Requirements

This type of visa is designed to an applicant who works for a company registered in Canada, which is involved in a business relationship with a company in Saudi Arabia and wants to represent the Canadian company. If you are an independent or not representing any company (please send a letter stating your position, in addition to your qualifications and experience which must be matching with your business trip activities and sponsor Saudi company).

Please submit:

• 1
  An original and copy of the applicant's passport. It must also be valid for at least six months from the application date and include the place of birth and two side by side blank pages.
• 2
  Visa application form (Typed out or hand written in block letters), please see "Form B" below including the second page within the document.
• 3
  One recent (No more than a month old), photo specifications as for Canadian passport photo click here.
• 4
  If you have a letter of invitation, Non-Canadian applicants must submit a notarized photocopy of their valid residency permit (Permanent Residence Card). Send only a copy of the front and back sides of the PR card. The copy must be notarized by a Notary Public and stamped by the Global Affairs Canada, Authentication of Documents Department. The Notary must state on the copy that it's a true copy of the original.
• 5
  The applicant's sponsor / business partner in Saudi Arabia must provide:
  • a
    A copy of the company's registration certificate.
  • b
    A copy of the visa authorization/letter of the invitation document, must be approved by The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and indicated that the visa application addressed to the Consular Section in Ottawa.
• 6
  The applicant from Canadian side must provides:
  • a
    Visa Support Letter for the applicant, with an original ink signature, must be stamped by a Chamber of Commerce, Notary Public, and Global Affairs Canada, please Prepare the Visa Support Letter by following the template below (Form C).
  • b

    A copy of the Canadian company's Certificate of Incorporation (Business registration) if applicable.
    
    Note:
    
    i. If the Canadian employer is a university or a college, please submit an original letterhead introducing the applicant. This letter must be stamped by: The university or the college and signed - original ink, not an electronic signature- by an officer other than the applicant himself or herself and stamped with the collage/ university or faculty's stamp/seal, The embassy may require this letter to be stamped by a Notary publica and Global Affairs Canada department of document Authentication.

    ii. If the applicant is independent or applicants not representing any entity, please send a notarized( Stamp it by a Notary Public) letter stating your position, in addition to your qualifications and experience which must be matching with your business trip activities and sponsor Saudi company. This letter must be stamped by Global Affairs Canada Department for authentication of documents.
    

• 7
  Flight Itinerary must be provided with consideration of the following points:
  • a
    The KSA Embassy has advised that no ticket should be purchased before issuance of the visa.
    
    For single entry visas, The Saudi Embassy in Ottawa issues visas that allow travelers to enter KSA by air exclusively. No Entry By Land.
    
    
  • b
    The KSA Embassy in Ottawa can issue visas that allow travelers to enter KSA by air exclusively. No Entry By Land.
  • c
    Please ensure that your entry airport is the closest to your sponsor's location. The port of entry to KSA must be the same or the closest airport to the location of the sponsor. If the sponsor invited the applicant to conduct business/visit in a different city other than the one displayed in the company's Registration Certificate, the sponsor must provide a letter in Arabic explaining the reason for this. An example can be for conducting business in a another branch/location of the company.

Requirements

This type of visa can be a Government / Escort / Visiting organization and diplomatic mission or Personal visit visa.

The sponsor in Saudi Arabia must apply for a visa authorization through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Once the application is approved, it will appear in the MOFA system. The sponsor must provide the applicant with a copy of the visa slip.

Please submit:

• 1
  One of the following:
  • a
    a copy of the visa authorization slip
  • b
    The visa authorization number, plus the civil registration number (computer number) or iqama number of the sponsor
• 2
  Visa application form (Typed out or hand written in block letters), please see "Form B" below.
• 3
  A valid passport for six months at least from the application date, including the place of birth and two blank pages side by side. (Original Only).
• 4
  One recent (No more than a month old), photo specifications as for Canadian passport photo click here.
• 5
  If you are traveling with your family and they are on your visa authorization or your visa slip indicates that you are visiting a family member, please note that the Saudi consulate in Ottawa would like to inform you that starting May, 2016, and for all types of visas that require a proof of relationship to the sponsor (i.e. birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.), such certificate:
  • i
    If the certificate is issued from of Canada, please submit one of the following only:
    
    A. Submit the original with a copy for us and we will return the original.
    
    B. Notarized by a Canadian notary public or a commission of oat, and Authenticated by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs.
    
