Visa for Specified Foreign Nationals
Specified Foreign Nationals
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
| Tourist Visa |
| Sl. |
Description |
Fees* |
| 1. |
Tourist Visa - Valid for six months from date of issue |
SR. 155 |
| 2. |
Tourist Visa - Valid for one year from date of issue |
SR. 245 |
| 3. |
Tourist Visa - Valid for five years from date of issue |
SR. 490 |
Requirements for issue of Tourist Visa:-
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of
six months at the time of submission of visa
application)
- Two recent Passport size photographs. Please See
Photograph Requirements Document)
- Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf | Form 9.doc ), 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
- Proof of confirmation of hotel accommodation in
India
- Airlines ticket for India
Transit Visa
| Transit Visa |
| Sl. |
Description |
Fees* |
| 1. |
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 a minimum period of six months
at the time of submission of visa application)
- Two recent Passport size photographs. Please See
Photograph Requirements Document)
- Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf | Form 9.doc ), 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
Student Visa
| Student Visa |
| Sl. |
Description |
Fees* |
| 1. |
Student Visa - Valid for one year (or more) from date of issue |
SR. 285 |
Requirements for issue of Student Visa:-
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months
at the time of submission of visa application)
- Two recent Passport size photographs. Please See
Photograph Requirements Document)
- Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf | Form 9.doc ), 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)
for the duration of course/study .
- Saudi Exit / Re-entry Visa on the Passport
- A letter of recommendation from the the sponsor
- Father's employment letter indicating position held and
salary attested by Chamber of Commerce/foreign Ministry.
- An undertaking from parents/guardian for meeting all
the expenses for their child/children studying in India and to the
effect that their child will not be engaged in any unlawful and
undesirable activity.
- Iqama/Bataka copy
- Please check details in respect of Specified Foreign Nationals
Visa to Visit Relatives or for Medical Treatment
| Visa to Visit Relatives or for Medical Treatment |
| Sl. |
Description |
Fees* |
| 1. |
Visit Visa - Valid for six months from date of issue |
SR. 305 |
| 2. |
Visit Visa - Valid for one year from date of issue |
SR. 455 |
| 3. |
Visit Visa - Valid for five years from date of issue |
SR. 755 |
Requirements for issue of Visit Visa:-
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months
at the time of submission of visa application)
- Two recent Passport size photographs. Please See
Photograph Requirements Document)
- Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf | Form 9.doc ), 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
- A letter of Admission from the hospital concerned in India.
- Please check details in respect of Specified Foreign Nationals
Employment Visa:
| Employment
Visa: |
| Sl. |
Description |
Fees* |
| 1. |
Multiple Entries - Valid for one year from date of issue |
Varies country-to-country |
Requirements for issue of Employment Visa:-
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months
at the time of submission of visa application)
- Two recent Passport size photographs. Please See
Photograph Requirements Document)
- Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf | Form 9.doc ), 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
- Applicant to be present in person
- Please check details in respect of Specified Foreign Nationals
Business Visa
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Business Visa
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Sl.
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Description
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Fees*
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1.
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Business Visa for foreign nationals
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Varies country-to-country
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Requirements for issue of Business Visa:-
-
Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at
the time of submission of visa application)
-
Two recent Passport size photographs.
Please See
Photograph Requirements Document)
-
Visa Application Form (
Form 9.pdf |
Form 9.doc ), duly completed.
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Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals
-
A letter of request from a business establishment in Saudi
Arabia and letter of invitation from Indian Co; both duly
attested by respective chambers of commerce
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Please check details in respect of
Specified Foreign Nationals
Diplomatic / Official Visa
| Diplomatic / Official Visa |
| Sl. |
Description |
Fees* |
| 1. |
Diplomatic/Official Visa - Valid for three months from date of issue |
SR. 455 |
Requirements for issue of Diplomatic / Official Visa:-
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at
the time of submission of visa application)
- Two recent Passport size photographs. Please See
Photograph Requirements Document)
- Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf | Form 9.doc ), duly completed.
- Note Verbale from the applicant's Embassy indicating the purpose of the visit.
(SUBMISSION OF OFFICIAL/DIPLOMATIC VISA APPLICATIONS AT THE
EMBASSY BETWEEN 8.30AM AND 11.30AM FROM SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY) |
