Saudi Arabia Visa Resources

Saudi Arabia - UK Foreign travel advice

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel to Saudi Arabia.

Living in Saudi Arabia

Information for British citizens moving to or living in Saudi Arabia, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

Saudi Arabia travel advice

Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada for Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Cultural Missions

Cultural Missions verify educational documents and degrees requiring attestation for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia introduces new study visa program for international students

Saudi Arabia has introduced an educational visa service for international students, aiming to simplify the process for those wishing to study there. The Study in Saudi Arabia visa program, launched by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, streamlines visa issuance through a dedicated platform.

Saudi Arabia to Launch Special Visa for World Expo 2030

In a bid to simplify access to the long-awaited World Expo in 2030, Saudi Arabia is preparing to introduce a specialized visa, promising an easy transition from air travel to the exhibition grounds.

Saudi Arabia unveils priority specializations eligible to obtain Special Talent Residency

Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency Center has released information about the priority specializations eligible to obtain Special Talent Residency.

Saudi Arabia Premium Residency Visa: How to qualify for Limited Duration, Unlimited Duration residency

Through this guide, you will be able to apple for Premium Residency in Saudi Arabia under the Limited Duration and Unlimited Duration category.

Saudi Arabia: How to get family visa for Umrah

Application should be presented via a relative residing in the kingdom

Saudi Arabia Work Visa Guide: All you need to know

Discover the essentials of obtaining a Saudi Arabia work visa.

Saudi Arabia sets rules for residency permits of dependents

Wife must obtain independent residency permit if religion is different from that of spouse

Saudi Arabia: Visit visa cannot be turned into residence visa

Employers allowing workers to work for others or be self-employed face jail, fine

Updates to Saudi Arabia's Data Protection Law Bracewell LLP - JDSupra

From a Saudi standpoint, the recently published Personal Data Protection Law (published on 24 September 2021 and effective as of 23 March 2022 (PDPL) changes this, imposing national regulation of data protection on companies across the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia launches labor reforms; regulates Exit and Re-Entry Visa issuance

Employee mobility will allow expatriate workers to transfer between employers upon the expiry of the binding work contract without employer consent.

Saudi Arabia launches Absher expat visa platform

Saudi Arabia's government has announced that expats who already hold re-entry or final exit visas to or from the kingdom can manage their submissions via a new online platform.

Israel gives its citizens green light for religious, business visits to Saudi Arabia

Israel had never granted official approval for such travel by both Jewish and Muslim Israelis.

Saudi Arabia imposes new ge of SAR300 for haj visa

The Saudi Arabian Government will ge haj pilgrims SAR300 (about RM326).

Saudi Arabia launches instant visa to help entrepreneurs

The new visa should help boost economic growth and accelerate business expansion plans as well as young Saudi entrepreneurs.

Saudi Arabia to begin issuing tourist visas

Saudi Arabia will begin issuing tourist visas on 27 September. Tourists from 51 countries will be able to obtain a 90-day visa and will reportedly be able to apply for the visas online or upon arrival.