Please note that the below requirements are subject to change at any time depending on the regulations of the Saudi Embassy or Consulate.
Visa Approval Letter is valid for 90 days to be submitted to the embassy.
The country/city where the visa will be issued must have a Saudi Embassy or Consulate.
This procedure applies to all new international students coming from outside of the kingdom.
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.