Saudi Arabia•AsiaDiplomatic Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
5-10 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Official visa for government officials, diplomats, and their families on official government missions. Issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs exclusively.
The Diplomatic Visa is issued exclusively to government officials, diplomats, ambassadors, and their families traveling to Saudi Arabia on official government business. Reserved for high-ranking officials.
Annual Visa Allocation
10,500 visas per year
The quota applies only to principal applicants. Unused visas do not roll over to the following fiscal year. Historically, the annual allocation has never been fully utilized.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Language
English
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Diplomatic passport
Official diplomatic passport
Diplomatic credentials
Official credentials letter
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Advantages
- Official government recognition
- Can bring families
- Diplomatic immunity protections
- Streamlined processes
Considerations
- Limited to diplomats only
- Requires government designation
- Applied through diplomatic channels
- Tied to official posting
Application Process
Government designation
Official designation by foreign government
Diplomatic note
Diplomatic note from embassy to MOFA
Submit application
Apply through diplomatic channels
Provide official documents
Diplomatic passport and credentials
MOFA verification
Ministry verifies diplomatic status
Receive diplomatic visa
Visa issued with diplomatic status
Application Forms
Diplomatic Visa Request
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