SAUDI ARABIA

IMPORTANT - POLICY CHANGE - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 4-25-2009

THE ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA REQUIRES AN ONLINE APPLICATION TOGETHER WITH YOUR PAPER APPLICATION. AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $35 WILL BE CHARGED AS PART OF THE SAUDI GOVERNMENT ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS.

PASSPORT AND VISA ONLINE WILL COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION AS PART OF OUR SERVICE.

TRANSIT

1. Valid and signed Passport (valid for at least 6 months past the end date of your stay in Saudi Arabia; with at least one blank visa page)
2. One (1) Visa Application Form completed and signed.Click here to download
3. One (1) Passport type photograph
4. Declaration Form must be signed and submitted with the visa application. Click here to download
5. Visa for next destination must be presented for inspection
6. Actual round trip confirmed airline tickets showing travel in and out of Saudi within 72 hours.
7. Non-US citizen Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa except B1/B2 visa type plus I-94 in passport)
8. Passport and Visa Online Work Order Form. Click here to download

BUSINESS

1. Valid and signed Passport (valid for at least 6 months past the end date of your stay in Saudi Arabia; with at least one blank visa page)
2. One (1) Visa Application Form completed and signed.Click here to download
3. One (1) Passport type photograph
4. Declaration Form must be signed and submitted with the visa application. Click here to download
5. Your sponsor in Saudi Arabia must arrange an invitation approved by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The approval should be telexed to the Saudi Embassy in Washington DC and a notification is usually sent to the applicant.
6. Business Letter from U.S. company. click here for sample letter
7. Other Requirements: Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs On-Line Registration Form.(Click here)
   Please note: this form must be completed and submitted on-line using Internet Explorer. In order to complete this form you will need to have a scanned passport photo available and be prepared to pay a processing fee of $10.50 by Mastercard ONLY. After completing the registration it is extremely important to write the request number on the visa application form and to print a copy of the payment confirmation page. Please include this with your visa application materials sent to us.
8. Special Instructions: Approval for this visa will be submitted directly from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs to a particular Consulate in the United States. The visa application must be processed in the location where the approval is registered.
9. Non-US citizen Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa except B1/B2 visa type plus I-94 in passport)
10. Passport and Visa Work Order Form. Click here to download

WORK (EMPLOYMENT) VISA

1. Valid and signed Passport (valid for at least 6 months past the end date of your stay in Saudi Arabia; with at least one blank visa page)
2. One (1) Visa Application Form completed and signed.Click here to download
3. One (1) Passport type photograph
4. Declaration Form must be signed and submitted with the visa application. Click here to download
5. A letter from the sponsoring company is required, indicating the Block visa number and date.
6. A copy of the signed employment contract
7. Copy of College or University Degree, must correspond to the field of employment
8. Together with official transcripts (notarized and sealed by the registrar's office) and the social security number of the applicant
9. OR Technical Training Certificates, notarized and authenticated by your State Secretary. Technical training Certificates may only be used for non-managerial positions.
10. Original police report showing the applicant has no criminal record
11. A letter of release if applicant has previously worked in Saudi Arabia
12. Completed original medical report forms with 3 photographs. click here to download
13. Business Letter from U.S. company. click here for sample letter
14. Non-US citizen Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa except B1/B2 visa type plus I-94 in passport)
15. Passport and Visa Work Order Form. Click here to download

OFFICIAL or DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY

1. Valid and signed U. S. Passport (valid for at least 6 months past the end date of your stay in Saudi Arabia; with at least one blank visa page)
2. One (1) Visa Application Form completed and signed.Click here to download
3. One (1) Passport type photograph
4. Declaration Form must be signed and submitted with the visa application. Click here to download
5. Passport and Visa Work Order Form. Click here to download
6. Your sponsor in Saudi Arabia must arrange an invitation approved by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The approval should be telexed to the Saudi Embassy in Washington DC and a notification is usually sent to the applicant.
7. Visa Cover Letter from U.S. Department of State
8. Letter from sending department or agency, addressed to:
   "Embassy of (the country you are planing to visit),
   Visa Section, Washington D.C."

   The letter must explain all of the following:
   Applicant's position and title
   The purpose of the trip
   Dates of the intended visit
   Contact person in the country you are planing to visit

9. Copy of itinerary from airline or travel agent.

Service Fee: $95.00/person/visa (Rush Process - 2 to 3 business days)

Consular Fee: $ 118.50 Per visa -48/72 hours Processing - Transit / Business or Employment visa.

Gratis - for official or diplomatic passport

NOTE: If your documents require authentication or certificate for legalization through U.S. Department of State, please refer to this link for procedure and fee's. click here for instructions.

Please send all the above mentioned documents and payment (Money Order, Company Check, Cashier’s Check, American Express, Visa or MasterCard) by courier delivery* to:

PASSPORT AND VISA ONLINE, LLC. (PAVO)

4301 N. FAIRFAX DRIVE, SUITE # 104

ARLINGTON, VA 22203

LOCAL TEL: 703-524-7280
FAX: 703-524-3418

*Note: For the safety of your passport, we do not recommend sending your passport by regular mail. Please send it by courier delivery so that if there’s a delay, you would be able to track or trace it.

Requirements and fees are subject to change without prior notice. All fees are non-refundable if your application was denied by the consulate or the Passport Agency, or if you withdraw your application that has already been submitted to the consulate or Passport Agency.

Please call us toll free @ 1-866-618-VISA (8472)