Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting
Saudi Arabia
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Saudi Arabian Visa.
- National passport with a validity of not less than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages for necessary stamps.
- Correctly completed visa application form duly signed by the visa applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Saudi Arabia Visa for Egyptians
Facts about Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is just the place to go to if you are looking to disconnect from the world. The country is regarded as the world’s most isolated nation. The internet and much of the 21st century is still quite unknown to the people living in the country.
Every year, the country receives between 4,000 to 6,000 Western tourists. The average number of foreign visitors in the country every year is 200,000. Concerted efforts are being made to ensure the number of people who visit the country reaches one million.
Foreigners are not allowed to take Saudi Riyals out of the country. There used to be restrictions on the interaction between foreign tourists and local people. However, those restrictions have been relaxed slightly in recent times. Disruptive behavior by tourists is not tolerated, this can lead to the imprisonment and torture of tourists.
Women in the country should wear abayas or loose conservative clothing. The idea is to dress decently and respectfully.
Types of Saudi Arabia Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 15 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Saudi Arabia Visa
- National passport with a validity of not less than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages for necessary stamps.
- Correctly completed visa application form duly signed by the visa applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Tourist Visa is issued to foreign nationals visiting Saudi Arabia for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
- Religious individuals/groups traveling for the purpose of Hajj and Umrah are also eligible for this visa.
- If the purpose of your trip is to visit your friend or relative residing in the country, you may apply for this visa.
- Foreigners traveling to honor an invitation from someone in the country are required to present a letter of invitation from their host.
- The letter of invitation must contain the valid contact information of the host. The relationship between the host and the applicant of this visa should be stated in the letter.
- Applicants who are employed should provide a letter from their employer. The letter should be printed on the company’s letterhead and must contain confirmation of the leave.
- Lady travelers who are under the age of 25 years must be in the company of a male relative/watchman while making the trip to Saudi Arabia.
- During your time in the country, you are not permitted to engage in business activities.
- A document which serves as proof of incentive of returning to your home country should be provided.
- Foreigners visiting Saudi Arabia are advised to be vaccinated against yellow fever before embarking on their journey.
Saudi Arabia Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners traveling to Saudi Arabia to take up paid employment.
- Applicants of this visa type must have been offered a job by an employer in Saudi Arabia before they can be granted this visa.
- A letter confirming employment from the company in Saudi Arabia that the applicant has been employed in should be provided. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and be signed by both the employer and employee.
- You must obtain a work permit as soon as you enter the country.
- Proof that the job that was offered to the foreign national has been advertised in Saudi Arabia and that there was no Saudi Arabian qualified to take the job is required.
- The employer must not be willing to pay you below the minimum wage paid to Saudi Arabia nationals.
- A police report from the applicant’s country should be provided.
- Vaccination against yellow fever, measles, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and polio is mandatory.
- This visa will not be issued to foreigners who are under-qualified or do not have the right qualification for the job they have been offered.
Saudi Arabia Visa Fees
Tourist visa
149.00 (USD)
Work visa
149.00 (USD)
Saudi Arabia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Egypt
Cairo
Ahmed Nessim Street (2), Giza, in front of the Giza Security Directorate, Cairo, Egypt.
http://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/egypt/EN/
egemb@mofa.gov.sa
+2 (02) 3774 9800, +2 (02) 3774 4600