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Arabia Visa - Passport |
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Passport
Required? |
Visa
Required? |
Return
Ticket Required? |
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Yes |
Yes
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Yes |
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Australian |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Canadian |
Yes |
Yes
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Yes |
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USA |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Other
EU |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Japanese |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Restricted
Entry
Holders of an Israeli passport or passports with Israeli stamps
in them.
Passengers not complying with Saudi conventions of behavior
and dress sense, including
those who appear to be in a state of intoxication, or who
display unsuitable affection (especially between men and women)
will be refused entry (please see the Social
Profile section).
There are particular regulations concerning pilgrims
entering Saudi Arabia. Please contact the
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for further
information. Members of the Quadyani religious group can be
refused entry when travelling for pilgrimage
purposes.
Note
Unaccompanied women
must be met at the airport by their sponsor or husband and
have established onward reservations as far as their final
destination in Saudi Arabia.
If met by a sponsor, it is worth noting that there are limitations
on women travelling by car with men who are
not related by blood or marriage. However, it is satisfactory
for women visiting for business purposes
to be accompanied and met at the airport by male business
partners.
Further enquiries
can be made at the Embassy or Information Centre. Women and
under aged children must be accompanied by a Moharram (close
male family member).
No foreign traveller who is working as a domestic
servant in Saudi Arabia should be transported
to Saudi Arabia unless holding a valid non refundable return
ticket.
Passports
A passport valid for 6 months at time of entry is required
by all except Muslim pilgrims
holding Pilgrim Passes, tickets and other documents for their
onward or return journey and entering the country via Jeddah
or Medina, although adequate evidence of Muslim faith must
be provided (for example religious authenticated certificate).
All passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the
estimated stay in Saudi Arabia.
Visas
Visas are required by all except the following: |
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Nationals
of Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates
Transit passengers continuing
their journey by the same or 1st connecting
aircraft within 18 hours, provided holding valid onward
or return documentation, not leaving the airport and
making no further landing in Saudi
Arabia (except nationals of Burkina
Faso, Mali, Niger and Nigeria who must always carry
a transit visa)
Holders of re entry permits and
‘Landing Permits’ issued by the Saudi
Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Note
1. The Pilgrim (Ummra) visa can only be obtained through an
authorised 'Ummra Agency', selected by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs. Please check with Embassy for a full list of appointed
agents, administrative fees may apply.
2. Transit passengers who stay in the Jeddah Islamic Port,
King Abdulaziz International Airport, or Prince Mohammed bin
Abdulaziz Airport in Medina for over 24 hours can perform
Ummra or visit a Holy Mosque, provided they withhold a signed
agreement with 1 of the appointed Ummra agencies.
The cost of different types of visa
Family Visit: £39.
Business: £39, or £96 (for multiple
entry).
Work: £10, if paying at Embassy, or
SR 1,000 to be paid by employer in Saudi Arabia.
Residency: £10.
Transit: £10.
Pilgrim (Ummra): there is no charge (1 to
3 months for a maximum of 30 days).
Validity
The visa stay
period starts from the 1st day of entry into
Saudi Arabia within the visa’s valid dates. Ummra visas
are valid for 30 days once travelling in Saudi Arabia.
Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy), please see Addresses
- Contact section. Travellers are advised to apply for these
well in advance.
Application requirements
A Visitor must have:
Family / Residency: |
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1
application form
1 passport size photo affixed
to application form. Children travelling on parents'
passport must have photos affixed on passport and endorsed
by appropriate authorities with photos attached on application
form. Copies of birth certificate and marriage certificate
of all accompanying children and spouses are also necessary
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Passport valid for at least 6
months.
Prepaid, self addressed, recorded delivery envelope,
if applying by post. If applying by post from Ireland
(Republic), enclose a minimum of 9 coupons.
Fee (payable in cash, by postal order or by banker’s
draft only for nationals from Ireland (Republic)).
