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Saudi Arabia Residence Visa
Navigating the Saudi Arabia Residence Visa process requires significantly more paperwork than applying for a standard tourist or business visa. Whether you are joining family or relocating permanently to the Kingdom, securing your Saudi Arabia Residence Visa from the UK involves several mandatory steps:
MOFA Authorization: Obtaining an official Yellow Slip or family visa approval letter issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Legalised Relationship Proof: Getting UK birth or marriage certificates legalised (Apostilled) by the FCDO and certified by the Saudi Embassy.
Medical & Police Clearances: Completing certified medical reports from an approved physician along with an ACRO police background check.
How We Simplify Your Saudi Arabia Residence Visa Application
Applying for a Saudi Arabia Residence Visa can be complex due to strict embassy guidelines. We audit and verify every document prior to submission to ensure your Saudi Arabia Residence Visa application moves through the embassy seamlessly without delays or rejections.
Ready to start your application? Contact our team today for expert assistance with your Saudi Arabia Residence Visa.
£200
Fixed total price
3 Months
Single entries included
1:1
Dedicated adviser
--The Process
Three steps, start to finish.
01
Fill in the application form
Complete the online form with your details, employer information, and travel dates.
02
Send your documents securely
Complete the online form with your details, employer information, and travel dates.
03
Documents returned to you
Once your visa is issued, we return your passport and documents by your chosen delivery option.
---Documents Required
What you'll need before applying.
Identity & Photos
- Passport
Valid for at least 6 months from your date of exit, with a minimum of 2 blank pages.
- Passport photographs
Two passport-size photos, taken on a plain background.
Documents From Sponsor
- Invitation letter from your sponsor. (Yellow Slip)
Registered with the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with an Arabic printout for confirmation. Also known as Yellow Slip
- Copy of Sponsor Passport
Scanned Copy. Clear copy of information page
- Copy of Iqama
Must be a clear scanned copy
Medical & Legal
- Medical report
Issued by a certified physician, confirming you’re free from communicable diseases. Must be used within 3 weeks of issue, from an authorised laboratory. Document also must be leagalised by the FCO
- Police report
Standard requirement for the application. Police check legalised by the FCO
- Completed application form
Download below, or we’ll send it to you when you start your application.
--Pricing
One fixed price, no surprises.
Residence Visa
Up to 3 Single Entries
Embassy Fee
£25
Service Fee
£250
Total Price
£275
Once in Saudi Arabia, your visa can be changed to an Iqama (residence permit) through your employer.
Delivery options: Royal Mail Special Delivery £15 · Guaranteed before 9am £45 · Guaranteed Saturday £35 · Saturday before 9am £55
Frequently Asked Questions: Saudi Arabia Residence Visa
To apply for a Saudi Arabia Resident Visa (Family Joining / Residency), you need a passport with at least 6 months’ validity, two passport photos, an official MOFA visa authorization letter (Yellow Slip), FCDO-legalised marriage and birth certificates, a certified medical report from an approved physician, and an ACRO police clearance certificate.
Once all your documents—including legalised certificates, medical reports, and ACRO checks—are ready, the embassy processing and biometric appointment typically take 3 to 5 working days. Gathering and attesting the required UK documents usually takes 2 to 3 weeks prior to submission.
No. ACRO police background checks and medical examinations are generally only required for applicants aged 16 and older. Children under 16 only need their FCDO-attested birth certificate, passport photos, valid passport, and the MOFA authorization letter.
The Yellow Slip is the official visa authorization document issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). It must be obtained in Saudi Arabia by your sponsor (usually your employer or family member residing in the Kingdom with an Iqama) before you can submit your visa application in the UK.
The Saudi-approved medical report is valid for 3 months from its issue date, while the ACRO police clearance certificate is valid for 6 months. Both documents must remain valid at the time your application is processed at the Saudi Visa Centre.