Want to visit Saudi Arabia? Here are six types of visit visas
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has rapidly developed its tourism sector and expanded its visa categories. This includes the eVisa for tourism, which is available to visitors from 49 countries.
Besides the new tourist visas, Saudi Arabia also has visas specifically for families, job seekers, investors and individuals seeking medical treatment in the country.
Visitors can apply for this visa through our website – Saudi Visa Services
Before applying for the visa, it is important to ensure your passport is valid for six months. Otherwise, you will not be eligible.
1. Transit visa
The transit visa allows individuals to pass through Saudi Arabia and is applicable for short stays of over 12 hours.
2. Tourist visa
The tourist visa allows individuals and family to explore the tourism of Saudi Arabia with in a span of specific month.
3. Family visit visa
If you want to visit a family member living in Saudi Arabia, you can apply for a Family Visit Visa.
4. Work Visit Visa
work visit visa divided into two categories:
- Individual visits
- Sectors and Organizations visits
5. Business Visit Visa
This visa is for visitors who want to visit Saudi Arabia for business purposes. However, for this visa, a Saudi company or institution will have to invite you and sponsor your visa.
6. Medical Treatment Visa
Visitors seeking medical treatment in Saudi hospitals will need to apply for a medical treatment visa, which MOFA issues. One of the main conditions for this visa is to have an official letter from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health