Government Visit Visa
A Government Visit Visa is an entry permit for a short stay in the Kingdom for business purposes only. The cancelation should be requested by HR or Graduate Affairs.
The cancelation can only be made through the Saudi Embassy or Consulate where the visa was stamped.
- Steps
- Requirements
Please note that the below requirements are subject to change at any time depending on the updated regulations of the Saudi Embassy or Consulate.
There are three different methods to stamp the visa (depending on the Saudi Embassy/ Consulate)
1-Applying directly to the Saudi Embassy/ Consulate (applicant sends the package of documents to the Embassy or submit it in person).
2-Using a recommended/ approved agency by the Saudi Embassy/ Consulate (list of the agencies can provided by Embassies Relations Team or Relocations Team).
3-Using VFS Tasheel (approved by the Saudi Government to process the visa applications in more than 33 countries)*
*VFS Tasheel
The applicant needs to use the VFS Tasheel Visa Service Center and visit the center in person to submit his/her biometrics and process his/ her application.
The applicant can get an appointment by going to https://www.vfstasheel.com/landing.html#/index and filling in the online application. On the website the applicant can find more information and an exact list of required documents.
Original Passport.
Visa approval letter.
Support letter from KAUST.