For those who file for a UAE Visa would find it hard for them to get one approved if they don’t know what the requirements are.As you intend to visit or go to Saudi Arabia, make sure to have a passport that would not expire 6 months after your Saudi Arabia Visa would be approved. Aside from some exceptions, countries such as those from Britain, United States of America, Canada and Australia and those European countries are required to have a Saudi Arabia Visa. The following have exceptions:

  •     Bahrain
  •     Qatar
  •     Kuwait
  •     United Arab Emirates

Moreover, there are other nationals too that aren’t required to have a Saudi Arabia Visa

  • Passengers of connecting flights and must not be staying in Saudi Arabia for more than 18 hours. They also must not leave the airport.
  •     Nationals that are holders of Israeli stamps or passports
  •     Those who have Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued permits

Are there more and other requirements for applying for a Saudi Arabian Visa? Definitely, yes!

  •     A photo that must be recently taken, passport sized and having a white background.
  •     Completely filled out Saudi Arabia Visa application form. Must also use black ink.
  •     A return ticket

Approved entry to Saudi Arabia are the following:

  •     Religious
  •     Business
  •     Work-related
  •     Visit close family members

The following are considered to be a must as part of the guidelines:

  •     Approval of your application for Saudi Arabia Visa will be denied if you don’t comply with their proper dress code.
  •     There are exceptions as such that a transit visa is required for those nationals coming from Mali, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Niger. It won’t matter if they are going to leave the airport or not.
  •     There are certain and different policies for pilgrims If you are planning to have a pilgrimage, you may need to consult the consulate nearest you.
  •     You must have your Saudi Visa before arrival otherwise you will be denied entry
  •     Sponsors must meet women travellers in the airport upon arrival otherwise there will be denied entry or they will experience delays in the immigration office. Women must be assured to have proper accommodation for her length of stay in Saudi Arabia.
  •     Anyone who enters Saudi Arabia does not require an exit permit but will definitely not be allowed to leave the country if they have involvement with any legal dispute. Before arriving to any court resolution, exit permits may not be granted for anything related to labor disputes.

    For health security purposes, Vaccines such as meningitis and typhoid are required.