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U.S. foreign nationals traveling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for tourism purposes are eligible to apply online for a Saudi e-visa prior to traveling. With a Saudi e-visa American travelers can enter Saudi Arabia multiple times for 90 days each visit during the one-year Saudi e-visa validity period, or, in some cases, a single-entry visa is issued that permits a 30-day stay within a 3-month validity period. Please note that the Saudi e-visa includes Umrah pilgrimage, except during Hajj season. American citizens are eligible to obtain a Saudi visa-on-arrival, but it is always advised to apply online for a Saudi e-visa, prior to travel, in order to avoid long airport lines and delays.
U.S. citizens seeking work in Saudi Arabia should apply for the Saudi work visa, which permits a 90-day stay in Saudi Arabia, during which time the American worker should apply for a Saudi residence visa. Along with the Saudi work permit, or Iqama, the Saudi residence visa allows the American national to live and work long-term in Saudi Arabia. For short-term work activities, like corporate events, business meetings, or negotiations, US citizens are required to hold a Saudi business visa, which is applied for by a Saudi host company on the American visitor’s behalf. The Saudi business visa is a single-entry visa valid for 3 months, allowing a 30-day stay (extendable), or as a multiple-entry visa valid for 6 months or 1 year, allowing a 90-day stay each visit (non-extendable).
Please be advised that overstays in Saudi Arabia may result in fines and deportation. Accordingly, be aware of your Saudi visa validity dates and travel dates to avoid inconveniences
American citizens traveling to Saudi Arabia for tourism activities should apply online for the Saudi e-visa, which allows for multiple 90-day visits within the one-year Saudi e-visa validity period, or for a single 30-day entry that is valid for 3 months.
American travelers on layover in Saudi Arabia for more than 12 hours should apply for the Saudi transit visa. U.S. citizens in Saudi Arabia for less than 12 hours do not need a Saudi transit visa.
Saudi companies wishing to host an American citizen for business activities, such as meetings, negotiations, or corporate visits, should apply on behalf of the American visitor.
Saudi nationals or legal residents wishing to host a first-degree relative for a short-term visit to Saudi Arabia can apply for the Saudi family visit visa on behalf of the American visitor.
Saudi nationals wishing to host an American visitor in Saudi Arabia for a short-term, non-business, non-family visit to Saudi Arabia.
U.S. citizens, invited by a Saudi Arabian government institution, ministry, or department, can apply for the Saudi government visa.
U.S. citizens visiting a Saudi Arabian mission or organization should apply for the Saudi diplomatic missions and organizations visa.
U.S. citizens visiting a Saudi Arabian mission or organization should apply for the Saudi diplomatic missions and organizations visa.
American citizens enrolled in a Saudi Arabia educational institution should apply for the Saudi student visa.
U.S. nationals seeking employment opportunities in Saudi Arabia should apply for the Saudi employment visa.
Saudi companies wishing to host an American citizen for business activities, such as meetings, negotiations, or corporate visits, should apply on behalf of the American visitor.
U.S. citizens wishing to live and invest in Saudi Arabia should apply for the Saudi premium residency visa, which allows American nationals to reside, own property, invest, work, change jobs, hire foreign workers, sponsor family, and enter and exit Saudi Arabia, without the need for a Saudi sponsor.
U.S. citizens wishing to accompany another person on a trip to Saudi Arabia should apply for the Saudi companion visa.
American parents, who have a valid Saudi work permit (Iqama), and the mother of the child has a valid re-entry visa into Saudi Arabia should apply for the Saudi newborn visa.
Official or diplomatic American citizens should apply for the Saudi diplomatic and official visa.
American employees and their dependents, wishing to travel to and from Saudi Arabia for a specific period of time, should apply for the Saudi extension of exit/re-entry visa.
American Muslims, wishing to visit Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrimage purposes, should apply for a Saudi Umrah visa.
American applicant should hold a U.S. passport, valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Saudi Arabia or that meets the rules of reciprocity.
