RESIDENCY VISAS

The sponsor in Saudi Arabia must apply for a visa authorization through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Once the application is approved, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send the authorization directly to the Consular Section. The sponsor must provide the applicant with copy of visa slip.

    Please Submit:
  1. Visa application form (Typed out or block letter written).
  2. Three (3) recent passport size photographs (4 cm x 6 cm) taken against a plain white background attached to the application form (must write name on back) and the medical form.
  3. A valid passport for at least six months from the application date and must have the place of birth and two blank pages side by side (Original Only). If family accompanying on the same passport, pictures and names of all members must be added on the passport by the proper legal authorities.
  4. Proof of relationship to the sponsor (a marriage certificate for a wife and a birth certificate for a child indicating name of both parents (Copy Only))
  5. Non-Canadian applicants must submit a valid residency permit (permanent resident card). (Send only copy of front and back of the Permanent Residency (PR) card)
  6. Copy of POLIO immunization record for children under the age of 15.
  7. Copy of Residency permit of the sponsor (IQAMA) and a Letter from the sponsor indicating the authorization number , the date and the names of applicants.
  8. For residency visa applicants over 16 years old, must provide:

    (a) Completed medical report form and all test results. The report certified by college of physicians of the issuing province (Original Only). You MUST confirm with your doctor that you have all required test results INCLUDING (HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C - please attach these result pages to the back of the medical report). If any of the 4 results are positive+, your doctor must provide a typed explanation of why they are positive..
    (b) Police clearance report (Original Only)

  9. A copy of airline reservation must be submitted along with the application.
  10. Emabssy Fees (payment separate for each applicant): (a) For single entry a money order in the amount of C.D. $88.00 payable to The Embassy of Saudi Arabia. (b) For multiple entries two money orders in the amount of C.D. 88.00 and C.D. 132.00 (total of $220.00) payable to The Embassy of Saudi Arabia.
  11. Agency processing fee $125.00CAD (cash or money order)


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