How to apply for Saudi visa as GCC resident?

GCC residents (UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman) can apply for a Saudi visa online if they meet certain conditions.

• 9 visa-free countries for Saudi Iqama holders

Requirements

The GCC residents can apply for a Saudi visa online if they meet the following conditions;

• 3 months validity of the GCC residency card.
• 6 months validity of the passport.
• Debit/Credit card to pay the fee.
• Scanned copy of passport and GCC residency card.
• List all countries you have traveled to in the last 5 years along with the travel dates.
• Minimum age: 18 years if applying without parents.

Step 1: Create an account

In order to apply for a Saudi visa as a GCC resident;

• Open https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/Account/Loginindividuals
• Create an account with your email.
• Enter your login details.

On the next page, click on;

• Add New Application.
• Agree to all the terms and conditions.

Step 2: Personal Information

On the next page you need to enter your visa and personal information;

• Vis Type: Tourism Visit.
• Transport Mode: Open.
• Saudi Mission: Main city of your GCC country.
• Enter your name in Arabic.
• Enter your name in English.

Step 3: GCC Information

Scroll down a little bit and here you need to enter your GCC residency details to apply for a Saudi visa.

• Select your Current Nationality.
• Select the third option: A “valid” residence for a period of no less than three months in the Gulf Countries.
• Enter your GCC residency card details.
• Attach a copy of your passport and GCC residency card.
• Add your passport details.
• KSA Home Address: The place you will be staying in Saudi Arabia.

Step 4: Saudi Visa Details

In the next step, a GCC resident is required to enter Saudi entry details to apply for a visa;

• Port of Entry: the place you are entering Saudi Arabia.
• Expected Date of Entry.
• Number of Entries: Multiple.
• Visa Validity: 365 days.
• Duration of Stay: 90 days.
• Do you want to perform Umrah? Yes.
• Enter the details of countries you have visited in the last 5 years.

Step 5: Insurance Details

On the next page, enter the required details to apply for travel insurance to Saudi Arabia. The website will present you the quotes from different insurance companies;

• Select the cheapest insurance.

Step 6: Pay the fee

Here is the breakup of the fee you need to pay to apply for a Saudi visa as a GCC resident;

• $12 – $20 for insurance.
• $10.50 as an application fee.
• SR 345 for the visa fee.

After paying the fee, you can apply for a visa. If the visa application is accepted, the visa will be sent as an attachment via e-mail.

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