American applicant must submit one recent color photo; against a white background; 2x2 inches; 5 to 100 KB natural facial expressions; 80% face; no eyeglasses; no head wear, except for religious reasons.
American applicant fills out a Saudi visa application form at SaudiVisa.com, with personal data and other requested information.
The Saudi work visa for American nationals allows for a maximum 90-day stay in Saudi Arabia, during which time the U.S. citizen should apply for a Saudi residence permit through the Saudi Ministry of Labor. Along with the Saudi work permit, or Iqama, the Saudi residence permit allows American visitors the right to live and work in Saudi Arabia for 1 year, extendable, based on the U.S. citizen maintaining the same employment with the same Saudi employer. To apply for the Saudi work visa, American applicants must be at least 18 years old and should meet the following requirements:
Saudi employer applies with the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Labor for a Saudi employment visa, on the German worker’s behalf.
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) will issue a visa authorization number.
German applicant should be invited by a Saudi Arabian organization that is certified by MOFA and the Saudi Chamber of Commerce. The sponsorship letter must indicate the German applicant’s name, position, block visa number, and the date.
German applicant must have a certified and notarized copy of their university degree or training/technical diploma, authenticated by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission.
An employment contract is signed by the German employee and the Saudi employer, then certified by MOFA and the Saudi Chamber of Commerce.
Saudi MOFA issues digital power of attorney from the Saudi employer.
A visa referral note must be issued by Saudi MOFA stating the Saudi work visa number and date.
German applicant must submit 3 copies of their recent health report, which has been issued within the last 3 months by a licensed physician, stating the doctor’s license number and address, complete with disease-free lab results.
German applicant must submit a recent and detailed police report, issued at least 6 months before the Saudi work visa application, stating a crime-free record.
German applicant should purchase health insurance in Saudi Arabia
German national should fill out the Saudi work visa application form on the Saudi MOFA portal, then submit the application and required documents by courier or at the nearest Saudi embassy or representation office abroad.
American applicant fills out the online Saudi e-visa application form, including personal data, passport details, and other requested information.
American applicant pays the Saudi e-visa fees securely online, with a valid credit or debit card.
The approved Saudi e-visa will be sent to the email provided. You should check that all information on the Saudi e-visa is correct and matches your American passport.
Saudi employer applies to MOFA for a Saudi work visa on the American worker’s behalf. American worker fills out the Saudi work visa application on the Saudi MOFA portal, including their personal data and other requested information. American applicant then prints out the Saudi work visa application form, signs it, and affixes their personal photos. American applicant pays the Saudi work visa fees securely online at the Saudi MOFA portal.
American applicant submits their Saudi job visa application and required documents by mail or in person at their nearest Saudi Arabia embassy or consulate.
American applicant retrieves the approved Saudi work visa from the Saudi Arabia embassy or consulate where they applied. Saudi work visa information must be correct and match the information on the American national’s passport.
During their 90-day permitted stay in Saudi Arabia, the American worker should apply with the Saudi Ministry of Labor for a Saudi residence permit. The Saudi residence permit permits the U.S. citizen to work and live in Saudi Arabia for 1-year, or as long as the American worker is doing the same work for the same Saudi employer.
To receive your visa as quickly and efficiently as possible, it is recommended you apply online via the Saudi Visa website. If you are applying for a Saudi Arabia visa from Australia, applying online is an easy and convenient way to obtain your visa and you can submit all required documents and pay the Saudi Arabia visa fee online. You will then receive your visa via email, without ever needing to visit the embassy.
Alternatively, you can opt to apply for a visa on arrival. However, it is advisable to apply online to avoid long lines and potential delays at the airport upon arrival.
Saudi visa fees range depending on the type of Saudi visa being applied for.
The Saudi e-Visa is not extendable and is only valid for the length of time that is stated on the visa. Australian citizens who wish to stay longer in Saudi Arabia (beyond the validity period of their e-visa), must leave the country before the expiration date and apply for a new e-visa if needed. It is essential to adhere to Saudi Arabia’s immigration regulations and exit the country before the visa expires to avoid any potential legal issues or penalties.
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