If you plan to travel to Saudi Arabia on a commercial, business or work visit, you will need either a valid 'Saudi Business Visa' (aka. 'Saudi Commercial Visa' or 'Saudi Work Visit Visa'). In order to apply for either, the Saudi Arabian institution or company inviting you must get you a visa authorisation invitation letter from the Saudi Foreign Ministry. Your role in the company determines whether you get a commercial visa or a work visit visa. If you hold an administrative role (e.g. manager or director etc.) and wish to go to Saudi for a business meeting, please ask your sponsor in Saudi Arabia to apply for a 'Commercial Visa'. Professionals such as engineers, teachers and doctors who plan to work in Saudi Arabia temporarily for a short-period of time (e.g. for training, work supervision, repair etc.), should request their Saudi sponsor to apply for a work visit visa. In either case, the application process, requirements and prices for either visa are exactly the same and can be followed and purchased on this page. Therefore, you will find all the relevant steps below for both types of visas!
GulfVisa provides an all-inclusive service to obtain a visa for Saudi Arabia on your behalf for British and non-British (link) passport holders. We make the complex process in obtaining a visa simple for you, allowing you to get your visa with minimal effort – saving you time for your busy daily schedule, money and travel inconvenience.
If you are travelling for a single business visit for a maximum duration of up to 180 days we strongly recommend you explore the easier Saudi Business Visa Waiver service we offer at Gulfvisa. This option does not require you to visit a Visa Centre to submit biometric information.
IMPORTANT NEW NOTICES:
1) From 6th November 2023 the Saudi Embassy will require all applicants to submit their biometric information. Organising and booking an appointment is included in our service below.
2) If you are travelling for a single business visit for a maximum duration of up to 180 days we strongly recommend you explore the easier Saudi Business Visa Waiver service option we offer at Gulfvisa. This option does not require you to visit a Visa Centre to submit biometric information.
If you are travelling for a single business visit for a maximum duration of up to 180 days (6 months) we strongly recommend you explore the easier Saudi Business Visa Waiver service we offer at Gulfvisa . This option does not require you to visit a Visa Centre to submit biometric information.
If you are interested in a multiple visit visa, continue on this page.
For those seeking to apply for a Multiple Entry Visa:
There is now a new two-step process to obtaining a Saudi Business Visa.
1) Send us the following documents by post for us to check and to stamp your Supporting Letter.
2) Then we will fill out the online visa form on your behalf and book for you the biometric appointment in London.