Saudi Arabia Visa Requirements

Saudi Arabia Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Indian passport holders who are willing to apply for a Saudi Arabia visa can find the necessary visa information on this page. In the following, you can find Saudi Arabia visa requirements which mainly include the visa documents and eligibility criteria. General guidelines to be followed at the time of submission of Saudi Arabia visa documents are mentioned on the page. For further visa consultation, you can contact BTW Visa Executives.

Following is the general list of documents required for Saudi Arabia visa for Indians.

Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

It must be provided with a photocopy of the original visa as well.
It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
It must be original and genuine.
It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

Photo

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

It must be clicked on an all white background.
Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
It must have a matte finish.
It must cover face 80% of the frame.
It must be a recent photograph.
The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
The ears must be visible clearly.
It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

The air ticket has to be booked for the complete round trip.
It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

Old Passport

An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

If any of the traveller has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Travel Insurance

A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.

The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

It must be original and should be obtained with a stamp and signature from the insurance company.
It must cover your stay in Saudi Arabia.
It must be circulated from the authorized insurance company only.
It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.

You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

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Eligibility for getting Saudi Arabia Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

Visa Fees for Saudi Arabia Visa:

Entry	Purpose	Stay Duration	Validity	Fees
Entry Tourist Visa - Normal	Tourist	30 days	3 months	16500.0
Single entry Normal	Work	90 days	3 months	18000.0
Single entry Normal	Business	90 days	3 months	16000.0
visit Single entry Normal	Tourist	90 days	3 months	16000.0

Important Note:

Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted, so It's recommonded to get the professional visa consultation. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application .
Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change.

Following is the general list of documents required for Saudi Arabia visa for Indians.

Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

It must be provided with a photocopy of the original visa as well.
It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
It must be original and genuine.
It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

Photo

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

It must be clicked on an all white background.
Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
It must have a matte finish.
It must cover face 80% of the frame.
It must be a recent photograph.
The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
The ears must be visible clearly.
It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

The air ticket has to be booked for the complete round trip.
It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

Old Passport

An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

If any of the traveller has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Travel Insurance

A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.

The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

It must be original and should be obtained with a stamp and signature from the insurance company.
It must cover your stay in Saudi Arabia.
It must be circulated from the authorized insurance company only.
It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.

You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Covering Letter From Applicant

Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

Covering letter from applicant mentioning complete personal address information including current address in India and travel details. (if self-employed require on company letterhead)
It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
It must mention all the details as per the passport.

Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Hotel Voucher

A hotel voucher is a ticket provided by the hotel of residence to the customers who are taking an accomodation in the hotel.

It should be submitted as per the following

It must be provided to ratify the purpose of visit and as proof of accommodation as well.

If you are staying in a hotel during your time in another country, a hotel voucher must be provided as proof of accommodation.

Bonafide Letter

A bonafide letter is a document that is issued by the organization or educational institute the candidate belongs to in order to prove that they are a part of that organization or school and class for the given period of time.

The Bonafide Certificate should be provide with proper documents and it must match the following characteristics

Mentioning details of applicant, on company letterhead with company seal & sign.
It must also contain the date of travel, a signature from the respective authority, name of the authority, and must be stamped as well.
It must mention the student's details and the enrollment year.
It must be issued on a letterhead and addressed to "to whomever it may concern.".

Bonafide letter determines your credibility that you belong to the particular institution.

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Eligibility for getting Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

Entry	Stay Duration	Validity	Fees
Entry Tourist Visa - Normal	30 days	3 months	16500.0
visit Single entry Normal	90 days	3 months	16000.0

*Important Note:

Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted, so It's recommonded to get the professional visa consultation. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application . Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change..

Following is the general list of documents required for Saudi Arabia visa for Indians.

Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

It must be provided with a photocopy of the original visa as well.
It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
It must be original and genuine.
It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

Photo

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

It must be clicked on an all white background.
Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
It must have a matte finish.
It must cover face 80% of the frame.
It must be a recent photograph.
The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
The ears must be visible clearly.
It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

The air ticket has to be booked for the complete round trip.
It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

Old Passport

An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

If any of the traveller has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Travel Insurance

A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.

The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

It must be original and should be obtained with a stamp and signature from the insurance company.
It must cover your stay in Saudi Arabia.
It must be circulated from the authorized insurance company only.
It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.

You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Covering Letter From Company

A covering letter from the company is provided in the name of the employee if they are travelling to another country on behalf of the company for business.

The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions

It must also mention the details of the traveller's stay in the country.
It must contain the traveller's as well as the company's information and should be issued on the company's letterhead along with official seal and signature.

Apply Visa Online

Eligibility for getting Saudi Arabia Business Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

Visa Fees for Saudi Arabia Visa:

Entry	Stay Duration	Validity	Fees
Single entry Normal	90 days	3 months	16000.0

*Important Note:

Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for addit ional documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted, so It's recommonded to get the professional visa consultation. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application . Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change..

Following is the general list of documents required for Saudi Arabia visa for Indians.

Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

It must be provided with a photocopy of the original visa as well.
It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
It must be original and genuine.
It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

Photo

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

It must be clicked on an all white background.
Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
It must have a matte finish.
It must cover face 80% of the frame.
It must be a recent photograph.
The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
The ears must be visible clearly.
It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

The air ticket has to be booked for the complete round trip.
It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

Old Passport

An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

If any of the traveller has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Travel Insurance

A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.

The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

It must be original and should be obtained with a stamp and signature from the insurance company.
It must cover your stay in Saudi Arabia.
It must be circulated from the authorized insurance company only.
It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.

You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Covering Letter From Company

A covering letter from the company is provided in the name of the employee if they are travelling to another country on behalf of the company for business.

The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions

It must also mention the details of the traveller's stay in the country.
It must contain the traveller's as well as the company's information and should be issued on the company's letterhead along with official seal and signature.

Hotel Voucher

A hotel voucher is a ticket provided by the hotel of residence to the customers who are taking an accomodation in the hotel.

It should be submitted as per the following

It must be provided to ratify the purpose of visit and as proof of accommodation as well.

If you are staying in a hotel during your time in another country, a hotel voucher must be provided as proof of accommodation.

Bonafide Letter

The Bonafide Certificate should be provide with proper documents and it must match the following characteristics

Mentioning details of applicant, on company letterhead with company seal & sign.
It must also contain the date of travel, a signature from the respective authority, name of the authority, and must be stamped as well.
It must mention the student's details and the enrollment year.
It must be issued on a letterhead and addressed to "to whomever it may concern.".

Bonafide letter determines your credibility that you belong to the particular institution.

Aadhar Card

Adhaar Card is the proof of citizenship provided to the Indian residents. It also serves as a proof identity and address.

Adhaar card is one of the most important and mandatory documents. It must be submitted following the guidelines listed below

It must be a clear copy of the information to be accessed by the officials.
It must be intact and undamaged at the time of submission.

It is compulsory to provide Adhaar card as an identity proof.

Mofa Copy

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

It must be provided with an Iqama copy of the host/invitee.

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Eligibility for getting Saudi Arabia Business Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

Visa Fees for Saudi Arabia Visa:

Entry	Stay Duration	Validity	Fees
Entry Tourist Visa - Normal	30 days	3 months	16500.0
visit Single entry Normal	90 days	3 months	16000.0

*Important Note:

Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for addit ional documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted, so It's recommonded to get the professional visa consultation. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application . Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change..