Saudi Arabia - Residence visa - Service: Visa Requirements

. Completed Saudi Arabia Visa Application

Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the Saudi Arabia visa application form. 

PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.

. Valid Passport

Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.  

If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.

(Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

. Passport-type photograph

You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office).  You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.

Photo Requirements:

- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

- Taken in the last 6 months

- Use a plain white or off-white background

. Proof of Immigration Status

A copy of immigration status in the United States such as a resident card, work, or study permit. 

. Letters of Reference in Saudi Arabia

A document showing the number and the date of employment visa issued from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or any of its branches in Jeddah or Dammam. This document should come from the company in Saudi Arabia sponsoring the applicant, that is certified both by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This document MUST include the block visa number, date, position and the name of the person requested.

. Police report

A police report issued within the last 6 months with detailed information about the applicant's criminal record, if any. If the applicant is under the age of 16 this document does not need to be provided.

. Proof of Kinship

If applicant is visiting family members (spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons/daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, and parents-in-law), please provide the ORIGINAL and photocopy of certification of kinship showing relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual. These can include marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by the Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship. This visa is for family reunions and classified as Q1. 

. Power of attorney

Electronic power of attorney must be given to submit for the visa application. This power of attorney must contain the name and information pertaining to our submission agent. Contact Passports and visas.com for more details.

2.1 Consular and Service Fees

Saudi Arabia visa fees are as below :

3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope

Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your Saudi Arabia  Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).

3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us

Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application. 

Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing

5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111