  • ii
    If Birth and Marriage Certificate from outside Canada(not Saudi or any other arabic country)shoud be:
    
    A. In English or translated to English or Arabic.
    
    B. Notarized by a Canadian notary public or a commission of oat and Canadian Foreign affairs.
    
  • iii
    If Birth and Marriage Certificate from Arabic Countries we will accept to see the original with a copy for us and we'll return the original or a copy stamped from their Embassies in Canada.
  • iv
    If the document is a Saudi Birth or Marriage Certificates are accepted even if it is a copy.
• 6
  Flight Itinerary must be provided with consideration of the following points:
  • a
    The KSA Embassy has advised that no ticket should be purchased before issuance of the visa.
  • b
    The KSA Embassy in Ottawa can issue visas that allow travelers to enter KSA by air exclusively. No Entry By Land.
  • c
    Please ensure that your entry airport is the closest to your sponsor's location. The port of entry to KSA must be the same or the closest airport to the location of the sponsor. If the sponsor invited the applicant to conduct business/visit in a different city other than the one displayed in the company's Registration Certificate, the sponsor must provide a letter in Arabic explaining the reason for this. An example can be for conducting business in another branch/location of the company.
• 7
  Additional specific requirements:
  • a
    For GOVERNMENT VISA: please submit a letter from the Canadian company/ employer introducing the applicant. This letter must be stamped by the company/corporate seal and signed by an officer of the company other than applicant himself or herself.
  • b
    For MISSION AND ORGANIZATION: please submit a letter from the organization presenting the applicant. This letter must be stamped by the company and signed by an officer of the company other than applicant himself or herself.
  • c
    For an independent applicant or applicant not representing any company (please send a letter stating your position, in addition to your qualifications and experience which must be matching with your business trip activities and sponsor Saudi company).
  • d
    Proof of relationship to the sponsor please see point 6 above.
• 8
  Please submit the second page of form B: "NOTIFICATION TO ALL AGENTS AND ALL APPLICANTS"

Requirements

The sponsor in Saudi Arabia must apply for a visa authorization through the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Once the application is approved, it will appear in the MOFA and MOL systems. The sponsor must provide the applicant with a copy of an electronic Power of Attorney (also known as Tafweed- must be in the name of the applicant only and no agent name).

Medical Report

- If you require a medical report, the report is valid for only Three months from the date of issue.
-Please note that all tests on the Medical form must be completed. These medical tests are available in Canada and their completion is mandatory (few physicians may suggest that the testing is not needed, however it must be completed in order for the Saudi work visa application to be processed).
- If the medical report is processed in Canada, it will take approximately one month.
- If the medical report is processed outside of Canada, it has to be identical to the medical form at the bottom of this page and testified by the Saudi Arabian Embassy IN THE COUNTRY OF ISSUE.
- You MUST confirm with your doctor that you have all required test results INCLUDING (HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C).

Authentication of medical report

- The purpose of the attestation of the College of Physicians and Surgeons is to confirm that the physician is licensed in that province or in that territory. The College of physicians and Surgeons does not attest the test results.
- Ensure that your Medical report you require to be authenticated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons is signed by the physician and that his/her registration number appears on the report. The name of the physician must be printed and clearly legible.

Please submit:

