How long does it take to apply for a Saudi visa?

Saudi visa processing takes 6-8 working days.

People going to Saudi Arabia need to apply for corresponding visas according to the purpose of travel, such as tourist visas, student visas, work visit visas, government visit visas, family visit visas, business visas, Hajj visas, etc. Among these visas, it takes at least 5- 10 working days for an individual to apply, and 15-30 working days for a work visa, while the Hajj visa in Saudi Arabia.

The difficulty in applying for a visa in Saudi Arabia is related to the materials submitted by individuals and the strictness of the embassy's review. In addition, Saudi Arabia is a country with strong religious beliefs, and applicants should pay more attention to details when submitting materials. Therefore, in order to ensure the visa application is passed, many people do not go to the Saudi embassy in China to submit the materials in person, but hand them over to the agent.

Different types of Saudi visa processing procedures

I. Business Visa

1, original and photocopy of passport. Passports are valid for at least 6 months.

2. Two passport photos (two-inch color photos with a white background in the last six months, measuring 3.5CM×4.5CM).

3. Copy of ID card or work permit (copy of A4 paper on both sides of the same paper).

4. Invitation letter from Saudi company (certified by Saudi Chamber of Commerce), including the name and position of the inviter.

Second, tourist visas.

1. There are two kinds of visiting visas: visiting visas and government visiting visas (including business visiting visas).

2. The original or photocopy of the approval letter with the number and date of the visit visa approved by the relevant departments of Saudi Arabia shall be provided.

3. Personal ID card, original household registration book, marriage certificate, original child birth certificate and printed copies are required for visiting relatives.

4. The kinship certificate must be notarized and certified by the Consular Section of the Saudi Embassy in China.

5. Business visit visa refers to the visit visa issued to foreign entrepreneurs and investors. Applicants are required to provide personal identity cards, professional certificates, academic certificates and their copies.