Saudi Arabian Visa: What You Need To Know

For those who file for a UAE Visa would find it hard for them to get one approved if they don’t know what the requirements are.As you intend to visit or go to Saudi Arabia, make sure to have a passport that would not expire 6 months after your Saudi Arabia Visa would be approved. All citizens of Australia, Canada, United States of America, Britain and other European countries are required to present a visa except those citizens of:

•     Bahrain
•     Qatar
•     Kuwait
•     United Arab Emirates

Aside from that, the following nationals are also not required a visa:

• Passengers of connecting flights and must not be staying in Saudi Arabia for more than 18 hours. They also must not leave the airport.

•     Holders of Israeli passports or just stamps
•     Nationals who have been issued for permits by Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Are there more and other requirements for applying for a Saudi Arabian Visa? Definitely, yes!

•     A recently taken colored photo and must be passport sized. Should be having a white background.

•     Completely filled out Saudi Arabia Visa application form. Must also use black ink.
•     A return ticket

Approved entry to Saudi Arabia are the following:

•     Religious
•     Business
•     Work-related
•     Visit close family members

Note the following important things to remember in relation to Saudi Arabia Visa:

•     If you do not comply with the dress code and proper behaviour in Saudi Arabia, you will be denied and not given entry.
•     Some nationals such as Nigeria, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso needs to apply for a transit visa no matter how short their stay in Saudi Arabia will be as whether if they’re just going to stay at the airport or not.
•     Pilgrims has some special policies to follow too You may have to check with the nearest consulate in your area for more details.
•     Bring along your Saudi Visa while you travel else your entry will not be allowed
•     All women traveling need to have their sponsor meet them by the time of their arrival at the airport or else the immigration will deny their entry. Women must be assured to have proper accommodation for her length of stay in Saudi Arabia.
•     Anyone who enters Saudi Arabia does not require an exit permit but will definitely not be allowed to leave the country if they have involvement with any legal dispute. Before arriving to any court resolution, exit permits may not be granted for anything related to labor disputes.

    Meningitis and typhoid vaccinations are required for all visitors of Saudi Arabia.