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| A valid passport and Saudi visa are required for business travel to Saudi Arabia. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Saudi Arabia, with at least two adjacent blank visa page available for Saudi visa stamp and Saudi entry stamps. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for a Saudi Arabia visa.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Saudi Arabian Visa Application Form:
One original Saudi Arabia visa application per applicant properly completed and signed, plus one copy. Improperly completed Saudi Visa Application forms may delay the processing of your Saudi Arabian visa.
New York Jurisdiction:Saudi Arabia Visa Application Good Conduct Form.
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| 3 | Photo Requirements:
One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
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| 4 | Other Forms:
Houston jurisdiction: if applying in Houston, a Letter of Authorization is required. |
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| 5 | Official Invitation from Saudi Arabia:
Document certified by both the Saudi Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The invitation should include inviting company's location and type of business. In addition, it must clearly state the applicant's name, nationality, position, length of visa, purpose of travel, and number of entries requested. The registration number of the host company will be printed on the invitation. No Chamber of Commerce certification is needed for invitations issued by a government company such as Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Ma'aden, or the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority. |
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| 6 | Business Letter:
Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the US, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Saudi Arabia. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in Saudi Arabia.
 To generate a Saudi Arabian Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead. |
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| 7 | Proof Of Departure:
Emergency requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets.
New York and Houston: A computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required with all applications.
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| 8 | Other Requirements:
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Enjaz Registration Form. After completing the registration it is extremely important to print a copy of the registration and payment confirmation pages to include with your application.
Please note: If submitting the visa application in New York, the enjaz registration will be processed as part of the application process. In all other locations, enjaz registration must be completed before the application can be submitted.
Click here for detailed instructions for how to complete this required on-line registration.
Travisa can process this Registration: if you would like Travisa to process the on-line enjaz registration for you, submit this Enjaz Request Form. You will receive confirmation and the final Enjaz approval notification by e-mail. Simply print and include the confirmation pages you receive from Travisa to include with your application forms. |
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| 9 | Special Instructions:
Approval for this visa will be submitted directly from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs to a particular Consulate in the United States. The visa application must be processed in the location where the approval is registered. |
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| 10 | Global Reservation Form:
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents. |
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| | Saudi Arabia Visa Validity:
Saudi visa validity is dependent on the the letter of invitation from Saudi Arabia provided with the visa application. |
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| | Saudi Arabian Visa Processing Time:
A Saudi visa is usually processed in 4 to 7 business days after all materials, including signed enjaz forms, have been received by Travisa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
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| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| Saudi Arabia does not currently issue a visa for tourist travel. To visit family in Saudi Arabia, please see Family Visit visa instructions. |
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| 1 | Special Instructions:
Saudi Arabia does not currently issue a visa for tourist travel. To visit family in Saudi Arabia, please see Family Visit visa instructions. |
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| If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a transit visa may be required. Please confirm with your travel agent or airline to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit. A visa is not required for direct airside transit through this destination. Traveler must be in possession of a valid passport and onward ticket, and must remain in the airport's transit area. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s).
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Proof Of Departure:
Confirmed onward airline ticket. |
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| 3 | Other Requirements:
Valid onward destination visas (if applicable). |
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| 4 | Special Instructions:
If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a visa may be required. Please confirm with your travel agent or airline to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit. |
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| A valid passport and Saudi visa are required for a family visit to Saudi Arabia. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Saudi Arabia, with at least two adjacent blank visa page available for Saudi visa stamp and Saudi entry stamps. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for a Saudi Arabia visa.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Saudi Arabian Visa Application Form:
One original Saudi Arabia visa application per applicant properly completed and signed, plus one copy. Improperly completed Saudi Visa Application forms may delay the processing of your Saudi Arabian visa.
New York Jurisdiction:Saudi Arabia Visa Application Good Conduct Form.
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| 3 | Photo Requirements:
One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/white background. |
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| 4 | Other Forms:
Proof of kinship: for spouses, a copy of the marriage certificate; for children, a copy of the birth certificate.
Houston jurisdiction: if applying in Houston, a Letter of Authorization is required. |
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| 5 | Official Invitation from Saudi Arabia:
A reference note showing the number and the date of the visa issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or any of its branches in Jeddah or Dammam. |
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| 6 | Proof Of Departure:
Emergency requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets.
New York and Houston: A computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required with all applications.
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| 7 | Other Requirements:
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Enjaz Registration Form. After completing the registration it is extremely important to print a copy of the registration and payment confirmation pages to include with your application.
