Applying for a Saudi business visa from France can be complex, especially when dealing with tight schedules or urgent meetings. Our experts work closely with both French companies and Saudi sponsors to secure timely, compliant approvals.
Our services are tailored for:
French citizens traveling for meetings, advisory work, or market expansion
Residents of France holding valid non-EU passports
Corporate teams attending tenders, project kick-offs, or trade events
Consultants, engineers, legal advisors, and sector specialists engaging with Saudi partners
The documents generally required include:
Two color passport photos, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm in size, less than 5 months old. Any poor-quality, photocopied, scanned, or black-and-white photos will be refused by the Consulate.
Official invitation letter with the visit authorization number issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Signed and stamped letter from the French company stating the reason and duration of the stay, the position of the visa applicant, and the address of the local representative. The letterhead of this letter must match the name of the invited company on the invitation letter.
Extract from the French company’s trade register (K-bis) less than 3 months old.
Records of the inviting Saudi company/ Commercial registration.
Yes. French nationals can apply once a Saudi-based company issues an official MOFA invitation letter. We coordinate this step on your behalf.
Most applications are processed in 5 to 9 business days, including the MOFA approval and embassy stamping in Paris.
Biometric enrollment is not required for French applicants. We will advise you if this changes.
No. Business meetings, site visits, or contractual discussions must be done under a valid business visa, not a tourist visa.