Requirements To Obtain A VISA To Enter Saudi Arabia
Passport Information
- Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
- The original passport must be submitted and should have at least four blank visa pages for processing.
- Non-U.S. Citizens must provide a notarized copy, front and back, of a U.S. green card or I-94, in order to have a visa processed.
Visa Information
- New requirements for Short Work Visit Visa! - Please see below under SHORT WORK VISIT VISA
Tourist Visa
- Tourist travel usually not permitted.
Business Visa
- Passport must have at least 6 months remaining validity.
- Four consecutive blank visa pages.
- Visa Request Form - Link - fully completed for processing
- Credit Card Form - Link - Required for processing.
- 1 Application Form - Link fully completed and signed by the applicant.
- An electronic visa form "ENJAZ,", which is required by the consulate, will need to be completed as well. (World Jobs, Inc can complete this for you at your request)
- 1 Saudi Arabia Letter of Authorization - Link
- 2 Original Passport Photos. scanned copies will not be accepted
- A Business Letter of Guarantee - Link is required to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Consulate General of Saudi Arabia/Visa Section/ Houston TX. It must clearly explain the purpose of travel and guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation. The letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant.
- An official Electronic Invitation letter from The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs which will show the invitation approval number. The invitation must also show the Saudi company seal and the seal of The Saudi Chamber of Commerce. A clear e-mail copy will be suitable if an original cannot be easily obtained.
- The Saudi Company Commercial registration at the Saudi Ministry of Commerce.
Work Visit Visa (up to 90 days validity)
- Passport must have at least 6 months remaining validity.
- 4 consecutive blank visa pages.
- Visa Request Form - Link - fully completed for processing
- Credit Card Form - Link - Required for processing.
- 1 Application Form - Link fully completed and signed by the applicant.
- An electronic visa form "ENJAZ,", which is required by the consulate, will need to be completed as well. (World Jobs, Inc can complete this for you at your request)
- 1 Saudi Arabia Letter of Authorization - Link
- 4 Original Passport Photos. scanned copies will not be accepted
- A Business Letter of Guarantee - Link is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Consulate General of Saudi Arabia/Visa Section/ Houston TX. It must clearly explain the purpose of travel and guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation. The letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant.
- An official Electronic Invitation letter from The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs which will show the invitation approval number. The invitation must also show the Saudi company seal and the seal of The Saudi Chamber of Commerce. A clear e-mail copy will be suitable if an original cannot be easily obtained.
- A copy of the applicant's most recent resume.
- The applicant must also provide work certifications/diploma in the applicant's area of expertise.
- The original contract between the Saudi company and the applicant stating the length of contract, nature of the job, amount of pay. This contract has to be sealed by The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as the Saudi company and the Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia.
- Applicant should have at least 2 years of experience in the field to which the position relates and for which is being applied.
- The Saudi Company Commercial registration at the Saudi Ministry of Commerce.
Employment Visa
- A reference note showing the number and date of the residence visa issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its branches in Jeddah or Dammam.
- An official invitation letter from the company in Saudi Arabia bearing the company seal, the seal of the Chamber of Commerce, and approved by the ministry of Foreign affairs in Saudi Arabia.
This letter must indicate the block visa number and date as well as the position and name of the person requested.
- The Saudi Company Commercial registration at the Saudi Ministry of Commerce.
- (This process will add an additional 7-9 working days to the visa processing. Please keep this in mind before and during the application process) A certified and notarized copy of the applicant's diploma,which must be validated by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission in Washington DC (telephone 202-377-9450 or 202-289-8849) Form Link. For training or technical diplomas, certified and notarized copies must additionally be validated by the US Department of State. Degrees and Diplomas need to be notarized by the Saudi Consulate as well. Diplomas issued by an institution outside the USA should show the signature and the seal of the issuing country's consulate.