• 1
  Visa application form (Typed out or hand written in block letters), please see "Form B" below.
• 2
  Two recent (No more than a month old) photographs (4x6 cm) on a plain white background (write name, signature and stamp date on back).
• 3
  The passport validity should correspond with the duration of the contract, and include the place of birth and two blank pages side by side. (Original Only)
• 4
  One of the following:
  • a
    Tafweed, if the sponsor is a private business/company , a copy of an approved electronic Power of Attorney (Tafweed) with the following information: full name of the applicant (future employee) and his/her job title, POA number and date, the employer's company name.( Not in the name of the approved agent).
  • b
    Authorization letter issued by the Cultural Bureau (if applicable) if the KSA sponsor is under the Ministry of Education (MOE)such as a government university or MOE ‘s entity: The letter has to mention the visa number, the profession applied for and if a family is coming along too. (Visaenterprise can obtain this document from SCB in your behalf)
• 5
  A copy of the work contract signed by both parties and stamped from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• 6
  A copy of your Canadian university or college Degree / Diploma (certificates do not need an authentication by The Saudi Cultural Bureau). MUST match or be related to your job title and must be certified by:
  • a
    The issuing institution or by a Canadian Notary Public
  • b
    Global Affairs Canada, authentication and legalization section (previous called The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of Canada (DFATD).
  • c
    The Saudi Cultural Bureau in Ottawa (SCB). (New requirement).
    
    - The SCB requires two sets of original transcripts in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution (one transcript must be opened and authenticated / attested or legalized by Global Affairs Canada) in order to certify the degree (Please request that your name be written on this envelope, so we can identify it without opening the envelop). The transcripts must match the copy of the degree/diploma you are submitting for the visa application. Please send us the "from G” below if you are requesting us to stamp your degree at the Saudi Cultural Bureau in Ottawa.
    
    - Certificate without transcripts (such as The Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) certificate, professional engineer certificate or Teacher Certificate…. etc.) must be attested first by Global Affairs Canada, authentication section, then by SCB, however SCB must receive a confirmation letter or email from issuing entity directly.
    
    Advisable to send us two copies of your degree to be attested by the SCB:
    
    - First copy (mandatory) will be submitted to the consular section with your visa application (the Saudi embassy in Ottawa, Canada, will keep it).
    
    - Second copy (advisable) will be returned to you with your passport, so you can take it with you to your employer in Saudi Arabia. (the employer may request this for the employment and residency registration process in Saudi Arabia).
    
    
• 7
  Foreign Degrees must be certified by Saudi Cultural bureau in the country of issue.
• 8
  If the applicant has no degree, then a letter of experience from previous or current Canadian employer notarized by a Notary Public as well as authenticated by DFATD (New requirement). If the issuing institution is based in a country other than Canada, the letter of experience MUST be certified by the Saudi Arabian Embassy in that country.
• 9
  A Completely filled out medical report form that MUST BE:
  • a
    Valid, less than Three months from the date of issue.
  • b
    The physician used a CHECK MARK (✔) for POSITIVE RESULTS OR NEGATIVE RESULTS only.
  • c
    The report certified by college of physicians of the issuing province (Original Only).
    
  • d
    Copy of all required test results including: HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C - please attach copy of these test results after the medical report form.
  • e
    If any of the above 4 results are positive +, then your Doctor must provide a typed explanation of why they are positive. On the other hand, If the results are expressed in a numerical value, then your Doctor must provide a typed explanation that the results are interpreted as Negative and that you do not have the disease. The Doctor's note must be typed on the Clinic's letterhead and stamped by their official seal or stamp as well as signed by the Doctor, with their license number appearing beside the signature.
  • f
    If medical report is done outside of Canada, it must be authenticated by the KSA Embassy in that country.
  • g
    If the medical report is issued in KSA it must be authenticated by MOFA.
• 10
  An original valid Canadian Police Records Check. (Less than three months from the issuing date – you can obtain this certificate simply by NAME SEACH only and no need for fingerprint processing).
• 11
  If applicant previously worked in Saudi Arabia, a letter of release must be attached. (Original & one copy)
• 12
  Non-Canadian applicants must submit a notarized photocopy of their valid residency permit (Permanent Residence Card). Send only a copy of the front and back sides of the PR card. The copy must be notarized by a Notary Public and stamped by the Canadian Department of Global Affairs, International Trade and Development. The Notary must state on the copy that it's a true copy of the original.
• 13
  Flight Itinerary must be provided with consideration of the following points:
  • a
    The KSA Embassy has advised that no ticket should be purchased before issuance of the visa.
  • b
    The KSA Embassy in Ottawa can issue visas that allow travelers to enter KSA by air exclusively. No Entry By Land.
  • c
    Please ensure that your entry airport is the closest to your sponsor's location. The port of entry to KSA must be the same or the closest airport to the location of the sponsor. If the sponsor invited the applicant to conduct business/visit in a different city other than the one displayed in the company's Registration Certificate, the sponsor must provide a letter in Arabic explaining the reason for this. An example can be for conducting business in another branch/location of the company.
• 14
  Completed Additional form for Employment Visa, see Form (C) below under Forms.
• 15
  Please submit the second page of form B: "NOTIFICATION TO ALL AGENTS AND ALL APPLICANTS"

Requirements

The sponsor in Saudi Arabia must apply for a visa authorization through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Once the application is approved, it will appear in the MOFA system. The sponsor must provide the applicant with copy of visa slip.

