-country MOFA and the Saudi embassy.
Medical examination certificateRecent (within 3 months) report confirming freedom from contagious diseases.
Vaccination recordsIncluding meningococcal ACWY and polio where applicable.
Proof of financial abilityOptionalFunds for tuition/living, unless fully covered by scholarship.
Language proficiencyOptionalTOEFL/IELTS or Arabic proficiency depending on program medium.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Saudi Premium Residency — Entrepreneur
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Two-tier product for startup founders holding an Entrepreneurial Licence from the Ministry of Investment: Category 1 requires a funding round of at least SAR 400,000 from an approved investment entity, 20% ownership and an investor recommendation letter, granting 5-year residency (renewable once, convertible to permanent after 30 months); Category 2, for ventures with SAR 15 million+ raised, grants direct conditional permanent residency subject to creating 10 jobs in year one and 10 more in year two. Application fee SAR 4,000; family included without dependent fees.
Work: Self-sponsored; may work & own business
Study: Full access; no restrictions
Residency: Premium Residency; renewable/permanent
Family: Spouse, children & parents included
Government fee
SAR 4,000
Service fee
SAR 1,000
Validity
1,825 days
Min. investment
SAR 400,000
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportCurrent passport for applicant and dependents.
Entrepreneurial licenceEntrepreneur licence issued by the Ministry of Investment (MISA).
Proof of investment roundEvidence of funding of at least SAR 400,000 (Cat 1) or SAR 15M (Cat 2) from an approved investment entity.
Shareholding evidenceProof of at least 20% ownership in the startup (Category 1).
Recommendation letterLetter from the investing entity supporting the application.
Criminal record certificateClean record from country of residence.
Medical reportFreedom from contagious diseases.
Skilled Work Visa
Saudi Arabia Employment (Work) Visa and Iqama
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Employer-sponsored route: a Saudi employer with a visa quota (Ministry of HR block visa via Qiwa/Musaned) obtains MOFA authorisation, the worker gets an entry employment visa (issuance fee SAR 2,000) at the consulate, then converts it to an Iqama residence permit (about SAR 650/year, plus annual work-permit levy of roughly SAR 9,600 borne by the employer). Since 2025 all long-term work permits are classified High-Skilled, Skilled or Basic based on education, salary, experience and age. End-to-end processing is typically 4-8 weeks; the Iqama is renewable and allows family sponsorship.
Work: Employer/kafeel-tied work permit
Study: Permitted; enrollment not restricted
Family: Family if salary/category eligible
Government fee
SAR 2,000
Service fee
SAR 820
Processing time
42 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (8)
Job offer and employment contractSigned contract with a licensed Saudi employer holding visa quota.
Block visa / MOFA visa authorisationVisa slot allocated to the employer for the specific profession.
Valid passportValid at least 6 months.
Attested degree certificateEducational qualifications attested by the Saudi embassy/cultural mission.
Medical examination reportPre-departure medical fitness check from an approved (e.g. Wafid/GAMCA) clinic.
Police clearance certificateCriminal record check from country of residence.
PhotographsRecent passport-style photos.
BiometricsFingerprint enrolment at the visa application centre where applicable.
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Digital Nomad Visa
Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
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Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Saudi Premium Residency — Limited & Unlimited Duration
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The original 2019 contribution-based 'Saudi green card': Unlimited Duration Premium Residency costs a one-time SAR 800,000, while Limited Duration costs SAR 100,000 per year (renewable). Applicants must be 21+, prove financial solvency, hold a clean criminal record and a medical certificate; no employer sponsor is needed. Holders can work in the private sector, own real estate (outside Makkah/Madinah), run businesses, sponsor spouse and children under 25, and exit/enter freely.
Valid passportCurrent passport; applicant must be 21 or older.
Proof of financial solvencyBank statements or income evidence demonstrating ability to pay the fee and support self/family.
Criminal record certificateClean police clearance from country of residence.
Medical reportCertificate of freedom from contagious diseases.
