Facts about Saudi-arabia
Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting Saudi-arabia
Types of Saudi-arabia Visa
Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
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Tourist Visa | 7 working days | 30 days |
Business Visa | 7 working days | 90 days |
Official Visa | 7 working days | More than 90 days |
Work Visa | 7 working days | More than 90 days |
Visa |
Places in Visas of Saudi Arabia Fees
Visa Type | Sub Type | Visa Fees |
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Tourist Visa | Not available | |
Business Visa | Not available | |
Official Visa | Not available | |
Work Visa | Not available | |
Visa | Not available |
FAQs about Places in Visas of Saudi Arabia
What should tourists wear in Saudi Arabia ?
Can you drink in Saudi Arabia ?
Do you tip in Saudi Arabia ?
In Saudi Arabia, tipping is expected to be between 10 to 15% of the payment, unless there is a service charge added to the bill.
What type of food do they eat in Saudi Arabia ?
What is the main religion in Saudi Arabia ?
Can i travel to saudi if i was blacklisted 7yrs ago? ?
Visas of Saudi Arabia, Visa, Tourist visa
Nairobi
The Saudi Arabia tourist visa is for Kenyans planning to visit the country for tourism, Hajj and Umrah. The photograph used for the visa application must be 2" x 2" in size and showing a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up between 70% - 80% of the face. Women travelers under the age of 25 years must have the support of a male relative/watchman while making a trip to Saudi Arabia. Holders of this visa are not permitted to engage in business activities during their time in Saudi Arabia. Travelers are advised to be vaccinated against measles, tetanus, malaria, hepatitis A and B and typhoid fever before entering the country. Visitors to Saudi Arabia must abide by the country’s Islamic laws and regulations and respect its society’s values and traditions. Travelers are not allowed to bring in alcohol into Saudi Arabia. The official system of law in Saudi Arabia is Sharia. Prepare to abide by the stipulations of Sharia law during your stay in the country. Always carry an identification with you at all times, whether it's a photocopy or your actual passport.
Visas of Saudi Arabia, Visa, Business visa
Nairobi
Business-oriented travelers are the main applicants of this visa. Holders of this visa are free to meet up with partners in the country to negotiate and sign business contracts. During your time in the country, you can also attend conferences, trade fairs, and business summits. Visa applicants should present a letter from their employer in Kenya stating awareness and allowance of their leave. The letter should state the applicant's status in the company, the intended duration of stay, and the true purpose of the visit. A letter of invitation from your host in Saudi Arabia written on the company’s letterhead should be submitted. The reason for your visit and term of stay should be appropriately stated in the letter. The letter should be signed by an official in the company. The party responsible for your finances while you are in the country should be clearly stated in the letter provided by your employer. The host company in Saudi Arabia must present a clear scanned copy of their certificate of business registration. If you have previously been in business with the company in Saudi Arabia, a proof of this should be presented during the visa application process. Female applicants traveling to Saudi Arabia without a male relative must submit a special approval letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia. Foreigners are to provide proof that they have the incentive of returning to their home country at the expiration of their visa. Holders of the Saudi business visa are expected to abide by all rules guiding foreign travel to Saudi Arabia.
Visas of Saudi Arabia, Visa, Official visa
Nairobi
This visa is for Kenyans who are visiting Saudi Arabia for official purposes. The visa is designed for Kenyan diplomats and government officials visiting Saudi Arabia for diplomatic and official reasons. An official letter of invitation from the Saudi Arabian government should be provided. The purpose and duration of the visit should be clearly stated in the letter. Government officials are required to provide a diplomatic note from the Kenyan government before travel. Your position in government as well as the purpose and intended duration of your trip should be clearly stated in the letter. Diplomats who are visiting the country for non-official visits will not be issued this visa. Only heads of states will be issued this visa for whatever purpose. Government officials are required to carry a valid means of identification at all time. Female applicants traveling to Saudi Arabia without a male relative must submit a special approval letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia. Holders of this visa are not permitted to be paid for the services they render during their time in the country.
Work visa, Visas of Saudi Arabia, Visa
Nairobi
A work visa allows Kenyans to take up paid employment in Saudi Arabia. This visa is also called an employment visa. Applicants of the Saudi work visa should ensure they have been offered employment by a reputable company in Saudi Arabia before they start the visa application process. You must provide a copy of your employment contract signed by both the sponsoring company and the work permit applicant. The position mentioned in the contract should match the position mentioned in the block visa reference, as should the applicant's skills and qualifications. A recent medical report is needed during the application of this visa. The report must be issued by a licensed physician who must sign each copy and must certify that the applicant is free of any contagious disease, especially hepatitis A, B, and C. The license number and address of the physician should appear on each copy of the report. The medical report must be attested by the FCO, as well as a police certificate certifying the applicant has no criminal record. Your employer must confirm that you will not be paid below the minimum wage when you are employed in the country. The Saudi Arabia company offering the job must be a fully registered and operational establishment. Applicants who do not have the right qualifications/skills for the job being offered would not be issued this visa.
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