About Saudi Arabia

Whether you’re looking to visit, live or work in Saudi Arabia—we can support your immigration needs at every stage of your journey.

If you're a foreign national looking to visit, live, and/or work in Saudi Arabia, several options are available.

• Business Visits: To visit the country as a business visitor, you'll need to secure a government-approved letter of invitation from your sponsor in Saudi Arabia before you apply for a Business Visit Visa from a Saudi consular post. Business Visit Visas are usually valid for three months (single entry),12 months (multiple entries), or up to five or 10 years (multiple entries) for citizens of countries that signed bilateral visa agreements with Saudi Arabia. The maximum allowable duration of stay under a single-entry visa for three and six months is 30 days; for visas with other validities, it is 30, 90, or 180 days. The maximum allowable duration of stay under a single entry visa is 90 days. The maximum allowable duration of stay under one year visa is 90 days. The maximum allowable duration of stay under a five or ten-year visa is either 90 days or 180 days. Saudi Arabia also offers eVisa options for select nationals traveling for tourism, business, and other purposes.
• Work Authorization: While there is no short-term work option in Saudi Arabia, you may apply for a Work Permit and Resident ID Card for longer-term stays, up to one year, with the possibility of extending your stay.
• Internships/Traineeships: There is no trainee-specific work authorization category in Saudi Arabia.​ However, a 'Study in Saudi Arabia' program and self-sponsored short—and long-term educational visas for study, research, and training are available to nationals of over 160 countries (https://studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa/). The short-term visa covers short-term language courses, training, study programs, and exchange programs. The long-term visa covers long-term academic courses and research visit programs.
• Self-employment: There are no work authorization programs dedicated to potential investors or entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia. However, investors, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals can apply for a Premium Residency Permit (PRP), granting long-term residency without requiring a local sponsor. 

Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.