Saudi Arabia Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going to Saudi Arabia? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving to Saudi Arabia.

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  Introduction

  Documentation required to enter Saudi Arabia

  The movement of foreigners is tightly controlled in Saudi Arabia, and issuing of visas and other permits is subject to strict bureaucratic procedures.

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  Visas

  How to obtain a visa

  Attempting to enter Saudi Arabia without authorisation isn’t only pointless, but is also likely to prove costly.

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  Iqama/Muqeem

  The expat ID in Saudi Arabia

  The Iqama card is the essential ID for expats working in Saudi Arabia; without one, you will not be able to work or live in the country. Also known as a Muqeem card, this ID is the most important document you will have in the kingdom.

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  Citizenship

  Is it possible to become a national of Saudi Arabia?

  As a foreigner, you won’t be granted rights of citizenship in Saudi Arabia.

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