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Saudi Visa for German Citizens

German nationals traveling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for tourism purposes should apply online for a Saudi e-visa prior to their trip. With a Saudi e-visa German travelers can enter Saudi Arabia multiple times, for 90 days each stay during the one-year visa validity period, or can enter once for a 30-day stay during the 3-month visa validity period. Please note that the Saudi e-visa includes Umrah pilgrimage, except during Hajj season. German citizens are eligible to obtain a Saudi visa-on-arrival, but applying online for a Saudi e-visa, prior to travel, helps avoid long airport lines and delays.

German citizens seeking work in Saudi Arabia should apply for the Saudi work visa, which permits a 90-day stay in Saudi Arabia, during which time the German visitor should apply for a Saudi residence visa. Along with the Saudi work permit, or Iqama, the Saudi residence visa allows the German national to live and work long-term in Saudi Arabia. For short-term work activities, such as corporate events, business meetings, or negotiations, the German citizen is required to hold a Saudi business visa, which is applied for by a Saudi host company on the German visitor’s behalf. The Saudi business visa is a single-entry visa valid for 3 months, allowing a 30-day stay (extendable), or as a multiple-entry visa valid for 6 months or 1 year, allowing a 90-day stay each visit (non-extendable).

Please be advised that overstays in Saudi Arabia will result in fines and deportation, so be aware of your Saudi visa validity dates and permitted stay duration in Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi visas for Germans

German nationals wishing to visit Saudi Arabia for short or long-term purposes, including employment, business, visiting family, pilgrimage or transit purposes, should apply for the appropriate Saudi visa, prior to their trip to Saudi Arabia. Depending on their travel purpose, German nationals can apply for the following Saudi visas:

Tourist visa

German citizens traveling to Saudi Arabia for tourism should apply online for the Saudi e-visa, which allows for multiple 90-day visits within the one-year Saudi e-visa validity period, or for a single 30-day entry, valid for 3 months

Business visit visa

Saudi companies wishing to host a German citizen for business activities, such as meetings, negotiations, or corporate visits, should apply on the German visitor’s behalf.

Employment visa

German nationals seeking employment opportunities in Saudi Arabia should apply for the Saudi employment visa.

Student visa

German nationals enrolled in a Saudi Arabia educational institution should apply for the Saudi student visa.

Residence visa

German citizens, already in Saudi Arabia on a short-term visa, wishing to live in Saudi Arabia long-term should apply for the Saudi residence visa.

Premium residency visa

German nationals wishing to live and invest in Saudi Arabia should apply for the Saudi premium residency visa. With this visa, the German national can reside, own property, invest, work, change jobs, hire foreign workers, sponsor family, and enter and exit Saudi Arabia, without the need for a Saudi sponsor.

Family visit visa

Saudi nationals or legal residents wishing to host a first-degree relative for a short-term visit to Saudi Arabia can apply for the Saudi family visit visa on behalf of the German visitor.

Companion visa

German citizens wishing to accompany someone on a trip to Saudi Arabia should apply for the Saudi companion visa.

Personal visit visa

Saudi nationals wishing to host a German visitor in Saudi Arabia for a short-term, non-business, non-family visit to Saudi Arabia.

Newborn visa

German parents, who have a valid Saudi work permit (Iqama), and the mother of the child has a valid re-entry visa into Saudi Arabia should apply for the Saudi newborn visa.

Government visa

German visitors, invited by a Saudi Arabian government institution, ministry, or department, can apply for the Saudi government visa.

Diplomatic & official visas

Official or diplomatic German nationals can apply for the Saudi diplomatic and official visa.

Diplomatic missions & organizations

German citizens visiting a Saudi Arabian mission or organization should apply for the Saudi diplomatic missions and organizations visa

Extension of exit/re-entry visa

German employees and their dependents, wishing to travel to and from Saudi Arabia for a specific period of time, should apply for the Saudi extension of exit/re-entry visa.

Hajj visa

German Muslims, wishing to visit Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage purposes, should apply for the Saudi Hajj visa.

Umrah visa

German Muslims, wishing to visit Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrimage purposes, should apply for a Saudi Umrah visa.

Transit visa

German travelers on layover in Saudi Arabia for more than 12 hours should apply for the Saudi transit visa. German nationals in Saudi Arabia for less than 12 hours do not need to apply for a Saudi transit visa.

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Requirement

When applying for a Saudi visa, German citizens should prepare the following:

Saudi tourist visa for Germans:

German nationals, 18 years or older, should meet the following requirements when applying online for a Saudi e-visa:

Application

German applicant fills out a Saudi visa application form at SaudiVisa.com, with personal data and other requested information.

Passport

German applicant should hold a German passport, valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Saudi Arabia or that meets the rules of reciprocity.

Personal photo

German applicant must submit one recent color photo; against a white background; 2x2 inches; 5 to 100 KB natural facial expressions; 80% face; no eyeglasses; no head wear, except for religious reasons.

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Saudi visa-on-arrival for Germans

While German nationals are permitted to obtain a Saudi visa-on-arrival at Saudi ports of entry, it is always advised to apply online for a Saudi e-visa before traveling, in order to avoid airport lines and delays.

