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What do I need to apply for this business visa?
You will need to provide:

  • An Invitation Letter from a Saudi Arabia-based company. The letter should have been approved by the Chamber of Commerce of Saudi Arabia;
  • The completed Saudi Visa application form;
  • Original passport valid for 6 months;
  • Two passport-sized photographs;
  • Prepaid self-addressed envelope.

Do I need to send my original passport?
Yes, for Saudi Business Visa applications we require your original passport.
What are the rights granted by the Saudi Arabian Business Visa?
This visa is for people who want to participate in business meetings, conferences and other business purposes in Saudi Arabia. The visa can be single or multiple-entry. Visa holders are not allowed to work or seek employment in Saudi Arabia.
Can I get an ordinary holiday visa for Saudi Arabia?
No, there are no holiday visas. If you want to travel to Saudi Arabia as a tourist, you need to contact a tourist agency for this.
Do I need a business visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Nationals of all countries need a visa to travel to Saudi Arabia.
How long is the business visa valid for?
Your duration of stay must be approved by the Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia. It usually must not exceed 3 months.
How long does it take to organise the visa?
It takes 5 days for British residents and 10 days for Irish residents.
How long do I have to activate the visa once it is granted?
The validation period of the Saudi Arabia Business Visa is one month from the date it is issued.
What type of entry does the business visa provide?
There are single and multiple-entry options for this Saudi Arabia Visa.
What are the application fees?*
The fees for Saudi Business Visa processing are as follows:

Irish Residents
Business Visa 1-Month Single-Entry: €190
Business Visa 3-Month Multiple-Entry: €323

UK Residents
Single Entry visa – £125
Multiple Entry visa – £180

NB: If you hold a passport from another country not listed above, please contact the Visa First Help Desk to confirm the visa fee that will apply to you.

*Please note, Embassy fee is set by the Embassies themselves and Visa First has no control over it. Usually, the Embassy fee varies according to embassy, applicant’s nationality, type and duration of visa. The prices given here consist of Visa First handling fee and embassy fee. They are for one person, inclusive of VAT and are an estimate only. Please note that, additional fees may apply. These are dependant on the way you want to receive your passport, exchange rate changes, changes in the Embassy fees etc. In the event that in your case an additional fee is due we will contact you to organize the payment in the most convenient way for you.
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I got my Saudi employment/work visa the question i would like to raise is about the information written on my visa "duration of stay 90 days" is this the same as validity of the visa. I am wondering since what i understand my visa is employment. I know that it should have validity for 90 days meaning i should leave my country within the ninety days period from the issuance. I am confused with the additional information written on the visa " duration of stay 90 days" what does it mean?
Basically the condition “duration of stay 90 days” means that you will be allowed to stay up to 90 days on each entry. If you have any further questions please contact the embassy.
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