SAUDI ARABIA TOURIST VISA

Saudi Arabia is a place every travel junkie should visit, boasting world-class infrastructure, great attractions, shopping, desert safaris and many more. Ranked in the list of top 10 most visited cities in the world (according to Forbes), saudi has something for everyone.
You can experience cultural diversity here, thanks to the diverse nationalities of people who are living in saudi as professionals or skilled workers. Here you will also get a chance to admire the architecture. saudi is full of skyscrapers, artificial islands and its exciting nightlife here makes this city worth a visit. Saudi tourist visa is easy to apply and you can choose the most suitable option from various tourist visa types.

TYPES OF SAUDI ARABAI TOURIST VISA:
It offers two kinds of tourist visas:

14-day tourist visa – With this Saudi visa, an individual can stay in the country for a maximum of 14 days. This visa is valid for two months. 

30-day tourist visa– As the name suggests, this visa is valid for 30 days. Holders of the visa should complete their trip within 60 days of the issue after which the visa will lapse. This  visa can be extended up to a maximum of ten days which is subject to certain terms and conditions.

Documents Required For The Visa Application
  • A passport, valid for a minimum of six months
  • Passport size photos
  • A copy of your completed and signed Saudi visa application form.
  • Details about your itinerary.
  • Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings.
  • Copy of tour ticket.
  • A cover letter with all the required details about your itinerary.
  • Statement from your bank of the last six months to prove you have enough finances to fund your visit.
  • Address proof.
  • Letter from your sponsor who can be a friend or relative staying in Saudi.

Before you apply for a  visa, ensure that you meet the visa requirements, fill the application form, attach the required documents and pay the required fees.

You can apply for your visit visa two months prior to your date of travel.

TOURIST E-VISA

It is now possible to apply for a tourist e-Visa online for those wishing to visit Saudi. Here are the steps involved in the application process for Saudi tourist visa

SAUDI TOURIST VISA
  • Download the online form and ensure that all the information you enter on the form must be correct if you want to get your electronic visa on-time.
  • Provide your contact information, passport information, and email address, as well as any further supporting documents.
  • Pay the e-Visa fees and check your inbox regularly for the unique confirmation number you’ll get once your payment goes through.
  • Wait for your tourist e-Visa to be approved, then print it out and bring it along with you on your trip.

Benoy can help you with your tourist visa by filling out the e-visa application form and help you with the required documents that you need to submit with your online application form for the e-Visa.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TOURIST EVISA
  • Passport – All applicants must have a passport which will remain valid for at least another six months from the date of arrival in saudi.
  • Scanned passport.
  • A digital photo-Make sure it has been taken in the last 6 months and meets the criteria.
  • A valid e-mail address.

GOLDEN VISA

SAUDI INTRODUCES 10-YEAR GOLDEN VISA FOR PROFESSIONALS

The SAUDI recently decided to issue a 10-year golden visa to professionals that will include engineers, physicians, Ph.Ds. who are from Saudi accredited universities who have scored Grade Point Average or GPA of 3.8 and above. The motive behind issuing this visa is to retain ‘talented people and great minds’ in the country.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE GOLDEN CARD?

Five categories of non-residents can apply for the golden card, these include entrepreneurs, chief executives, investors, meritorious students and scientists.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS

They must fulfil at least one of the following conditions:

  • Must make a deposit of up to 10 million dirhams in an investment fund in the Saudi.
  • Must be an owner of a company with 10 million dirhams as capital investment or must be a partner in a company with a share of up to 10 million dirhams.
Apart from this, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
  • Investment funds should be fully owned rather than be funded through a loan and adequate proof must be given
  • The applicant must have held the investment for at least three years
  • The applicant must have an insurance document for themselves and their family members
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTREPRENEURS:
  • Applicants must be owners of a project that has a value of 500,000 dirhams or above in a field certified in the UAE
  • Applicant must be approved as a certified business incubator and a founder of the project
  • Applicant must have health insurance coverage for himself and his family members
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR SPECIALISTS
  • Applicant can be a professor from any one of the top 500 international universities that is approved by the ministry of education
  • Applicant with an award or certificate of appreciation for his area of specialization can also apply
  • Scientists who have made major contributions to an area of study
  • Ds. with 20 years of practical experience in their field of expertise
  • Applicants who are specialists in fields significant to the Saudi.
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVES:
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
  • Must have experience of five years and above
  • Must be earning a salary of 30,000 dirhams or more in the saudi and have a valid job contract
  • Must be covered by health insurance which includes family members
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OTHERS

As for the criteria for inventors, they must have a patent that should be of value to Saudi’s economy and should have the approval of the patent from the ministry of economy.

Apart from this, the program includes art and culture specialists who must be approved by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development in the Saudi.

work visa

WHY WORK IN SAUDI?

It provides excellent business and work prospects in attracting expats from all corners of the world. The below four are the most important factors making the cosmopolitan city one of the best options to work and build a career.

  • Safety
  • Quality of living
  • Luxury
  • World class infrastructure and comfort
  • Plenty of work opportunities
  • Tax-free (No income tax)

Multi-cultural workforce with more than 200 nationalities gives global exposure and works as a launch pad to countries like Australia, Canada, UK and USA.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS VISA?
  • Should be a graduate in case of skilled, Trade qualifications for an unskilled worker.
  • 2-3+ years of experience.
  • Must have a job offer from local employer
  • Meet medical requirements.