Please note: If submitting the visa application in New York, the enjaz registration will be processed as part of the application process. In all other locations, enjaz registration must be completed before the application can be submitted.
Click here for detailed instructions for how to complete this required on-line registration.
Travisa can process this Registration: if you would like Travisa to process the on-line enjaz registration for you, submit this Enjaz Request Form. You will receive confirmation and the final Enjaz approval notification by e-mail. Simply print and include the confirmation pages you receive from Travisa to include with your application forms. |
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| 8 | Special Instructions:
Visitors to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must abide by the country's Islamic laws and regulations and respect its society's values and traditions. |
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| 9 | Global Reservation Form:
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents. |
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| | Saudi Arabia Visa Validity:
Saudi visa validity is dependent on the the letter of invitation from Saudi Arabia provided with the visa application. |
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| | Saudi Arabian Visa Processing Time:
A Saudi visa is usually processed in 4 to 7 business days after all materials, including signed enjaz forms, have been received by Travisa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
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| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| Each applicant for a religious visa must apply through a licensed travel agency. |
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| 1 | Special Instructions:
Each applicant for a religious visa must apply through a licensed travel agency which must present the Consulate with copies of "Accommodation Contacts" and a letter to the religious ministry in Saudi Arabia confirming that the travel agency has duly completed all requirements to qualify to assist applicants. |
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| A valid passport and Saudi visa are required to work in Saudi Arabia. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Saudi Arabia, with at least two adjacent blank visa page available for Saudi visa stamp and Saudi entry stamps. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for a Saudi Arabia visa.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Saudi Arabian Visa Application Form:
One original Saudi Arabia visa application per applicant properly completed and signed, plus one copy. Improperly completed Saudi Visa Application forms may delay the processing of your Saudi Arabian visa.
New York Jurisdiction:Saudi Arabia Visa Application Good Conduct Form.
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| 3 | Photo Requirements:
One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/white background. |
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| 4 | Other Forms:
a)Original and one copy of College or University Degree, must correspond to the field of employment, together with official transcripts (notarized and sealed by the registrar's office) and the social security number of the applicant - OR - Original and one copy of Technical Training Certificates, notarized and authenticated by your State Secretary.
b) A Letter of Authorization for the authentication of documents.
c) A release letter from the previous employer, if the applicant has worked in Saudi Arabia before. This applies only if the last employment in the Saudi Arabia ended within the last three (3) years.
Houston jurisdiction: if applying in Houston, a Letter of Authorization is required. |
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| 5 | Official Invitation from Saudi Arabia:
a) Original and one copy of letter from the sponsoring company, certified by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and with the seal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This letter must indicate the block visa number and date, as well as the position and name of the applicant. The letter must include the number and date of the visa approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its branches in Jeddah or Dammam.
b) The original and one copy of the employment contract signed by both the sponsor and the applicant and with the seal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The position mentioned in the contract should match the position mentioned in the block visa reference, and should be supported by the academic degree and major of the applicant. |
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| 6 | Proof Of Departure:
Emergency requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets.
New York and Houston: A computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required with all applications.
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| 7 | Criminal Record:
Police report clearance certificate. |
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| 8 | Medical Requirements:
Three Medical Report forms with three attached photographs and three copies of lab results. A licensed physician must sign each form and certify that the applicant is free of any contagious disease. The license number and address of the physician should appear on each copy along with a stamp from the medical facility or seal from the Department of Health. Medical reports must be used within three (3) months from the date of issuance. |
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| 9 | Other Requirements:
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Enjaz Registration Form. After completing the registration it is extremely important to print a copy of the registration and payment confirmation pages to include with your application.
Please note: If submitting the visa application in New York, the enjaz registration will be processed as part of the application process. In all other locations, enjaz registration must be completed before the application can be submitted.
Click here for detailed instructions for how to complete this required on-line registration.
Travisa can process this Registration: if you would like Travisa to process the on-line enjaz registration for you, submit this Enjaz Request Form. You will receive confirmation and the final Enjaz approval notification by e-mail. Simply print and include the confirmation pages you receive from Travisa to include with your application forms. |
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| 10 | Global Reservation Form:
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents. |
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| | Saudi Arabia Visa Validity:
Saudi visa validity is dependent on the the letter of invitation from Saudi Arabia provided with the visa application and is at the discretion of the Saudi Arabian Consulate. |
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| | Saudi Arabian Visa Processing Time:
A Saudi visa is usually processed in 4 to 7 business days after all materials, including signed enjaz forms, have been received by Travisa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
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| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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