- A sealed copy of the applicant's official transcripts sent to us. Please send to the attention of: Ehab Zayed and the applican and your name
- A letter in a sealed envelope from the university stating the method of instruction (online, distance learning, or regular classroom). The letter must specify all online credits, if any, and whether the applicant studied on the main campus of the university. If you graduated before 2000, then you can write a personal letter yourself stating you never took any online classes.
- An original employment contract signed by both the sponsor and the applicant. The position mentioned in the contract should match the position mentioned in the block visa reference, as should the academic degree for the applicant should reflect his or her major. (Technical positions should abide by the same format in the form of certificates or accolades).
- A release letter ( Letter of No Objection- NOC) from the previous employer, if the applicant has worked in the Kingdom before. This applies only if the previous employment ended within the last year.
- Three copies of a recent Medical Report - Link that was issued by a licensed physician, who must sign each copy and must certify that the applicants is free of any contagious diseases (HIV Hepatitis B & C and TB). The license number of the physician must appear on each copy and the reports cannot be older than one month. The applicant must also provide the lab reports in addition to the three medical reports that are to be submitted. Each copy of the medical report must be signed and sealed by the practicing physician to include his physican license number.
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Police report will be obtain by World Jobs, Inc. for you. We need:
- Copy of driver's license.
- Copy of social security card
Resident Visa
- A passport valid for at least six 6 months, with at least two (4) clear visa pages adjacent to each other.
- 4 consecutive, blank visa pages.
- (2) recent passport-size color photograph with a white background; the photograph must be a full-face view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly. Side or angled views are NOT accepted.
- 1 Application Form - Link fully completed and signed by the applicant.
- An electronic visa form "ENJAZ,", which is required by the consulate, will need to be completed as well. (World Jobs, Inc can complete this for you at your request)
- A reference note showing the number and date of the residence visa issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its branches in Jeddah or Dammam.
- Copy of the husband's work visa , passport data page and his Saudi Iqama ( Saudi resident visa card)
- Proof of kinship when accompanied by a family member: for spouses, a copy of the marriage certificate; for children, a copy of the birth certificate.
The age of an accompanying male child should not exceed seventeen (17) years; an accompanying daughter should not be married.
- For non-US citizens: a copy of the green card or other documented proof of legal residence in the USA.
- Three (3) copies of our medical report, along with three (3) passport-size color pictures with a white background.
This medical report must be issued by a licensed physician who must sign each copy and must certify that the applicant is free of any contagious disease. The license number and address of the physician should appear on each copy . Medical reports should be used within one month from the date of issuance.
Click here to download the medical report form (pdf format).
Children under the age of sixteen (16) do not need a medical report. Each copy of the medical report must be signed and sealed stamped by the physician to include his physican license number.
- Residence visas are issued for a validity of one (1) year only. The Embassy does not have the authority to extend or renew a residence visa.
- A resident visa does not guarantee the right to work.
- Saudi Arabia Letter of Authorization - Link
- Visa Request Form - Link - fully completed for processing.
- Credit Card Form - Link - Required for processing.
Family Visit Visa
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A passport valid for at least six (6) months, with four (4) clear visa pages adjacent to each other.
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4 consecutive blank visa pages.
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2 Recent passport-size color photograph with a white background. The photograph must be a full-face view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly. Side or angled views are NOT accepted.
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Application Form - Link
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An electronic visa form
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which is required by the consulate, will need to be completed as well.
(World Jobs, Inc can complete this for you at your request)
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An invitation letter issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Copy of the husband's work visa, passport data page and his Saudi Iqama ( Saudi resident visa card)
- A proof of kinship when accompanied by a family member: for spouses, a copy of the marriage certificate; for children, a copy of the birth certificate. The age of an accompanying male child should not exceed seventeen (17) years; an accompanying daughter should not be married.
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For non-US citizens: a copy of the green card or other documented proof of legal residence in the USA.
- Saudi Arabia Letter of Authorization - Link
- Visa Request Form - Link - fully completed for processing.
