General Requirements for Saudi Arabia Visa:
A valid passport with at least the 2 empty pages for visa endorsement
Recent passport photograph with a white colour background
A completely filled visa application form
Travel itinerary
Signed consent form from parent’s or guardian of minors
Health insurance certificate issued through the embassy
Saudi Arabia Business Visa:
This type of visa is for Bangladeshis travelling to Saudi Arabia for business purpose
A business appointment is needed before this visa can be granted
A copy of the business license or company registration certificate for the business in Bangladesh and details of the company in Saudi Arabia is required during the application
Also, an electronic invitation letter from a Saudi Arabian company to show them who the applicant is having business deals with is required.
Saudi Arabia Work Visit Visa:
This visa is for Bangladeshis who are seeking to work temporarily in Saudi Arabia
In addition to general requirements, a cover letter from a Bangladeshi organization is required
An invitation letter from a Saudi Arabian company is also required
Educational documents and experience letter that proves the applicant is suitable for the work must be provided during the application.
Saudi Arabia Employment Visa:
This visa is for Bangladeshis who have gained employment in Saudi Arabia
In addition to general requirements, a police report within the period of 6 months with details of applicant’s criminal records (if any) should be provided
An original letter of employment from the company in Saudi Arabia sponsoring the applicant should be provided during the application
A certified and notarized copy of the applicant’s university degree/diploma must also be provided
Applicants are to also provide a copy of a medical report.
Saudi Arabia Family Visit Visa:
This visa type is for Bangladeshis who are visiting their family members in Saudi Arabia
A letter of invitation from the applicant’s family member who is a resident in Saudi needs to be provided to obtain this visa
Married women visiting her husband needs to provide her marriage certificate
Children below the age of 5 will have to include Polio certificate in their documents
Saudi Arabia Student Visa:
This visa is issued to Bangladeshis who want to study in Saudi Arabia
Applicants must have an admission letter from a school in Saudi Arabia before applying for this visa
In addition to the general requirements, the following should be provided by the applicants
Original birth certificate
Certificates of past academic records
Copies of a medical report issued by a licensed physician
Proof of kinship for married students who wish to travel with their family
This visa does not grant the holders right to employment
Saudi Arabia Hajj Visa:
This visa is for Bangladeshis who are travelling to Saudi Arabia for a pilgrimage visit in the holy month of Islam
This visa will not be issued to those who have performed Hajj in the last 5 years
It does not grant its applicant the right to reside or work in Saudi Arabia
All women travelling must travel with a Mahram
Women who are 45 years and above can travel alone with an organized group. They must, however, submit a No-Objection letter signed by their husbands, brothers or sons. This letter must be notarized.
Applicants must provide proof of vaccination for meningitis and ACYW135
Saudi Arabia Residence Visa:
This visa is for Bangladeshis who are seeking to reside in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Applicants are to provide proof of kinship if accompanied by a family member. Birth certificate for children, marriage certificate for spouses.
The age of an accompanying child should not be more than 18 years
A medical report issued by a licensed physician certifying that the applicant is free of any contagious disease must be provided.
Saudi Arabia Diplomatic and Official Visit Visa:
This visa is for those who are on an official or diplomatic visit from the Bangladesh Government to Saudi Arabia
A cover letter from the Bangladesh Government or the concerned Embassy stating clearly the applicant’s name, title, official position, purpose, duration of the trip and the number of entries required must be provided.
Saudi Arabia Government Visit Visa:
This visa type is quite similar to Diplomatic visa. It is for government officials travelling to Saudi Arabia
This visa does not grant applicants permission to work
Saudi Arabia Escort Visit Visa:
This type of visa is for Bangladeshis who serve as escort to another traveller who is their family member or relative
This visa does not grant applicants employment or residence in Saudi Arabia
A letter of consent from the principal traveller requesting the need for an additional family member must be provided during the application
Proof of kinship should be provided during the application
A copy of the principal traveller’s valid Saudi Arabia visa is also required.