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.

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;

apply for Saudi visa as GCC resident

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.

apply for Saudi visa as GCC resident

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.

apply for Saudi visa as GCC resident

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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