- Tourist and Work Visas
- Tourist visa allows 90-day stays in multiple entries for 1 year
- Employment visa requires sponsorship and medical screening
- Student visa available for citizens of over 160 countries
- Residency and Investment
- Premium residency program offers permanent residency without sponsorship
- Residence visa allows longer stays after initial 90-day stay
- Foreigners can own property and invest in Saudi Arabia
- Family and Business Visas
- Family visit visa available for first-degree relatives
- Business visit visa allows corporate meetings and negotiations
- Personal visit visa permits non-family visits
- Special Visas
- Hajj visa required for Muslims except GCC nationals
- Umrah visa available for Muslims except Hajj season
- Transit visa needed for stays over 12 hours
- Application Process
- Most visas require invitation letter from Saudi MOFA
- Some visas available for specific purposes like diplomacy
- Electronic applications processed within hours for tourist visas