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In accordance with the Bilateral Agreements and sometimes on the basis of reciprocity, the Visa Fee, Categories of Visa and the Application Forms for some specified foreign nationals are different.  Only a few of these specific cases have been mentioned below subject to the comprehensive instructions available with the Embassy's Consular Wing:

(i)   Nationals of Bhutan and Nepal do not require visa to visit India.

(ii)  Nationals of Afghanistan, Argentina, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Jamaica, Maldives, Mongolia, Mauritius,  South Africa and Uruguay  are issued gratis visas.

(iii)  Nationals of Bangladesh are issued gratis visas.  They, however, need to fill up a specific Visa Application Form  ( Form 11.pdf  or Form 11.doc )

(iv) Nationals of Pakistan are required to pay only SR.4 (Saudi Riyals Four) as visa fee and fill up a specific Visa Application Form ( Form 10.pdf  or Form 10.doc ). An additional fee of SR.100/- is charged for sending fax to India.

(v)  Sri Lankan nationals are required to pay only SR.15 (Saudi Riyals Fifteen) for a single entry visa valid for six months and SR.25 (Saudi Riyals Twenty Five) for Double / Multiple entry visa valid for one year and fill up a specific Visa Application Form  ( Form 12.pdf  or Form 12.doc ).

(vi) Nationals of Lebanon, Morocco and Sudan are requested to submit a letter of introduction from their respective Missions.

(vii) United States nationals are required to pay an additional processing fee of SR.80 (Saudi Riyals Eighty).

 

 

Tourist Visa

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Fees

   i) Tourist Visa - Valid for six months from date of issue SR. 155
   ii) Tourist Visa - Valid for one year from date of issue SR. 245
   iii) Tourist Visa - Valid for five years from date of issue SR. 490

 

 

 

 

Requirements for issue of Tourist Visa:-

  •  Original Passport (valid for at least six months beyond the validity of visa)

  •  Two recent Passport size photographs

  •  Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf ), duly completed.

  •  Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals

  •  Saudi Exit / Re-entry Visa on the Passport

  •  A letter of recommendation from the the sponsor and copy of Iqama for non-Saudi nationals.

  • Copy of Saudi ID card in case of Saudi nationals.

  •  Please check details in respect of Specified Foreign Nationals

 

 

 

Form 9.doc

 

 
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Transit Visa

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Fees

   i) Valid for actual transit stay required in India (up to maximum 15 days)

SR. 80

 

 

 

 

Requirements for issue of Transit Visa:-

  •  Original Passport (valid for at least six months beyond the validity of visa)

  •  Two recent Passport size photographs

  •  Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf ), duly completed.

  •  Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals

  •  Photocopy of the onward journey ticket.

  •  Saudi Exit / Re-entry Visa on the Passport

  •  A letter of recommendation from the the sponsor

  •  Please check details in respect of Specified Foreign Nationals

 

 

 

Form 9.doc

 

 
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Student Visa

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Fees

   i) Student Visa - Valid for one year (or more) from date of issue SR. 285

 

 

 

 

Requirements for issue of Student Visa:-

  •  Original Passport (valid for at least six months beyond the validity of visa)

  •  Two recent Passport size photographs

  •  Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf ), duly completed.

  •  Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals

  •  Provisional admission or confirmed admission letter from a recognized educational institution in India.

  •  A letter of financial support from parent / guardian along with a bank guarantee worth SR.7,000 (Saudi Riyals Seven Thousand).

  •  Saudi Exit / Re-entry Visa on the Passport

  •  A letter of recommendation from the the sponsor

  •  Please check details in respect of Specified Foreign Nationals

 

 

 

Form 9.doc

 

 
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Visa to Visit Relatives or for Medical Treatment

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Fees

   i) Visit Visa - Valid for six months from date of issue SR. 305
   ii) Visit Visa - Valid for one year from date of issue SR.455
   iii) Visit Visa - Valid for five years from date of issue SR. 755

 

 

 

 

Requirements for issue of Visit Visa:-

  •  Original Passport (valid for at least six months beyond the validity of visa)

  •  Two recent Passport size photographs

  •  Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf ), duly completed.

  •  Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals

  •  Names and complete addresses of relatives to be visited in India.

  •  Medical Reports / Hospital References in case of medical treatment, both from Saudi Arabia & India.

  •  Saudi Exit / Re-entry Visa on the Passport

  •  A letter of recommendation from the the sponsor

  •  Please check details in respect of Specified Foreign Nationals

 

 

 

Form 9.doc

 

 
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Employment Visa

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Fees

   i) Multiple Entries - Valid for one year from date of issue

SR. 455

 

 

 

 

Requirements for issue of Employment Visa:-

  •  Original Passport (valid for at least six months beyond the validity of visa)

  •  Two recent Passport size photographs

  •  Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf ), duly completed.

  •  Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals

  •  A copy of the contract signed with the employer in India and a letter regarding the offer of appointment in India.

  •  Saudi Exit / Re-entry Visa on the Passport

  •  Please check details in respect of Specified Foreign Nationals

 

 

 

Form 9.doc

 

 
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Diplomatic / Official Visa

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Fees

   i) Diplomatic/Official Visa - Valid for three months from date of issue

Gratis

 

 

 

 

Requirements for issue of Diplomatic / Official Visa:-

  • Original Passport (valid for at least six months beyond the validity of visa)

  • Two recent Passport size photographs

  • Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf ), duly completed.

  • Note Verbale from the applicant's Embassy indicating the purpose of the visit.

 

 

 

Form 9.doc

 

 

 

 

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