UAE-based professionals and companies planning to engage with partners, attend conferences, or explore commercial ventures in the Kingdom require a streamlined business visa process that ensures speed, compliance, and accuracy.
Business owners, executives, and consultants attending meetings in Saudi Arabia
UAE-based professionals invited by a registered Saudi entity
Investors and commercial representatives exploring opportunities
Attendees of trade fairs, industry exhibitions, and economic forums
Technical teams for short-term project assessments (non-work)
Note: A business visa does not permit paid employment in Saudi Arabia. For work-related travel, a Saudi work visa is required.
Eligibility Review (based on nationality, invitation, and travel intent)
Invitation Letter Coordination from the Saudi entity via MOFA
Application Submission to the Saudi consulate (Dubai or Abu Dhabi)
Document Review & Translation (as per consular requirements)
Visa Stamping Assistance and appointment scheduling
Status Monitoring and updates until passport delivery
Duration: 30 to 90 days
Entry: Single
Purpose: Short-term meetings, consultations
Duration: Up to 1 year
Entry: Multiple
Purpose: Ongoing travel for partnerships, project discussions
Duration: As per MOFA approval
Entry: Single/Multiple
Purpose: Business development, market research
The documents generally required include:
Validity not less than 6 months
2inch x 2inch (51 mm x 51 mm
Not older than 3 months
White background with frontal view
UAE residence visa copy
Invitation letter from a Saudi-registered company (approved by MOFA)
Business introduction letter from UAE employer
Chamber of Commerce attestation (if required)
A business visa is for attending meetings, conferences, or business visits. A work visa is required for employment or project-based work in Saudi Arabia.
Business visas can be valid for 30, 90, or up to 365 days, depending on the type (single or multiple entry) and MOFA approval.
Yes, UAE-based companies working with a Saudi partner or branch can initiate the process through the Saudi sponsor.
No. The sponsor must be a Saudi-registered company. UAE-based applicants need an invitation letter from a Saudi business entity
Typically 5 to 10 business days, depending on consulate workload, document accuracy, and MOFA approval.
No. Business visas cannot be converted to work visas. A separate application must be made through a Saudi employer.
Yes, we support professionals from multiple sectors, including construction, energy, healthcare, IT, and trade.
Simply contact our visa advisory team. We will guide you through the documentation, application, and stamping process.