If your nationality is not on the official Saudi eVisa or Visa on Arrival list, you will need to apply for a Saudi Arabia visa through the embassy or consulate. This process requires more documentation than the eVisa, but we make it simple by handling the entire application on your behalf.
Who needs a Saudi Arabia embassy visa?
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible for the Saudi eVisa or Visa on Arrival and must apply through the embassy:
- **South Asia: **Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- **Middle East & North Africa: **Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen
- **Sub-Saharan Africa: **Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
- **Other: **Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia (non-eVisa eligible categories)
If your country is on this list, you need to apply for a standard Saudi Arabia visa. We handle the full process for UK-based residents.
Saudi Arabia visa fees
The visa fees consist of our service fee and the Saudi government fee:
- **Service fee: **£100
- **Government fee (normal appointment): **£116.40
- **Government fee (lounge appointment): **£186
The lounge appointment offers a premium experience with shorter wait times at the visa application center.
Required documents
To apply for a Saudi Arabia visa, you will need the following documents:
- **Valid passport: **Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel date
- **Passport-size photo: **Recent photo meeting Saudi visa requirements
- **Proof of UK residency: **BRP card or equivalent residence document
- **Confirmed flight booking: **Return or onward flight tickets
- **Hotel booking: **Confirmed accommodation for your stay in Saudi Arabia
- **Bank statements: **Last 3 months of bank statements showing sufficient funds
- **Payslips: **Last 3 months of payslips as proof of employment
- **Tour itinerary: **If applicable, a detailed plan of your trip
- **Proof of relationship (under 18): **If traveling with a minor, provide birth certificate or legal guardianship documents
How to apply
We simplify the Saudi Arabia visa process for UK residents:
- **Submit your details: **Fill out the online application form with your personal and travel information
- **Upload documents: **Submit all required documents listed above
- **We prepare your application: **Our team reviews and prepares your complete visa application package
- **Attend the visa center: **Visit the visa application center for biometric data collection with your prepared documents
- **Receive your visa: **Once approved, your visa will be stamped in your passport
Important things to know
- Apply at least 3 weeks before your travel date
- All documents must be in English or officially translated
- You must attend the visa center in person for biometrics
- Bank statements should show sufficient funds for your trip
- Government fees are non-refundable once the application is submitted
- Check if your nationality is eligible for the eVisa instead — it is faster and cheaper
If your nationality is eligible for the Saudi eVisa, you can apply online through our Saudi eVisa service for a faster and simpler process. We also offer visa services for many other destinations including Turkey e-Visa, Egypt E-visa, India e-Visa, and the Schengen ETIAS.