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We answer the most frequently asked questions in the field of visas.

Which countries require a visa for Saudi citizens?

Saudi citizens typically require a visa to visit the following countries: Schengen Area, Canada, China, Malta, the United States, Japan, Russia, Australia, and the United Kingdom ( (ETA).

Which countries require a visa for residents (of Saudi Arabia)?

Residents of Saudi Arabia typically require a visa to visit the following countries: Schengen Area, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Indonesia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United Kingdom, the United States, China, Russia, Canada, and Australia.

"What is the processing time for a visa?

 The visa is usually issued within 15 working days after the appointment, but this period may increase or decrease depending on the embassy’s decision.

What is the Schengen Area?

It comprises 27 European countries, mostly in the European Union, that have abolished passports and other types of border control at mutual internal borders.

What are the types of Schengen visas?

Tourist and short-stay.

What is the maximum duration of stay in the Schengen Area with a tourist visa?

The embassy determines the maximum duration based on the visa validity and can reach up to 180 days, separate or consecutive.

Which countries can be visited with a Schengen visa?

Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Montenegro.

What are the common reasons for Schengen visa rejection?

 Passport validity is less than 6 months, doubt about accommodation, doubt about returning to home country, lack of a strong profession, bank statement with less than 15,000 riyals for an individual.

What are the tips for getting a Schengen visa easily?

 Passport validity of more than 6 months, a bank statement in English for the last 6 months with a salary transfer stamped by the bank with at least 15,000 riyals per person, a salary certificate addressed to the embassy, a round-trip flight ticket, hotel reservation for the duration of stay, and travel insurance valid for the duration of stay.

What documents are required for a Schengen visa for a family?

-Original passport (valid for more than 6 months)

– a copy of the national ID and family card

– a copy of the residence permit, 

-an exit and re-entry visa for non-Saudis, two recent colour photos,

– an original salary certificate addressed to the embassy in English, 

-A bank statement for the last 6 months with a minimum balance of 15,000 riyals per person.

Can I apply for a Schengen visa from any member state?

The country that issued the visa will be the first entry country or the country of the longest stay.

What is the required travel insurance for a Schengen visa?

 International travel insurance covers the duration of the trip including coronavirus coverage.

Can I work in the Schengen Area with a tourist visa?

No, the visa is only for tourism.

Which countries do not require a visa for Saudi passport holders?

Answered in the first question.

What procedures should be followed upon arrival in a Schengen country?

There are no specific procedures.

Can I travel to the United Kingdom with a Schengen visa?

No, the UK has its visa requirements.

What is the difference between a single-entry Schengen visa and a multiple-entry Schengen visa?

 -A single-entry Schengen visa allows you to enter the Schengen Area only once. A -multiple-entry Schengen visa allows you to enter the Schengen Area multiple times, depending on the visa validity.”

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