- Credit Card Form - Link - Required for processing.
Other Information
- Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination required for Yellow Fever if arriving from infected area within 5 days
- For Work and Family visit visas, please call us for more details.
Requirements To Obtain A VISA To Enter United Arab Emirates
Passport Information
- Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
- The original passport must be submitted and should have at least two blank visa pages for processing.
- In order to obtain a visa for U.A.E. for Non-U.S. Citizens the inviting organization will have to apply at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in U.A.E. for a NOC (No Objection Certificate). The inviting organization will then send a copy of the visa approval which will be available upon arrival.
- Canadian Citizens will now need a visa prior to entry (visa cannot be obtained upon arrival).
Tourist Visa - U.S. Citizens, Canadians and most Europeans can obtain a visa upon arrival for up to 30 days. Other nationals will require an NOC approval through the immigration in UAE in order to enter UAE. (Please call for details)
Business Visa - U.S. Citizens, Canadians and most Europeans can obtain a visa upon arrival for up to 30 days. Other nationals will require an NOC approval through the immigration in UAE in order to enter UAE. (Please call for details)
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- 2 Visa Application Forms - Link fully completed and signed.
- 2 Passport-type photographs required
- Copy of itinerary or air tickets.
- A Business Letter of Guarantee - Link is required for business travelers and is to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: The Embassy of United Arab Emirates/Visa and Section/ Washington D.C. The Business Letter of Guarantee must clearly explain the purpose of travel and guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation. The letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant.
Letter of invite from your sponsor in UAE faxed to the Embassy explaining the details of the trip and also an extra copy must be submitted with your application.
- Your sponsor in UAE must send a fax to the UAE Embassy in Washington D.C. stating the name of the applicant, confirming the business trip (company address and type of business). Fax: (202)-243-2495
- Visa Request Form - Link
- Credit Card Form - Link - Required for processing.
Other information
- Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination required for Yellow Fever if arriving from infected area within 5 days
- U.S.A., U.K., France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, Finland, Malta, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia Citizens no longer need visa prior to entry (Duration of stay is One(1) month) Visas can be obtained upon arrival in UAE
- The Embassy does not issue visas on travel documents or re-entry permits.
- The Embassy requires a minimum of (5-7) business days to process visa applications.
- NOC approval must be granted prior to entry for Non-U.S. citizens.
Requirements To Obtain A VISA To Enter Kuwait
Passport Information
- Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay.
- Passport must have at least four blank visa pages for processing.
- U.S., European, Canadian and Australian Nationals can obtain their visas upon arrival up to 30 days.
- Citizen of all countries not listed above will need to apply through their sponsor in Kuwait for an NOC (No Objection Certificate) once the approval is approved by the immigration in Kuwait. Applicants can either ask their sponsor to have their visa ready at the point of entry upon their arrival to Kuwait or we can process their visa at the Kuwait Embassy with all the documents listed below along with the NOC approval.
Tourist Visa
Business Visa
- Your valid Passport.
- 1 Visa Application Form - Link, fully completed and signed
- 1 Passport-type photograph.
- A Business Letter of Guarantee - Link is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Kuwait/Visa Section/ Washington D.C. That must clearly explain the purpose of travel and guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation; the letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant.
- A copy of the approval from the immigration in Kuwait is required.
- Copy of return or onward tickets or travel agency/airline itinerary.
- Visa Request Form - Link.
- Credit Card Form - Link - Required for processing.
Family Visit Visa
- Your valid Passport.
- 1 Visa Application Form - Link, fully completed and signed
- 1 Passport-type photograph.
- HIV test for applicants over 12 years of age.
- An health certificate obtained from the local doctor certifying that the patient is in good health and free from contagious diseases
- Lab test results for the following - Hepatitis B&C - Chest X Ray's for Tuberculosis - Malaria - Filariasis - Syphilis.
- Children under 5 years of age must present an up-to-date schedule of essential vaccinations.
