STEP 1. Gather the following documents according to the purpose of your trip:
RESIDENCE VISA REQUIREMENTS
Original signed passport- must be at least 1yr valid with 2-3 clear visa pages
Four passport photos (2"x2")- must be taken within last 2-3 months
One Application Form (click here to download)
One IVS Order Form (click here to download)
Three copies of Medical Report (click here to download)- all three must be signed in original and stamped by the doctor; not needed for children under 2 years of age. Children ages 3-6 will need a filled out medical report that should be check-marked by the doctor and accompanied by vaccination records of the child. Tests are not needed for kids ages 3-6.
Two copies of lab results: must include test results for: HIV, Hep A, Hep B, Hep C, & TB
- NEW!!! Copy of the Monkey Pox test result AND a letter from the applicant addressed to the Saudi Embassy stating that you are in good health and do not have any symptoms to any illness. If your doctor cannot perform a monkey pox test, a letter from the doctor is required with their original signature.
Copy of the visa approval issued through Ministry of Foreign Affairs- must be issued for the embassy in Washington DC
Original marriage certificate for spouses or original birth certificate for children of the sponsor. Documents issued in a foreign country must be apostilled.
Copy of sponsor's passport, Saudi Employment Visa & Iqama card
Original Green Card for non-US citizens
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR EMBASSY IN DC
Original signed passport- must be at least 1yr valid with 2-3 clear visa pages
One passport photo (2"x2")- must be taken within last 2-3 months
One Application Form (click here to download)
One IVS Order Form (click here to download)
One business letter from US Company (click here to download a sample)
One letter of invitation from a company in Saudi issued through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Embassy in Washington DC. NEW: Please make sure that invitation states purpose of travel as "business visit".
Copy of registration certificate for Saudi company
Original Green Card for non-US citizens
FAMILY VISIT REQUIREMENTS
Original signed passport- must be at least 1yr valid with 2-3 clear visa pages
One passport photo (2"x2")- must be taken within last 2-3 months
One Application Form (click here to download)
One IVS Order Form (click here to download)
Proof of kinship to sponsor: original marriage certificate for spouses or original birth certificate for children. Documents issued in a foreign country must be apostilled.
One letter of invitation from a sponsor in Saudi issued through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Embassy in Washington DC
Copy of sponsor's passport and Iqama card
Original Green Card for non-US citizens
EMPLOYMENT VISA REQUIREMENTS
Download Employment Requirements Packet Here. Requirements include: list of documents for visa and diploma verification, pricing, processing times and all necessary applications. Please note ALL applicants must be under the age of 60. PLEASE NOTE: HEPATITIS A, B & C & HIV & TB TESTS TESTS MUST BE PERFORMED BY YOUR DOCTOR AND TEST RESULTS MUST BE INCLUDED, EVEN IF THE MEDICAL FORM MIGHT NOT ASK FOR THEM.
NEW!!! Copy of the Monkey Pox test result AND a letter from the applicant addressed to the Saudi Embassy stating that you are in good health and do not have any symptoms to any illness.
STEP 2. Send all documents to the address below:
International Visa Service
44081 Pipeline Plaza, Suite 210
Ashburn VA 20147
Tel: 703-726-0300
| Embassy fees (includes $5 money order fee) | Regular Processing: 1-2 weeks | Rush Processing: 3 days |
|---|---|---|
| Family visit or business (multiple entry)- includes Enjaz processing *** | $225.00 | n/a |
| Residence visas (single entry)- includes Enjaz processing *** | $30.00 | n/a |
| International Visa Service Fees | Regular Processing: 1-2 weeks | Rush Processing: 3 days |
|---|---|---|
| Family visit, residence or business visas | $300.00 | n/a |
| Shipping Fees | FedEx Overnight | FedEx 2 Day |
|---|---|---|
| | $45.00 | $35.00 |
COVID-19 UPDATE: Saudi Embassy resumed issuing visas. Please follow the instructions below.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS: click here
Before sending paperwork for a new Saudi visa, please make sure that you do not have a valid visa already. Saudi Embassy has been issuing 5yr visas (1825D). You are welcome to e-mail a copy of your visa to valentina@ivsdc.com and we'll confirm it free of charge. However, if we receive your paperwork, start processing and you have a valid visa, your will be charged 50% of our service fees and possible embassy fees if the payment have been made.
*Please include embassy fees, our service fees and return delivery payment or a completed air bill. Incomplete payment, incomplete applications or documents and wrong application form will cause a delay in processing the above visa application.
** The service fees are non-refundable, once we receive your documents and start processing them. Due to the high volume of applications being submitted, the processing times may be delayed by the Embassy. While such situations are beyond our control, we will do everything possible to accommodate your trip and will call you immediately to let you know about the status of your application.
***Embassy fees listed are for US citizens only. Non-US citizens fees are different based on nationality and type of visa requested. Please contact our office for more details. Actual fees will be determined once we start processing your application. The cost will be given to you prior to processing the actual embassy fee payment. Fees range between $150- $2500 per person and include visa fees and medical insurance required to be purchased by all non-US citizens that wish to visit Saudi Arabia. If you decide to cancel your application, IVS service fees and some embassy fees that have been paid already will be non-refundable.
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