Visas - Saudi Arabia


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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER SAUDI ARABIA

OVERVIEW
For US citizens a passport valid for at least six months and a visa are required for entry. There have been reports by U.S. citizens that they were refused a Saudi visa because their passports reflected travel to Israel or indicated that they were born in Israel.

 

TOURIST VISA:

Step 1 - Gather the Following Requirements
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 1.1

Current Passport

Applicant must submit their current passport. Saudi Arabia visas are stamped into a passport, therefore the the original passport is required.
Note: In order to obtain Saudi Arabia visas, passport must have two (2) blank visa pages(typically the last few pages of the passport are marked "Amendment" and are not valid for visas) and must be valid for at least six months past the date of entry into Saudi Arabia.

 1.2

Photo Requirement

Applicant must submit two (2) identical, color, passport style photographs. The photos must be recent and generally should not be the same used for the passport itself. Passport photos can be obtained at most post offices, Kinko's, Walgreens, etc.

 1.3

Proof of Travel

Applicant must submit a computer-generated itinerary from a travel agency or online booking tool (such as e-confirmation from an airline or Travelocity, Orbitz, etc) showing departure from the U.S. and arrival/departure for Saudi Arabia.
Although applicant may be submitting documents along with other family members, when submitted to an embassy or consulate, applications are treated individually. If applicant is under 18 years old, include the following:
1) Color copies of parents valid passports. If either, or both, parents do not have valid passports, include color copies of driver's license or other state issued ID. If either, or both, parents are not US citizens, include copies of ID and copies of US visa or permanent resident card (Green card).
2) Include a letter of authorization for child to obtain visa and travel.

 1.4

Declaration Form

Applicant must submit a signed Declaration Form.

 1.5

Official Invitation

Applicant must submit a confirmed invitation request processed by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (applicants host will arrange this and provide confirmation letter) or an original letter of invitation from a Government company in Saudi Arabia (such as Saudi Aramco).
It is common for host to indicate that due to their influence or relation to the Royal Family that this requirement does not need to be fulfilled, however under no circumstances will the Embassy or consulate office in the US issue a visa without it.

 1.6

Visa Application

Applicant must submit one completed Saudi Arabia visa application. Applications should be printed single-sided and signed in blue or black ink only.
> Click here to complete the visa application

Step 2 - Review Visas
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The following visas are available. When completing the order form in the next step you will select the visa you wish to obtain (for detailed explanation of terms, click here) :


Entries

Validity

Processing Time

Embassy Fee

Single

3 months

3-6 Days

$175.00

Multiple

Up to 5 Years

3-6 Days

$175.00

NOTE: For emergency situations, please contact ItsEasy for specific instructions.
NOTE: Processing refers to business days in the embassy and does not include service time or shipping.
NOTE: Embassy fees may change without notice. Order placement does not guarantee embassy visa fee.

 

BUSINESS VISA:

Step 1 - Gather the Following Requirements
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 1.1

Current Passport

Applicant must submit their current passport. Saudi Arabia visas are stamped into a passport, therefore the the original passport is required.
Note: In order to obtain Saudi Arabia visas, passport must have two (2) blank visa pages(typically the last few pages of the passport are marked "Amendment" and are not valid for visas) and must be valid for at least six months past the date of entry into Saudi Arabia.

 1.2

Photo Requirement

Applicant must submit two (2) identical, color, passport style photographs. The photos must be recent and generally should not be the same used for the passport itself. Passport photos can be obtained at most post offices, Kinko's, Walgreens, etc.

 1.3

Proof of Travel

Applicant must submit a computer-generated itinerary from a travel agency or online booking tool (such as e-confirmation from an airline or Travelocity, Orbitz, etc) showing departure from the U.S. and arrival/departure for Saudi Arabia.

 1.4

Declaration Form

Applicant must submit a signed Declaration Form.

 1.5

Business Cover Letter 

Applicant must submit a Business Cover Letter (BCL) from a U.S. company. The BCL must be an original signed document on company letterhead indicating the date, duration and purpose of travel to Saudi Arabia, list a contact and address at the host company, and observe moral and financial responsibility for the applicant.

 1.6

Official Invitation

Applicant must submit a confirmed invitation request processed by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (applicants host will arrange this and provide confirmation letter) or an original letter of invitation from a Government company in Saudi Arabia (such as Saudi Aramco).
It is common for host to indicate that due to their influence or relation to the Royal Family that this requirement does not need to be fulfilled, however under no circumstances will the Embassy or consulate office in the US issue a visa without it.

 1.7

Visa Application

Applicant must submit one completed Saudi Arabia visa application. Applications should be printed single-sided and signed in blue or black ink only.
> Click here to complete the visa application

Step 2 - Review Visas
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The following visas are available. When completing the order form in the next step you will select the visa you wish to obtain (for detailed explanation of terms, click here) :


Entries

Validity

Processing Time

Embassy Fee

Single

3 months

3-6 Days

$175.00

Multiple

Up to 5 Years

3-6 Days

$175.00

Single

3 months

1-2 Days

$300.00

Multiple

Up to 5 Years

1-2 Days

$300.00

NOTE: For emergency situations, please contact ItsEasy for specific instructions.
NOTE: Processing refers to business days in the embassy and does not include service time or shipping.
NOTE: Embassy fees may change without notice. Order placement does not guarantee embassy visa fee.

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Processing Instructions

  • Send the passport and all completed requirements detailed above to:

It's Easy Inc.
Attn: Visa Department
30 Rockefeller Plaza
Concourse Level
New York, NY 10112

Fees

  • It's Easy, Inc. service fee:
    • 3-5 Business Day Service - $75.00

    The Shipping fees are $25.00 for Overnight Delivery, $35.00 for Saturday Delivery or prepaid airbill. You may deliver the documents in person.

    A money order is required by the Embassy of Saudi Arabia . The money order will be obtained by Its Easy Inc., the consular fee above includes a $4 money order fee. Include a check or money order payable to "It’s Easy Inc." for handling fee per visa, plus Embassy Consular Fee per visa, and return FedEx.