
Saudi Arabia
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All Visa Pathways(38 visas)
Saudi ArabiaBusiness Visit Visa - Multiple Entry (تأشيرة زيارة تجارية متعددة)
Multiple-entry business visa valid for six months allowing repeated short-term visits for commercial activities without employment authorization.
Saudi ArabiaBusiness Visit Visa - Single Entry (تأشيرة زيارة تجارية)
Single-entry visa for short-term business activities such as meetings, negotiations, and conferences with a maximum 30-day stay.
Saudi ArabiaCommercial Visit Visa
Short-term business travel visa for executives, consultants, and technical specialists conducting commercial activities in Saudi Arabia for 30-90 days.
Saudi ArabiaCompanion Visa (تأشيرة مرافق)
Visa for spouses and children under 18 accompanying a principal visa holder traveling to Saudi Arabia, requiring proof of kinship.
Saudi ArabiaDependent / Family Residency Visa (تأشيرة إقامة تابع)
Long-term residency visa for spouse and children of an Iqama holder earning SAR 5,000+ monthly, subject to annual dependent levy of SAR 4,800 per person.
Saudi ArabiaDiplomatic Family Residence Visa (تأشيرة إقامة عائلة دبلوماسي)
Residence visa for families of Saudi officials and diplomats working in diplomatic missions abroad, processed through MOFA.
Saudi ArabiaDiplomatic Missions & Organizations Visa (تأشيرة البعثات الدبلوماسية)
Visa for staff and representatives visiting or assigned to diplomatic missions, international organizations, and consulates in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi ArabiaDiplomatic Visa (تأشيرة دبلوماسية)
Visa issued to holders of diplomatic passports visiting Saudi Arabia for diplomatic purposes, exempt from standard immigration requirements.
Saudi ArabiaDomestic Worker Visa (Maid/Helper)
Employment visa for domestic workers (housemaids, nannies, drivers) employed by Saudi families. Sponsor must meet income requirements and provide notarized employment contract.
Saudi ArabiaEmployment Visa (تأشيرة عمل)
Long-term employer-sponsored work visa leading to Iqama residency permit issuance within 90 days of arrival, classified under three skill-based tiers.
Saudi ArabiaEmployment Visa - Basic Tier (عمالة أساسية)
Employment visa tier for manual and entry-level workers under 60 years old with SAR 3,000–6,999 monthly salary and no formal education requirement.
Saudi ArabiaEmployment Visa - High-Skilled Tier (عمالة عالية المهارة)
Employment visa tier for professionals with a degree plus five years experience and minimum SAR 15,000 monthly salary, covering doctors, engineers, and executives.
Saudi ArabiaEmployment Visa - Skilled Tier (عمالة ماهرة)
Employment visa tier for technicians and mid-level workers with secondary education, two years experience, and SAR 7,000–14,999 monthly salary.
Saudi ArabiaEvent Visit Visa (تأشيرة زيارة فعالية)
MOFA-issued visa for attendees of approved events, conferences, exhibitions, and sporting events held in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi ArabiaExhibitor and Speaker Visa (Business/Temporary)
Visa for individuals participating as speakers or exhibitors at approved conferences or exhibitions.
Saudi ArabiaExit / Re-entry Visa (تأشيرة خروج وعودة)
Administrative visa required for Iqama holders and their dependents to travel outside Saudi Arabia and return within a specified time period.
Saudi ArabiaFamily Visit Visa (تأشيرة زيارة عائلية)
Short-term visa enabling residents to invite first-degree relatives (parents, spouse, children) for visits of up to 90 days, extendable to 180 days.
Saudi ArabiaFreelance Work Permit (تصريح العمل الحر)
Independent contractor authorization allowing self-employed professionals to legally provide services in Saudi Arabia without employer sponsorship.
Saudi ArabiaHajj Visa (تأشيرة حج)
Mandatory pilgrimage visa for all foreign Muslims performing Hajj, valid only during the annual Hajj season and arranged through authorized tour operators.
