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Saudi Visa for Malaysian Citizens

Malaysian citizens, wishing to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for tourism purposes, including Umrah pilgrimage except during Hajj season, are eligible to apply online for a Saudi e-visa prior to their trip to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi e-visa for Malaysian nationals is usually issued as a multiple entry visa valid for 1 year, allowing a maximum 90-day stay in Saudi Arabia, or as a single-entry visa valid for 3 months, allowing a 30-day maximum stay. Malaysian citizens can obtain a visa-on-arrival at Saudi ports of entry, but it is preferable to apply online for a Saudi e-visa ahead of time, in order to avoid airport lines and delays.

Malaysian citizens, wishing to work in Saudi Arabia, can apply for the Saudi work visa, which allows for a maximum 90-day stay in Saudi Arabia, during which time the Malaysian worker should apply for a Saudi residence visa. With the Saudi work permit, or Iqama, the Saudi residence visa allows the Malaysian worker to work and live in Saudi Arabia. Malaysian citizens wishing to engage in short-term commercial activities, such as meetings, negotiations, or corporate events, should apply for a Saudi business visit visa, through a Saudi host company or organization. The Saudi business visit visa is issued as a single-entry visit visa valid for 3 months, allowing a 30-day stay (extendable), or as a multiple-entry visit visa valid for 6 months or 1 year, allowing a 90-day stay each visit (non-extendable).

Be aware of your Saudi visa validity dates and permitted duration of stay in Saudi Arabia, as overstays in Saudi Arabia may result in fines and deportation.

Table of contents
  1. Requirement
  2. How to apply for a Saudi visa
  3. Processing time
  4. Saudi visa fees
  5. Visa extension
  6. Malaysian Embassy and Consulate in Saudi Arabia
  7. Visa extension
  8. Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Malaysia:
  9. Saudi visas for Malaysia citizens FAQ

Saudi visas for Malaysian citizens

Malaysian citizens visiting Saudi Arabia for purposes of work, business, family visits, pilgrimage, transit, and other short or long-term purposes should apply for the appropriate Saudi visa, prior to their intended visit to Saudi Arabia. Depending on the purpose of travel to Saudi Arabia, Malaysian citizens can apply for the following Saudi visas:

Tourist visa

The Saudi tourist visa is for travelers who want to visit Saudi Arabia for short-term tourism activities, including visiting family and friends and leisure activities. It is typically a one-year visa that allows multiple entries into Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days per visit. The tourist visa also allows for Umrah (the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca) but doesn’t allow for Hajj. The tourist visa is the most popular visa type.

Student visa

A student visa is for foreign nationals who intend to enter Saudi Arabia for educational activities. Both short-term and long-term student schemes and visas are available, depending on the educational course, degree, or training program you are enrolled in.

Transit visa

The transit visa allows travelers to transit through Saudi Arabia en route to another destination. It is intended for travelers who have a stopover of more than 12 hours. If your transit is less than 12 hours, you do not need a Transit Visa. The transit visa typically allows a short stay of up to 96 hours.

Employment visa

The employment visa is for foreign nationals intending to work in Saudi Arabia. This visa requires sponsorship by a Saudi Arabian employer alongside an employment contract. For your visa to be approved, you will also need to meet specific requirements, including an invitation letter, medical screening, educational certificates, and security checks. Usually, the employment visa allows you to enter Saudi Arabia for 90 days, within which time you should apply for a residence visa.

Residence visa

This visa is intended for foreign nationals who are already in Saudi Arabia on another short-term visa and intend to stay for longer. The residence visa allows you to legally live and work in Saudi Arabia for a longer period.

Premium residency visa

Malaysian citizens, wishing to live in Saudi Arabia and invest in Saudi business, should apply for the Saudi premium residence visa, which allows the Malaysia national 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.

Family visit visa

Saudi nationals or legal residents, wishing to host a first-degree relative for a short-term visit to Saudi Arabia, should apply for a Saudi family visit visa

Companion visa

Malaysian nationals, wishing to accompany someone on their trip to Saudi Arabia, should apply for a Saudi companion visa.

Personal visit visa

Saudi nationals, wishing to host a Malaysian national in Saudi Arabia for a non-business, non-family, short-term related visit, should apply for a Saudi personal visit visa, on the Malaysian citizen’s behalf.

Business visa

The Saudi visit visa for business is intended for foreigners engaging in business activities, such as attending meetings, and conferences, or exploring business opportunities in Saudi Arabia. Business visas may have varying validity periods and allow for single or multiple entries, depending on the nature of the business engagement.

Government visa

Malaysian visitors, who have been invited by a Saudi Arabian government institution, ministry, or department, should apply for a Saudi government visa.

Diplomatic & official visas

Official or diplomatic Malaysian nationals should apply for the Saudi diplomatic and official visa.

Newborn visa

Malaysian 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.

Government visa

Malaysian visitors, who have been invited by a Saudi Arabian government institution, ministry, or department, should apply for a Saudi government visa.

Diplomatic missions & organizations

Malaysian nationals, visiting a Saudi Arabian mission or organization, should apply for a Saudi diplomatic missions and organizations visa.

Extension of exit/re-entry visa

Malaysian employees and their dependents, wishing to travel to and from Saudi Arabia for a specific period of time, should apply for a Saudi extension of exit-re-entry visa

Hajj visa

Malaysian nationals, visiting a Saudi Arabian mission or organization, should apply for a Saudi diplomatic missions and organizations visa.Malaysian Muslims, wishing to visit Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage purposes, should apply for the Saudi Hajj visa.

