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Saudi Arabia · Visit (no work)

Business Visit Visa

Processing
A few days to 2 weeks
Cost
From SAR 300
Validity
90 days to 1 year

Visa for meetings, negotiations, and short commercial engagements with Saudi entities. Does not permit hands-on employment.

Requirements

  • Invitation from a Saudi company (attested via the Chamber of Commerce/MOFA platform)
  • Employer letter confirming role and purpose of travel
  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Proof of professional status

Restrictions

  • No employment or hands-on project work permitted
  • Overstays incur fines and future entry bans

Time and cost

Processing time
A few days to 2 weeks
Validity
Typically 90 days single entry or up to 1 year multiple entry, with stays commonly capped at 90 days per visit
Cost

From SAR 300

Required

  • About SAR 300 to SAR 500 visa fee (varies by nationality and duration)
  • Service fees also apply.

Documents

  • Valid passport

    6+ months validity

  • Saudi invitation letter

    MOFA-attested invitation from the host entity

  • Employer letter

    Confirming employment and travel purpose

  • Passport photos

    Per Saudi specifications

Tips

  • A visit visa permits meetings and negotiations, but not productive work
  • Multiple-entry business visas suit ongoing commercial relationships
  • eVisa-eligible passport holders can handle light meetings on a tourist eVisa, but the invitation-based business visa is the safe choice for anything substantive