Saudi ArabiaJournalist / Media Visa (تأشيرة إعلامية)
Visa for accredited journalists and media professionals visiting Saudi Arabia for reporting or coverage, requiring Media Regulatory Authority registration.
Saudi ArabiaMedical Treatment Visa (تأشيرة علاج طبي)
MOFA-processed visa enabling foreign nationals to enter Saudi Arabia for medical treatment at authorized healthcare facilities in the Kingdom.
Saudi ArabiaNewborn Registration (for Foreign Residents)
Registration process for newborns of foreign residents and the issuance of a residency permit (Iqama).
Saudi ArabiaOfficial / Government Visit Visa (تأشيرة زيارة حكومية)
Visa for individuals invited by Saudi government institutions for official meetings, consultations, or cooperation programs.
Saudi ArabiaPersonal Visit Visa (تأشيرة زيارة شخصية)
Visit visa for hosting friends or acquaintances with no business or family relationship to the sponsor, arranged through MOFA.
Saudi ArabiaPremium Residency - Entrepreneur Category 1 (إقامة رواد الأعمال - الفئة الأولى)
Five-year renewable residency for startup founders investing SAR 400,000+ via an approved investor and holding 20%+ ownership; 3-year Saudization grace.
Saudi ArabiaPremium Residency - Gifted (إقامة الموهوبين)
Five-year renewable residency for individuals with outstanding achievements in culture, arts, or sports, requiring approved awards and official Saudi authority recommendations.
Saudi ArabiaPremium Residency - Investor (إقامة المستثمرين)
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Investor track grants long-term, sponsor-free residency to non-Saudis investing at least SAR 7 million in a licensed Saudi business.
Saudi ArabiaPremium Residency - Limited Duration (الإقامة المميزة - سنوية)
One-year renewable self-sponsored residency for SAR 100,000 annually providing sponsor-free rights to live, work, and invest in the Kingdom.
Saudi ArabiaPremium Residency - Real Estate Owner (إقامة ملاك العقارات)
Saudi Premium Residency tied to ownership of a SAR 4M+ developed, mortgage-free residential property; 5-year renewable permit while the asset is held.
Saudi ArabiaPremium Residency - Special Talent (إقامة الكفاءات الخاصة)
Five-year renewable residency for healthcare professionals (SAR 35,000+ salary), researchers (SAR 14,000+), and executives (SAR 80,000+) with Saudization exemption.
Saudi ArabiaPremium Residency - Unlimited Duration (الإقامة المميزة - غير محددة المدة)
Permanent self-sponsored residency for a one-time fee of SAR 800,000 granting the right to live, work, own property, and run businesses without a local sponsor.
Saudi ArabiaSeasonal Work Visa (تأشيرة عمل موسمية)
Time-bound work permit for seasonal employment demands such as Hajj-period services, agriculture, and events, restricted to a specific role and duration.
Saudi ArabiaStopover Visa (تأشيرة توقف)
96-hour stopover transit visa for airline passengers transiting through Saudi Arabia, enabling a brief visit to the country during layover.
Saudi ArabiaStudent Visa (تأشيرة دراسية)
Visa for foreign nationals accepted into an authorized Saudi university or institute under the Study in Saudi Arabia program.
Saudi ArabiaTemporary Work Visa (تأشيرة عمل مؤقتة)
Short-term multiple-entry work visa valid for up to six months for consulting, project-based, or trial assignments without Iqama issuance.
Saudi ArabiaTourist e-Visa (تأشيرة سياحية إلكترونية)
Multiple-entry electronic visa for tourism and Umrah valid for one year, allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit for nationals of 60+ qualifying countries.
Saudi ArabiaTransit Visa (تأشيرة عبور)
Visa for travelers passing through Saudi Arabia with a layover exceeding 12 hours at Dammam, Jeddah, or Riyadh international airports.
Saudi ArabiaUmrah Visa (تأشيرة عمرة)
Pilgrimage visa for Muslims performing Umrah outside the Hajj season, valid for 30 days with mandatory advance accommodation booking through Nusuk Masar.