RIYADTH INSTRUCTIONS FOR VISA APPLICANTS :

In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Government of India, the Embassy grants visa, on application, to those intending to visit India for tourist, business and other purposes.

Visa Application Forms are available free of cost at the Embassy. Photocopied or downloaded Visa Application Forms are also acceptable. Applicable fees, two recent passport size photographs and the passport - valid for a at least two months beyond the applied visa period - should accompany the application.

Timings : Visa applications are received at the Embassy between 0845 hrs and 1130 hrs on all working days (i.e., Saturday through Wednesday) and visas are normally issued between 1600 hrs and 1630 hrs on the same day. For other closed holidays for the Embassy, please check List of Holidays.

For foreigners who do not hold a valid resident permit for Saudi Arabia, a reference will be made to the Indian Mission in their country of residence and would require additional processing time and fee of SR.100 (Saudi Riyals One hundred).

The period of validity of the visa begins from the date of issue.

The Embassy reserves the right to refuse visa without assigning any reasons.

Tourist Visa

Sl. Description Fees

i) Tourist Visa - Valid for six months from date of issue SR. 150
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 two 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




Business Visa

Sl. Description Fees

i) Business Visa - Valid for six months from date of issue SR. 150
ii) Business Visa - Valid for one year from date of issue SR. 245
iii) Business Visa - Valid for five years from date of issue SR. 490




Requirements for issue of Business Visa:-

Original Passport (valid for at least two 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 letter of request from a business establishment in Saudi Arabia or India.



Transit Visa

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Description
Fees

i) Valid for actual transit stay required in India (up to maximum 15 days) SR. 40


Requirements for issue of Transit Visa:-

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

Two recent Passport size photographs

Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals

Photocopy of the onward journey ticket.




Student Visa

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Description
Fees

i) Student Visa - Valid for six months from date of issue SR. 150
ii) 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 two 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 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).

Visa to Visit Relatives or for Medical Treatment

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Description
Fees

i) Visit Visa - Valid for six months from date of issue SR. 150
ii) Visit Visa - Valid for one year from date of issue SR. 245
iii) Visit Visa - Valid for five years from date of issue SR. 490



Requirements for issue of Visit Visa:-

Original Passport (valid for at least two 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.


Employment Visa

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Description
Fees

i) Employment Visa - Valid for one year from date of issue SR. 245




Requirements for issue of Employment Visa:-

Original Passport (valid for at least two 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 or a letter regarding the offer of appointment in India.