Please submit:

• 1
  One of the following:
  • a
    a copy of the visa authorization slip
  • b
    The visa authorization number, plus the civil registration number (computer number) or iqama number of the sponsor
• 2
  Visa application form (Typed out or block letter written)
• 3
  One recent (No more than a month old) photographs (4x6 cm) on a plain white background (write name, signature and stamp date on back).
• 4
  A valid passport for at least six months from the application date including the place of birth and two blank side by side pages (Original Only). If family accompanying on the same passport, pictures and names of all members must be added on the passport by the proper legal authorities. (Canadian nationals must have separate passports even for children).
• 5
  Please note that the Saudi consulate in Ottawa requesting that for all types of visas that require a proof of relationship to the sponsor (i.e. birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.), such certificate:
  
  Proof of relationship to the sponsor please submit a certificate issued for proof of relationship to the sponsor (a marriage certificate for the spouse, and a birth certificate for a child, brothers, sisters, indicating name of parents), must be indicating the relationship clearly as son, daughter, husband, wife and etc.
  
  Can be one of the following:
  
  • a
    An Original certificate (will be returned with your passport)
    
  • b
    If the document is a Saudi issued Birth, Marriage Certificates are accepted even if it is a copy.
  • c
    If Pakistani passport or Pakistani Notional ID card or Indian, Syrian, Palestinian, Sudanese, Egyptian passport or any official family book record must be showing the relationship clearly (Full names of the father or mother) and any one of the following are acceptable:
    
    I. Original document. Or.
    II. A notarized copy by a Canadian notary public, and Authenticated by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs (Global Affairs Canada).
    
• 6
  Non-Canadian applicants must submit a notarized photocopy of their valid residency permit (Permanent Residence Card). Send only a copy of the front and back sides of the PR card. The copy must be notarized by a Notary Public and stamped by Global Affairs Canada, Authentication of Documents Department. The Notary must state on the copy that it's a true copy of the original.
• 7
  Copy of a valid document showing legal status of the sponsor by one of the following:
  • a
    Residency Permit of the sponsor IQAMA (if the invited applicant is a relative of the sponsor).
  • b
    The iqama of the sponsor and the iqama of his/her spouse are needed(if the invited applicant is a relative of the spouse of the sponsor).
  • c
    Evidence of Saudi citizenship if the sponsor is a Saudi national.
• 8
  Flight Itinerary must be provided with consideration of the following points:
  • a
    The KSA Embassy has advised that no ticket should be purchased before issuance of the visa.
  • b
    The KSA Embassy in Ottawa can issue visas that allow travelers to enter KSA by air exclusively. No Entry By Land.
  • c
    Please ensure that your entry airport is the closest to your sponsor's location. The port of entry to KSA must be the same or the closest airport to the location of the sponsor. If the sponsor invited the applicant to conduct business/visit in a different city other than the one displayed in the company's Registration Certificate, the sponsor must provide a letter in Arabic explaining the reason for this. An example can be for conducting business in a another branch/location of the company.
• 9
  Visa validity is 3 months from date of issue.
• 10
  Please submit the second page of form B: "NOTIFICATION TO ALL AGENTS AND ALL APPLICANTS"
• 11
  Proof of sponsor’s valid Iqamah: Please provide a screenshot from www.absher.sa showing the expiry dates of your sponsor’s Iqamah.

Requirements

The investor in Saudi Arabia must apply for a visa authorization through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Once the request is granted, it will appear in the MOFA system. The sponsor must provide the applicant with the authorization date and number. (KINDLY PROVIDE THE VISA SLIP).