- A police report that will reflect no criminal record. The police report must be certified by the U.S. State Department, then legalized by the embassy.
- The accompanying family permit.
- A Business Letter of Guarantee - Link is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Kuwait/Visa Section/ Washington D.C. That must clearly explain the purpose of travel and guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation. The letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant.
- A copy of the approval from the immigration in Kuwait is required.
- Copy of return or onward tickets or travel agency/airline itinerary.
- Visa Request Form - Link.
- Credit Card Form - Link - Required for processing.
Additional Information
- Notice: Effective March 2004, the visa to enter Kuwait is issued upon arrival at border entry points for stays up to 30 days. An extension of stay may be applied for locally.
- U.S. Citizens need to have two passport photos on them and $30.00 in cash to obtain visa upon entry.
- Visa to Kuwait for other nationals might be required.
Requirements To Obtain A VISA To Enter Qatar
Passport Information
- Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
- The original passport must be submitted and should have at least four blank visa pages for processing.
- Non-U.S. Citizens must provide a notarized copy, front and back, of a U.S. green card or I-94, in order to have a visa processed.
- Visas for Qatar for Non-U.S Citizens - In order to obtain a visa for Qatar, the inviting organization will have to apply at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar for a NOC (No Objection Certificate). The traveler can then travel with the NOC and obtain a visa upon arrival
Tourist Visa
- Passport must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- Visas for Qatar for Non-U.S Citizens; In order to obtain a visa for Qatar; the inviting organization will have to apply at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar for a NOC (No Objection Certificate). The traveler can then travel with the NOC and obtain a visa upon arrival. Once you have received the NOC, we will need a copy of the NOC in addition to the requirements below in order to process your visa.
- 2 Visa Application Forms - Link fully completed and signed.
- 2 Original Passport-type photographs required.
- Copy of airline tickets or itinerary.
- Visa Request Form - Link - Required for processing.
- Credit Card Form - Link - Required for processing.
Business Visa
- Passport must be signed & valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- Visas for Qatar for Non-U.S citizens; In order to obtain a visa for Qatar; the inviting organization will have to apply at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Qatar for a NOC (No Objection Certificate). The traveler can then travel with the NOC and obtain a visa upon arrival. Once you have received the NOC, we will need a copy of the NOC in addition to the requirements below in order to process your visa.
- U.S. Citizens can now obtain a Multiple Entry visa in Houston. All other nationalities are issued single entry only and will take 3 working days. Multiple entry visas for Non-U.S. citizens will need to be sent to our D.C. office for processing and will take up to 10 working days.
- 2 Visa Application Forms - Link fully completed and signed.
- 2 Original Passport-type photographs required with a white background.
- Copy of itinerary or air tickets.
- A Business Letter of Guarantee - Links is required for Business Travelers, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Consulate General of Qatar/Visa Section, Houston TX. That must clearly explain the purpose of travel and guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation. The letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant.
- Invitation from sponsoring company in Qatar.
- Visa Request Form - Link - Required for processing.
- Credit Card Form - Link - Required for processing.
NON-US Nationals
The Consulate will only issue 1 month single entry visa for non-US citizens.
ONLY GREEN CARD HOLDERS!!
- 1 Visa Application Forms - Link fully completed and signed.
- 2 Original Passport-type photographs required with a white background.
- A recent bank statement-- it must not have less than $1,600.00
- A Business Letter of Guarantee - Links is required for Business Travelers, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Consulate General of Qatar/Visa Section, Houston TX. It must clearly explain the purpose of travel and guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation. The letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant.
- Invitation from sponsoring company in Qatar.
- The traveler must have a valid Green Card (A visa will not be issued for any person who does not hold a valid Green Card).
- Visa Request Form - Link - Required for processing.
- Credit Card Form - Link - Required for processing.
Other Information
- Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination required for Yellow Fever if arriving from infected area within 5 days
