updated at 11/11/2024
Business e-Visa to Saudi Arabia
UK citizens planning a business trip to Saudi Arabia can easily obtain a Business e-Visa.
This online visa process takes up to 5 business days, convenient, and designed to facilitate seamless entry for business purposes. The Business e-Visa allows UK nationals to attend meetings, conferences, and engage in commercial activities.
Fill out the form online, upload necessary documents, and receive their visa approval via email within a few days.
Apply now for a hassle-free experience and focus on your business success in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
5 Business Days
To get a visa
90
To Stay
90
Visa Validity
Single Entry
Number of Entries
£136
Consulate Fee
Prevent the expense of missed business meetings
Avoid potential legal issues and fines
Maintain your company's reputation
Get confidence, that every traveler receives support
Business Activities Eligibility within Business e-Visa to Saudi Arabia
Check if your planned activities in Saudi Arabia are eligible by the business e-visa.
Attending technical/business meetings
Setting up industrial/business ventures
Conducting sales/purchases/trade activities
Participating in exhibitions and business/trade fairs
Exploring possibilities to set up industrial or business ventures in Saudi Arabia
Recruiting manpower
Functioning as partners/directors of the company
Monitoring and conducting meetings for ongoing projects
Pre-sales or post-sales activities not amounting to execution of contracts/projects
Attending short-term business-related training programs
Delivering lectures under the Global Initiative for Academic Networks (GIAN)
Organizing business tours
Documents Required
Business Visa Application Form
Online form available on the official Saudi visa website.
Passport-type Digital Photo
Follow the next guidelines:
Flight Itinerary
All applicants applying for a Saudi visa, must provide a copy of their flight itinerary.
Valid UK passport
A travel document issued by the United Kingdom or other British dependencies and territories to individuals holding any form of British nationality.
Employment Letter
The business card must contain the next information:
Business Invitation Letter from Sponsoring Company in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi invitation letter is an essential requirement for Saudi visa application.
Medical Insurance
Medical insurance from the list of provided suppliers.
Application Process To-Do List
Here is a detailed step-by-step guide for the Saudi business visa application process for UK citizens
Limitations of Short-Term Business e-Visa to Saudi Arabia
Prohibited Activities
Regular employment
Paid work
Project execution
Technical installations
Hands-on training delivery
Direct client services
Sales activities
Opening branch offices
Work Restrictions
Cannot engage in paid employment
No salary from Saudi entities
No direct service provision
Cannot sign local employment contracts
No practical/hands-on work
Can't travel to restricted areas
Limited to business districts
Some areas require special permits
Cannot visit restricted zones
Must stay in commercial areas
Limited access to industrial zones
Conversion Restrictions
Cannot convert to work visa
No change to student visa
No transition to resident status
Must exit for visa category change
Accommodation Restrictions
Must stay in approved hotels
No long-term housing
Cannot rent permanent space
No residential leases
No Extensions Available For
Stay beyond 90 days
Change of visa status
Work permit conversion
Residence permit
Family sponsorship
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