Medical Report

- If you require a medical report, the report is valid for only Three months from the date of issue.
-Please note that all tests on the Medical form must be completed. These medical tests are available in Canada and their completion is mandatory (few physicians may suggest that the testing is not needed, however it must be completed in order for the Saudi work visa application to be processed).
- If the medical report is processed in Canada, it will take approximately one month.
- If the medical report is processed outside of Canada, it has to be identical to the medical form at the bottom of this page and testified by the Saudi Arabian Embassy IN THE COUNTRY OF ISSUE.
- You MUST confirm with your doctor that you have all required test results INCLUDING (HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C).

Authentication of medical report

- The purpose of the attestation of the College of Physicians and Surgeons is to confirm that the physician is licensed in that province or in that territory. The College of physicians and Surgeons does not attest the test results.
- Ensure that your Medical report you require to be authenticated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons is signed by the physician and that his/her registration number appears on the report. The name of the physician must be printed and clearly legible.

Please submit:

• 1
  Visa application form (Typed out or hand written in block letters), please see "Form B" below.
• 2
  A valid passport for 2 years at least from the application date, including the place of birth and two blank pages side by side. (Original Only).
• 3
  One recent (No more than a month old) photographs (4x6 cm) on a plain white background (write name, signature and stamp date on back).
• 4
  Copy of investor's status certificate from SAGIA.
• 5
  A Completely filled out medical report form that MUST BE:
• a
  Valid, less than Three months from the date of issue.
• b
  The physician used a CHECK MARK (✔) for POSITIVE RESULTS OR NEGATIVE RESULTS only.
• c
  The report certified by college of physicians of the issuing province (Original Only).
• d
  Copy of all required test results.
• e
  (HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C - please attach copy of these test results after the medical report right away).
• f
  If any of the above 4 results are positive+, the doctor must provide a typed explanation of why they are positive.
• g
  If medical report is done outside of Canada, it must be authenticated by the KSA Embassy in that country.
• h
  If the medical report is issued in KSA it must be authenticated by MOFA.
• 6
  An original valid Canadian Police Records Check. (Less than three months from the issuing date - you can obtain this certificate simply by NAME SEACH only and no need for fingerprint processing).
• 7
  Non-Canadian applicants must submit a notarized photocopy of their valid residency permit (Permanent Residence Card). Send only a copy of the front and back sides of the PR card. The copy must be notarized by a Notary Public and stamped by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Development. The Notary must state on the copy that it's a true copy of the original. (New Requirement)
• 8
  A statement or proof of religion.
• 9
  Flight Itinerary must be provided with consideration of the following points:
  • a
    The KSA Embassy has advised that no ticket should be purchased before issuance of the visa.
  • b
    The KSA Embassy in Ottawa can issue visas that allow travelers to enter KSA by air exclusively. No Entry By Land.
  • c
    Please ensure that your entry airport is the closest to your sponsor's location. The port of entry to KSA must be the same or the closest airport to the location of the sponsor. If the sponsor invited the applicant to conduct business/visit in a different city other than the one displayed in the company's Registration Certificate, the sponsor must provide a letter in Arabic explaining the reason for this. An example can be for conducting business in a another branch/location of the company.
• 10
  Female applicant (if applying without her husband) over 18 must have consent letter from her husband if she is married or notarized letter that she is not married.
• 11
  Please submit the second page of form B: "NOTIFICATION TO ALL AGENTS AND ALL APPLICANTS"

Requirements

The sponsor in Saudi Arabia must apply for a visa authorization through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Once the application is approved, it will appear in the MOFA system. The sponsor must provide the applicant with a copy of the visa slip. The sponsor must provide the applicant with copy of visa slip.

Medical Report

- If you require a medical report, the report is valid for only Three months from the date of issue.
- Please note that all tests on the Medical form must be completed. These medical tests are available in Canada and their completion is mandatory (few physicians may suggest that the testing is not needed, however it must be completed in order for the Saudi work visa application to be processed).
- If the medical report is processed in Canada, it will take approximately one month.
- If the medical report is processed outside of Canada, it has to be identical to the medical form at the bottom of this page and testified by the Saudi Arabian Embassy IN THE COUNTRY OF ISSUE.
- You MUST confirm with your doctor that you have all required test results INCLUDING (HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C).