Saudi work visa for Germans

The Saudi work visa for German foreign nationals allows for a maximum 90-day stay in Saudi Arabia, during which time the German citizen must apply for a Saudi residence permit with the Saudi Ministry of Labor. Along with the Saudi work permit, or Iqama, the Saudi residence permit allows German visitors the right to live and work in Saudi Arabia for 1 year, extendable based on the continuity of the same employment. To apply for the Saudi work visa, German applicants must be at least 18 years old and should meet the following requirements:

Employment visa

Saudi employer applies with the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Labor for a Saudi employment visa, on the German worker’s behalf.

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) will issue a visa authorization number.

Sponsorship letter

German applicant should be invited by a Saudi Arabian organization that is certified by MOFA and the Saudi Chamber of Commerce.

The sponsorship letter must indicate the German applicant’s name, position, block visa number, and the date.

Diploma

German applicant must have a certified and notarized copy of their university degree or training/technical diploma, authenticated by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission.

Employment contract

An employment contract is signed by the German employee and the Saudi employer, then certified by MOFA and the Saudi Chamber of Commerce.

Power of Attorney

Saudi MOFA issues digital power of attorney from the Saudi employer.

Visa referral note

A visa referral note must be issued by Saudi MOFA stating the Saudi work visa number and date.

Health report

German applicant must submit 3 copies of their recent health report, which has been issued within the last 3 months by a licensed physician, stating the doctor’s license number and address, complete with disease-free lab results.

Police report

German applicant must submit a recent and detailed police report, issued at least 6 months before the Saudi work visa application, stating a crime-free record.

Medical Insurance

German applicant should purchase health insurance in Saudi Arabia

Passport

German applicant should have a passport, valid for 6 months from travel date to Saudi Arabia, with 2 blank pages that are facing each other.

Application

German national should fill out the Saudi work visa application form on the Saudi MOFA portal, then submit the application and required documents by courier or at the nearest Saudi embassy or representation office abroad.

As a holder of the Saudi work visa, the German national can travel to Saudi Arabia and stay for up to 90 days, during which time the German visitor should convert the work visa into a residence permit, allow the German national to live and work in Saudi Arabia long-term.
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How to apply for a Saudi visa

To apply for a Saudi visa, German applicants should follow these steps:

Saudi tourist visa for Germans

German nationals wishing to travel to Saudi Arabia for tourism activities can apply online at SaudiVisa.com in three simple steps:

Submit application form

German applicant fills out the online Saudi e-visa application form, complete with personal data, passport details, and other requested information.

Pay fees online

German applicant pays the Saudi e-visa fees securely online, with a valid credit or debit card.

Receive approved visa

If approved, the Saudi e-Visa will be sent directly to the email that was provided. Check that all Saudi e-visa information is correct and matches the passport.

Saudi work visa for Germans

To apply for a Saudi work visa, German applicants should follow these steps:

Apply for Saudi work visa

  • Saudi employer applies to MOFA for a Saudi work visa on the German worker’s behalf.
  • German worker fills out the Saudi work visa application on the Saudi MOFA portal, complete with personal data and other requested information. German applicant then prints out the Saudi work visa application form, signs it, and affixes their personal photos.
  • German applicant pays the Saudi work visa fees online on the Saudi MOFA portal, using a valid credit or debit card.

Submit work visa

German applicant submits their Saudi job visa application and required documents by courier or at their nearest Saudi Arabia embassy or consulate.

Receive work visa

German applicant retrieves the approved Saudi work visa from the Saudi Arabia embassy or consulate.
Visa information must be correct and match the information on German national’s passport.

Apply for residence permit

German worker should apply with the Saudi Ministry of Labor for a Saudi residence permit, during their 90-day permitted stay in Saudi Arabia under the Saudi work visa.

The Saudi residence permit permits the German citizen to work and live in Saudi Arabia for 1-year, or as long as the German worker is still performing the same work for the same Saudi company or employer.

Processing time

German nationals will receive their Saudi Arabia tourist e-visa within 24 hours. Other types of Saudi visas may take longer, depending on the Saudi visa type being applied for. It is always recommended to apply early in case of delays.

Saudi visa fees

Saudi visa fees depend on the type of Saudi visa being applied for.

Visa extension

The Saudi e-visa is not extendable. German travelers wishing to stay longer in Saudi Arabia should leave Saudi Arabia before their Saudi e-visa expires, then reapply for a new Saudi e-visa before traveling back to Saudi Arabia.

German Embassy and Consulate in Saudi Arabia

German Embassy Riyadh:

Address: Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh.

Telephone: +966 112 77 69 00

Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Jeddah:

Address: Building No. 60, Marwan bin Abdulrahman Street (152), off Ali Al-Shaibi-Street, Al Muhammadeyyah District 5, Jeddah.

Telephone: 00966 12 699 6436

Saudi Arabia Embassy and Consulate in Germany

Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Federal Republic of Germany:

Address: Tiergartenstrasse 33-34 / 10785 Berlin.

Telephone: 004930889250

Consulate of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Frankfurt:

Address: Messetrum – 20 Etage- Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49 D-60308 Frankfurt am Main.

Telephone: 0049697680580

Saudi visas for Germans FAQ

German nationals wishing to travel to Saudi Arabia should apply online for the Saudi e-visa – a quick and easy 3 step online application at SaudiVisa.com.
German travelers on layover in Saudi Arabia for more than 12 hours should apply for a Saudi transit visa, prior to traveling to Saudi Arabia. German travelers in Saudi Arabia for less than 12 hours do not need a Saudi transit visa.
Depending on the German national’s purpose for traveling to Saudi Arabia and the type of Saudi visa being applied for, the Saudi visa fees will range in cost and vary in processing times.