Umrah visa

Malaysian Muslims, wishing to visit Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrimage purposes, should apply for the Saudi Umrah visa.

Saudi e-Visa Requirements

If you are applying for a visa to Saudi Arabia from Australia, you will likely apply for an e-Visa and will need to provide the required documentation to support your application. Without the required documents, your visa application will likely be rejected.

Below is a list of the required documents for the Saudi e-Visa.

Passport

You will need a valid passport with at least six months of validity beyond your intended duration of stay in Saudi Arabia.

Photograph

You will need a recent passport-sized photograph that meets Saudi Arabia's specifications for e-Visa applications, including: In color and taken against a white background. Clear and in focus. Even lighting and exposure. Neutral facial expression. Your face should take up between 70%-80% of the photograph. No eyeglasses. No headwear, except for religious reasons.

Visa application form

You will need to submit a completed online visa application form with accurate information and details matching the passport and travel documents.

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Saudi work visa for Malaysian citizens

The Saudi work visa allows Malaysian visitors a maximum 90-day stay in Saudi Arabia, during which time the Malaysian citizen should apply for a Saudi residence permit with the Saudi Ministry of Labor. The Saudi residence permit, along with the Saudi work permit, or Iqama, allows the Malaysian national to work and live in Saudi Arabia for up to 1 year, extendable based on the continuity of the same employment. Malaysian nationals should be at least 18 years old to apply for the Saudi work visa, as well as meet the following requirements:

Saudi work visa for Malaysian citizens

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:

Employment visa

Saudi employer applies for the Saudi employment visa, with the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Labor, on the Malaysian national’s behalf. The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) will then issue a visa authorization number

Sponsorship letter

Malaysian Muslims, wishing to visit Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrimage purposes, should apply for the Saudi UmMalaysian worker must have an invitation letter by a Saudi Arabian organization or company, certified by MOFA and the Saudi Chamber of Commerce. The sponsorship letter must indicate the Malaysian worker’s name, position, block visa number, and the date.rah visa.

Diploma

The Malaysian worker must have a certified and notarized copy of their university degree or training/technical diploma, authenticated by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission.

Employment contract

An employment contract should be signed by the Malaysian worker and the Saudi employer, certified by MOFA and the Saudi Chamber of Commerce.

Visa referral note

A visa referral note must be issued by Saudi MOFA that states the Saudi work visa number and date.

Power of Attorney

Saudi MOFA will issue digital power of attorney from the Saudi employer.

Police report

The Malaysian national should submit a recent police report, issued at least 6 months before applying for the Saudi work visa, that details the Malaysian worker’s criminal record.

Medical Insurance

The Malaysian worker should purchase health insurance from Saudi Arabia.

Passport

The Malaysian national should have a Malaysian passport, valid for 6 months from the date of travel to Saudi Arabia, with 2 blank pages that are facing each other.

Application

The Malaysian citizen should fill out the Saudi work visa application form on the Saudi MOFA portal, then submit the application and required documents by mail or in person at their nearest Saudi embassy or consulate abroad.

Once the Saudi employment visa has been approved, the Malaysian worker can then enter Saudi Arabia and stay for a maximum of 90 days. During that time, the Malaysian worker should convert their Saadi work visa into a Saudi residence permit, which will allow them to live and work legally in Saudi Arabia.

Applying for a Saudi e-Visa for Malaysians

When applying for a Saudi e-Visa, there are specific steps you need to follow. Because it is an e-Visa, the application needs to be completed online.

Below, is a step-by-step guide to help you through the application process:

Submit application form

Malaysian applicant fills out the online Saudi e-visa application form, with their personal data, passport details, and other requested information.

Pay fees online

Malaysian applicant pays the Saudi e-visa fees securely online, with a valid credit or debit card.

Receive approved visa

You will then need to proceed to the payment section and pay the required visa fee using a valid credit or debit card. Ensure your payment is secure and processed through the official channel. The Saudi e-Visa fee is USD 199.

Wait for your visa approval

Once you have submitted your application and made the payment, you will then need to wait for your application to be processed. Processing times can vary so check the website for updates.

Receive your approved visa

Once your e-Visa has been approved, you will receive it via email. It is recommended that you download and print the e-Visa document, as you will need to present it upon entry into Saudi Arabia.

Where to Apply

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 Processing Time

The typical processing time for a Saudi e-Visa is usually between 1-5 business days, although many applicants receive the visas within 24 hours. Once your application has been submitted online, your application and documentation will be reviewed. Upon approval, the e-Visa will usually be issued within 24 hours.

There are certain factors that can affect how quickly your visa is processed, including:

  • 1. The volume of applications.
  • 2. Public holidays.
  • 3. Issues with your application (this can lead to additional checks or visa officials requesting additional information).

Saudi Visa Extension

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.

 

Malaysian Embassy and Consulate in Saudi Arabia

Embassy of Malaysia:

Address: Diplomatic Quarter P.O. Box 94335, 11693 Riyadh.

Telephone: 00 966 11 488 7098

Consulate General of Malaysia, Jeddah:

Address: Lot 241, Al-Mualiffin Street, Al Rehab District, P.O Box 593, 21421 Jeddah.

Telephone: 0096612 6727740