Authentication of medical report

- The purpose of the attestation of the College of Physicians and Surgeons is to confirm that the physician is licensed in that province or in that territory. The College of physicians and Surgeons does not attest the test results.
- Ensure that your Medical report you require to be authenticated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons is signed by the physician and that his/her registration number appears on the report. The name of the physician must be printed and clearly legible.

Please submit:

• 1
  Visa application form (Typed out or block letter written), please see "Form B" below.
• 2
  Two recent (No more than a month old) photographs (4x6 cm) on a plain white background (write name, signature and stamp date on back).
• 3
  A valid passport for at least six months from the application date and must have the place of birth and two blank pages side by side (Original Only). If family accompanying on the same passport, pictures and names of all members must be added on the passport by the proper legal authorities.
• 4
  A copy of the visa authorization slip (see sample below under "Forms")
• 5
  Please note that the Saudi consulate in Ottawa requesting that starting May 29, 2017, and for all types of visas that require a proof of relationship to the sponsor (i.e. birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.), such certificate:
  
  Birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.), such certificate:
  
  Proof of relationship to the sponsor Submit only a copy with following policies:
  
  • a
    Certificates issued from Canada or Arabic Countries for proof of relationship to the sponsor (a marriage certificate for the spouse, and a birth certificate for a child, brothers, sisters, indicating name of parents), must be notarized by a Canadian notary public or a commission of oat, and Authenticated by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs (Global Affairs Canada).
    
  • b
    Non-Canadian Birth Certificate or Marriage Certificate if in English or French languages should be stamped from Canadian Foreign Affairs.
  • c
    Non-Canadian Birth Certificate or Marriage Certificate in languages other than Arabic, English or French should be translated to Arabic, English or French and stamped from Canadian Foreign Affairs.
  • d
    If Pakistani passport or Pakistani Notional ID card or Indian, Syrian , Palestinian, Sudanese, Egyptian passport or any official family book record must be:
    I. Showing the relationship clearly (Full names of the father or mother).
    II. A notarized copy by a Canadian notary public or a commission of oat, and Authenticated by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs (Global Affairs Canada).
  • e
    If the document is a Saudi issued Birth, Marriage Certificates or copy of an old Igama( Saudi resident card) showing the relationship are accepted even if it is a copy.
• 6
  Non-Canadian applicants must submit a notarized photocopy of their valid residency permit (Permanent Residence Card). Send only a copy of the front and back sides of the PR card. The copy must be notarized by a Notary Public and stamped by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Development. The Notary must state on the copy that it's a true copy of the original. (New Requirement)
• 7
  Copy of Residency permit of the sponsor (IQAMA) and a Letter from the sponsor indicating the authorization number , the date and the names of applicants.
• 8
  For residency visa applicants over 16 years old, must provide:
  
  • I. A Completely filled out medical report form that MUST BE:
  • a
    Valid, less than Three months from the date of issue.
  • b
    The physician used a CHECK MARK (✔) for POSITIVE RESULTS OR NEGATIVE RESULTS only.
  • c
    The report certified by college of physicians of the issuing province (Original Only).
  • d
    Copy of all required test results.
  • e
    (HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C - please attach copy of these test results after the medical report right away).
  • f
    If any of the above 4 results are positive +, then your Doctor must provide a typed explanation of why they are positive. On the other hand, If the results are expressed in a numerical value, then your Doctor must provide a typed explanation that the results are interpreted as Negative and that you do not have the disease. The Doctor’s note must be typed on the Clinic’s letterhead and stamped by their official seal or stamp as well as signed by the Doctor, with their license number appearing beside the signature.
  • g
    If medical report is done outside of Canada, it must be authenticated by the KSA Embassy in that country.
  • II. An original valid Canadian Police Records Check. (Less than three months from the issuing date - you can obtain this certificate simply by NAME SEACH only and no need for fingerprint processing).
• 9
  Flight Itinerary must be provided with consideration of the following points:
  • a
    The KSA Embassy has advised that no ticket should be purchased before issuance of the visa.
  • b
    The KSA Embassy in Ottawa can issue visas that allow travelers to enter KSA by air exclusively. No Entry By Land.
  • c
    Please ensure that your entry airport is the closest to your sponsor's location. The port of entry to KSA must be the same or the closest airport to the location of the sponsor. If the sponsor invited the applicant to conduct business/visit in a different city other than the one displayed in the company's Registration Certificate, the sponsor must provide a letter in Arabic explaining the reason for this. An example can be for conducting business in a another branch/location of the company.
• 10
  If applicant is female and 18 years of age or older, and going under her SPONSOR's Iqama - she must submit a NOTRIZED DECLARATION LETTER from her PARENTS stating that she is single.
• 11
  Female applicant (if applying without her husband) over 18 must have consent letter from her husband if she is married or notarized letter that she is not married.
• 12
  Please submit the second page of form B: "NOTIFICATION TO ALL AGENTS AND ALL APPLICANTS"
• 13
  Proof of sponsor’s valid Iqamah: Please provide a screenshot from www.absher.sa showing the expiry dates of your sponsor’s Iqamah.