Valid legal residenceProof of lawful residence status if applying from within Saudi Arabia.
Fee paymentSAR 800,000 one-time (unlimited) or SAR 100,000 per year (limited).
Residence by Real Estate
Saudi Premium Residency — Real Estate Owner
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Residency for owners (or usufruct holders) of developed residential real estate in Saudi Arabia valued at SAR 4 million or more; the property must be appraised by an accredited valuer, free of mortgage/financing, and not in Makkah or Madinah for ownership purposes. Residency remains valid as long as the qualifying property is owned; application fee SAR 4,000. Includes family sponsorship and standard Premium Residency benefits (work mobility, business, no exit/re-entry visas).
Work: Self-sponsored; may work & own business
Study: Full access; no restrictions
Residency: Premium Residency; tied to property
Family: Spouse, children & parents included
Government fee
SAR 4,000
Min. investment
SAR 4,000,000
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportCurrent passport for applicant and dependents.
Title deedProof of ownership or usufruct of residential property worth SAR 4M+.
Accredited property valuationAppraisal by a TAQEEM-accredited valuer confirming the SAR 4M threshold.
Proof property is unencumberedEvidence the property is not mortgaged or financed.
Criminal record certificateClean record from country of residence.
Medical reportFreedom from contagious diseases.
Proof of financial solvencyBank statements or equivalent.
Business Investor Visa
Saudi Premium Residency — Investor
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Grants immediate (conditional) permanent Premium Residency to investors holding a Ministry of Investment licence who invest at least SAR 7 million of actual capital and create at least 10 jobs within the first two years. Application fee SAR 4,000; residency becomes unconditional once investment and employment conditions are verified. Holders may own real estate, run businesses, sponsor family (spouse, children under 25) and travel without exit/re-entry visas.
Work: Self-sponsored; may work & own business
Study: Full access; no restrictions
Residency: Premium Residency; renewable/permanent
Family: Spouse, children & parents included
Government fee
SAR 4,000
Min. investment
SAR 7,000,000
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportCurrent passport for applicant and dependents.
Ministry of Investment licenceValid investment licence (MISA) for the Saudi entity.
Proof of SAR 7M capital investmentAudited evidence of invested capital, with commitment to inject SAR 7M and create 10 jobs within 2 years.
Commercial registrationCR and corporate documents of the Saudi company.
Criminal record certificateClean record from country of residence.
Medical reportFreedom from contagious diseases.
Proof of financial solvencyBank statements or equivalent.
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Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
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Retirement Visa
Working Holiday Visa
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa
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Allows expatriate residents (with valid work-based Iqama) and Saudi citizens to invite first-degree relatives for temporary visits, applied for by the host on the MOFA visit-visa platform. Single-entry visas allow 30 days (extendable in-Kingdom up to 90 days); multiple-entry visas are valid up to 1 year with stays of up to 90 days per visit. Mandatory health insurance is purchased during the application; visit visas do not permit work or conversion to residence.
Service fee
SAR 200
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Host's MOFA applicationOnline family-visit request submitted by the resident/citizen host on visa.mofa.gov.sa.
Host's valid Iqama or Saudi IDSponsor must hold a valid work-based Iqama (not dependent/student).
Proof of relationshipMarriage/birth certificates, attested and translated where required.
Visitor's passportValid at least 6 months.
Medical insuranceApproved health insurance purchased with the application.
PhotographPassport-style photo of the visitor.
Spouse / Partner Visa
Residence for Foreign Spouse of a Saudi Citizen
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A foreign spouse of a Saudi citizen receives a residence permit (Iqama) sponsored by the Saudi spouse via the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat), conditional on an officially approved and authenticated marriage (prior Ministry of Interior marriage permission is required). The Iqama is renewable and exempt from expat dependent levies, but does not itself confer work rights or automatic citizenship; wives of Saudi men may apply for naturalisation after several years, husbands of Saudi women face stricter rules. Residency can lapse on divorce or death of the Saudi spouse unless children or humanitarian grounds exist.
