Visit Visa in Saudi

Types of Saudi Visit Visas

Some common visit visa types:

Key Requirements for Bangladeshis (and more generally)

Here are the typical documents & criteria:

• Valid passport with at least 6 months validity. Ministry of Foreign Affairs+3jeddah.mofa.gov.bd+3Ministry of Foreign Affairs+3

• Passport should have at least two blank pages. Ministry of Foreign Affairs+1

• Photograph(s) meeting Saudi‑visa photo standards. White background, recent. Ministry of Foreign Affairs+1

• For Family Visit Visa: proof of relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate) duly attested, translations if required. Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• For Commercial / Business Visit Visa: invitation letter from the Saudi sponsor, company registration documents, sometimes a letter from your employer in Bangladesh. Ministry of Foreign Affairs+1

• For Working Visit Visa: educational certificates, employer letters, invitation, etc. Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• For all visa types: submit through authorized agencies/centres. Bangladesh uses VFS Tasheer/Saudi Visa Service Centre for many types. The Bangladesh Monitor+1

Recent / Important Changes & Limitations

• Multiple‑entry visas restricted: From February 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia restricted multiple‑entry visit visas for 14 countries including Bangladesh. For many, only single‑entry visas of up to 30 days are allowed under the standard “visit visa” category. The Bangladesh Monitor

• Saudi Visa Service Centre (Tasheer) in Dhaka is active for tourist, business, family visit and some other visa categories. The Bangladesh Monitor

• Tourist visa extension: The visit visa for tourism cannot be extended. If it expires, you must leave and apply again. Ministry of Foreign Affairs

What to Do: Application Process (Bangladesh)

Here’s a general step‑by‑step for applying if you are in Bangladesh:

1. Decide which type of visa suits your purpose (tourist, family, business, etc.).

2. Collect required documents (passport, photos, invitation or proof of relationship, etc.).

3. Go through the Saudi Visa Service Centre (Tasheer) in Dhaka (or other authorized office) to submit your application. The Bangladesh Monitor+1

4. Pay the visa fee + any service fees.

5. Wait for the processing. It can take some days to a few weeks depending on the category.

6. When approved, receive the visa — it may be e‑Visa or physical visa sticker, depending on the visa type and what’s permitted.