Invitation from host or sponsor, with approval from
the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Medical report, authenticated by the United Kingdom
Foreign Office (for persons over 15 years of age). Applicants
from Ireland (Republic) should legalise their medical
report at the Irish Foreign Office in Dublin.
Authorisation from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
obtained by their sponsor in Saudi Arabia. |
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| Business
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1
application form
1 passport size photo affixed
to application form. Children travelling on parents'
passport must have photos affixed on passport and endorsed
by appropriate authorities with photos attached on application
form. Copies of birth certificate and marriage certificate
of all accompanying children and spouses are also necessary
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Passport valid for at least 6
months.
Prepaid, self addressed, recorded delivery envelope,
if applying by post. If applying by post from Ireland
(Republic), enclose a minimum of 9 coupons.
Fee (payable in cash, by postal order or by banker’s
draft only for nationals from Ireland (Republic)).
Letter of invitation from Saudi host company authorized
by Saudi Chamber of Commerce (original and copy).
Letter from company or organisation in own country. |
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| Work
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1
application form
1 passport size photo affixed
to application form. Children travelling on parents'
passport must have photos affixed on passport and endorsed
by appropriate authorities with photos attached on application
form. Copies of birth certificate and marriage certificate
of all accompanying children and spouses are also necessary
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Passport valid for at least 6
months.
Prepaid, self addressed, recorded delivery envelope,
if applying by post. If applying by post from Ireland
(Republic), enclose a minimum of 9 coupons.
Fee (payable in cash, by postal order or by banker’s
draft only for nationals from Ireland (Republic)).
A Letter of introduction from Saudi sponsor and copy
of the employment contract.
Copies of academic qualifications and work experience
in the field of job applied for.
Letter of No Objection if beforehand employed in Saudi
Arabia.
An amount equivalent to SR 50 deposited at the Consulate’s
cashier desk. |
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| Pilgrim: |
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1
application form
1 passport size photo affixed
to application form. Children travelling on parents'
passport must have photos affixed on passport and endorsed
by appropriate authorities with photos attached on application
form. Copies of birth certificate and marriage certificate
of all accompanying children and spouses are also necessary
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Passport valid for at least 6
months.
Prepaid, self addressed, recorded delivery envelope,
if applying by post. If applying by post from Ireland
(Republic), enclose a minimum of 9 coupons.
Airline ticket with confirmed booking (for both ways).
The point of entry and departure must be Jeddah or Medina.
Meningitis immunisation certificate with validity for
more than 3 years and vaccination issued no less than
10 days before travelling. A Yellow Fever certificate
may be required if travelling from an infected area.
I.D card must be worn on wrist band and luggage must
be clearly labelled as 'PILGRIM'.
Letter of approval issued by Saudi Ministry of Hajj,
confirming that the authorised United Kingdom travel
agent, tour operator and charities, through which the
application for Hajj was submitted, have completed the
necessary requirements regarding their pilgrims.
Proof of conversion to Islam may have to be presented. |
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| Transit:
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1
application form
1 passport size photo affixed
to application form. Children travelling on parents'
passport must have photos affixed on passport and endorsed
by appropriate authorities with photos attached on application
form. Copies of birth certificate and marriage certificate
of all accompanying children and spouses are also necessary
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Passport valid for at least 6
months.
Prepaid, self addressed, recorded delivery envelope,
if applying by post. If applying by post from Ireland
(Republic), enclose a minimum of 9 coupons.
Fee (payable in cash, by postal order or by banker’s
draft only for nationals from Ireland (Republic)).
Airline ticket reservation showing proof of leaving
Saudi Arabia within 48 hours and visa valid for next
destination if appropriate. |
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Note
1. An Exit Permit is required for most nationals, requiring
a passport size photo and must be issued by the Chief of Police
(generally processed within 3 days after application).
It is advised to enquire at the nearest Embassy for further
information.
2. There are further requirements for Ummra applications,
but these must be submitted by the authorized travel agent
or tour operator.
Working days required
At least 24 hours. At least 1 week if applying by post. For
information on processing time for all other types of visa,
please contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
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