Service fee
SAR 1,000
Document checklist (6)
Marriage permission and certificateMOI-approved marriage, legally issued and authenticated, with Arabic translation.
Foreign spouse's passportValid at least 6 months with blank pages.
Saudi spouse's national ID and family cardSponsor identity documents for the Jawazat application.
Medical examinationHealth screening of the foreign spouse.
Security screeningBackground check by the Ministry of Interior.
Proof of sponsor's financial capabilityEvidence the Saudi spouse can support the family.
Dependent Relative Visa
Saudi Arabia Dependent (Family) Residence Visa and Iqama
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Expatriate workers holding an eligible Iqama and profession can sponsor their spouse, children (sons under 18-25 depending on status, unmarried daughters) and in some cases parents for residence. The permanent family visa costs SAR 2,000, after which each dependent receives an Iqama and the sponsor pays the dependent levy of SAR 400 per dependent per month (SAR 4,800/year). Dependents may study and, with a separate work permit, work; residence renews annually with the sponsor's Iqama.
Government fee
SAR 2,000
Service fee
SAR 1,000
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Sponsor's valid IqamaWork-based residence permit in an eligible (skilled) profession.
Permanent family visa applicationSubmitted via MOFA/Absher with SAR 2,000 fee.
Attested marriage certificateAuthenticated and translated to Arabic for spouse sponsorship.
Attested birth certificatesFor each sponsored child.
Dependents' passportsValid at least 6 months.
Medical examination reportsPre-entry medicals for dependents from approved clinics.
Proof of salary/professionSponsor's employment letter showing eligible profession and income.
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Ancestry / Repatriation
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
Saudi Premium Residency — Gifted
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Premium Residency product for distinguished talents in sports, culture and the arts, requiring endorsement/recommendation from the competent Saudi authority (e.g. Ministry of Sport or Ministry of Culture) demonstrating exceptional achievement. Issued for 5 years, renewable, with a path to permanent Premium Residency after 30 months of residence in the Kingdom; application fee SAR 4,000. Family (spouse and children under 25) is included without dependent fees.
Work: Self-sponsored; may work & own business
Study: Full access; no restrictions
Residency: Premium Residency; renewable/permanent
Family: Spouse, children & parents included
Government fee
SAR 4,000
Service fee
SAR 1,000
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportCurrent passport for applicant and dependents.
Proof of talent/achievementAwards, records or portfolio evidencing distinction in sports, culture or arts.
Recommendation from competent authorityEndorsement by the relevant Saudi ministry or federation.
Criminal record certificateClean record from country of residence.
Medical reportFreedom from contagious diseases.
Proof of financial solvencyEvidence of sufficient financial means.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
Saudi Premium Residency — Special Talent
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Premium Residency product (launched Jan 2024) for executives and specialists in health, science and research: requires a Saudi employment contract with minimum monthly salary of SAR 80,000 for executives or SAR 35,000 for healthcare/science specialists (SAR 14,000 for researchers), a relevant degree and 3+ years' experience, plus an employer recommendation. Granted for 5 years, renewable once, with conversion to permanent Premium Residency after 30 months of residence; fee SAR 4,000. Holders sponsor spouse and children under 25 without dependent fees and need no exit/re-entry visas.
Work: Self-sponsored; may work & own business
Study: Full access; no restrictions
Residency: Premium Residency; renewable/permanent
Family: Spouse, children & parents included
Government fee
SAR 4,000
Service fee
SAR 1,000
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (8)
Valid passportCurrent passport for the applicant and dependents.
Employment contractSaudi contract meeting the salary threshold for the applicant's category.
Academic qualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in the relevant field, attested.
Proof of experienceEvidence of 3+ years of professional experience.
Employer recommendation letterLetter from the approved Saudi employer.
Criminal record certificateClean criminal record from country of residence.
Medical reportCertificate of freedom from contagious diseases.
Proof of financial solvencyEvidence of financial means and legal residence status if applying from inside KSA.
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