Application for Saudi Arabia Business Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I work in Saudi Arabia using a business visa?

  Business visas are issued to foreign nationals who intend to visit Saudi Arabia for business-related activities. Using these visas, a foreign national is not supposed to work, and if found violating the rules, the traveler will face strict legal consequences.
  

• What are the things to take care of while submitting a business introduction letter?

  • The business introduction letter should be issued by your UK employer. 
  • This letter should be dated within one month of the application submission. 
  • The business introduction letter should furnish the company’s registration number and should also detail the company’s operation. 
  • The letter should clearly specify the duration of the UK national’s trip. 
  • The business introduction letter should be stamped and certified by the British Chamber of Commerce.

• What are the things to take care while submitting a photograph for Saudi Arabia business visa?

  For Saudi visa, the photograph submitted should be taken within the past three months. The size of the photograph should be 35mmX45mm. The background of the photograph should be white. While taking the photo, the applicant should maintain a neutral expression. The photograph should provide the full-frontal view of the head, and the face should be centered in the middle. Except for religious purposes, the applicant is not permitted to wear headwear in the photo.

• How to fill Saudi Arabia business visa application form?

  While filling the visa application form, the applicant should be very careful, and should make sure that it is being filled and signed without any errors. Please find below some of the crucial things to take care while filling the Saudi Arabia business visa application form. 

  •  The applicant should complete the business visa application form in capital letters using a black ink pen. 
  • The applicant should complete the visa applicant form himself or herself, and no third-party handwriting will be accepted. 
  • The UK national should make sure that there are no handwritten changes in the application form. 
  • If you find it difficult to complete the visa application form, you can always contact Visa Genie for assistance. Our experts will guide you to fill the visa application form without any errors.

• I am a UK national. Is it possible for me to enter Saudi Arabia via land through the King Fahd Causeway?

  No, citizens of United Kingdom are permitted to enter Saudi Arabia only via air, and they cannot visit the country through the King Fahd Causeway.

• Can I retrieve my passport once I submit it for visa approval?

  In usual cases, the passport cannot be retrieved once it is submitted to obtain a visa. However, if you are badly in need of your passport, you can take it back, but the whole visa application process will be canceled, and you will be asked to apply for another visa.

• I am a UK citizen and I already have one valid Saudi Arabia visa. What should I need to do to get a new visa?

  All foreign nationals are permitted to hold only one Saudi Arabia visa at a time. In order to get a new visa, you should initially cancel this valid visa. While applying for a fresh visa, you should also send a statement requesting the authorities to cancel the existing valid visa.

• What is the usual visa validity of a Saudi Arabian business visa?

  The validity of a Saudi Arabia business visa may be as short as three months or as long as five years. However, Visa Genie could not guarantee the visa validity of any applicant, as the sole decision-maker in this process is Saudi Arabian authorities.

• Is it possible for me to extend my currently valid Saudi Arabia business visa?

  The visa validity cannot be changed or extended after it is issued by Saudi Arabian authorities. If you want to stay in Saudi Arabia for an extended period of time, you should obtain a fresh visa. In case of any queries, do not hesitate to contact Visa Genie, and our team will be glad to assist you in the entire visa application procedure.

• Is Saudi Arabia offering e-visas to UK citizens?

  No, Saudi Arabia offers only a regular visa to foreign nationals. You should directly visit the embassy of Saudi Arabia in London to obtain the visa. You can also contact Visa Genie for a hassle-free visa approval process.