Requirements

Please submit:

• 1
  Visa application form filled out completely and accurately, please see "Form B" below.
• 2
  Original Canadian passport valid at least for six months (separate passport for the newborn).
• 3
  The Child's Canadian birth certificate indicating the names of the mother and the father must be:
  
  • a
    Notarized by a Canadian notary public or a commission of oath.
  • b
    Authenticated by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs.
    
• 4
  Copy of the residency permit (IQAMA) of both parents.
• 5
  Letter from the Saudi sponsor certified by a Saudi Chamber of Commerce confirming the employment of either parent, job title, residency permit number and expiry date, and indicating that the sponsor has no objection child residing in Saudi Arabia. (we suggest that you obtain visa authorization for the newborn as this will secure issuance of the visa)
• 6
  Covering letter requesting the visa from the Consular Section.
• 7
  Original mother's passport.
• 8
  Copy of the father's passport.
• 9
  One recent (No more than a month old) photographs (4x6 cm) on a plain white background (write name, signature and stamp date on back).
• 10
  Flight Itinerary must be provided with consideration of the following points:
  • a
    Must be signed and dated by the applicant.
  • b
    The KSA Embassy has advised that no ticket should be purchased before issuance of the visa.
  • c
    The KSA Embassy in Ottawa can issue visas that allow travelers to enter KSA by air exclusively. No Entry By Land.
  • d
    Please ensure that your entry airport is the closest to your sponsor's location. The port of entry to KSA must be the same or the closest airport to the location of the sponsor. If the sponsor invited the applicant to conduct business/visit in a different city other than the one displayed in the company's Registration Certificate, the sponsor must provide a letter in Arabic explaining the reason for this. An example can be for conducting business in a another branch/location of the company.
• 11
  Please submit the second page of form B: "NOTIFICATION TO ALL AGENTS AND ALL APPLICANTS"
• 12
  Proof of sponsor’s valid Iqamah: Please provide a screenshot from www.absher.sa showing the expiry dates of your sponsor’s Iqamah.

Requirements

The sponsor in Saudi Arabia must send you a copy of the acceptance letter form University/collage.

Medical Report

- If you require a medical report, the report is valid for only Three months from the date of issue.
-Please note that all tests on the Medical form must be completed. These medical tests are available in Canada and their completion is mandatory (few physicians may suggest that the testing is not needed, however it must be completed in order for the Saudi work visa application to be processed).
- If the medical report is processed in Canada, it will take approximately two months.
- If the medical report is processed outside of Canada, it has to be identical to the medical form at the bottom of this page and testified by the Saudi Arabian Embassy IN THE COUNTRY OF ISSUE.
- You MUST confirm with your doctor that you have all required test results INCLUDING (HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C).

Please submit:

• 1
  Visa application form (Typed out or hand written in block letters), please see "Form B" below.
• 2
  A valid passport for 1 year at least from the application date including the place of birth (Original & one copy). A valid passport for six months at least from the application date, including the place of birth and two blank pages side by side. (Original Only).
• 3
  One recent (No more than a month old) photographs (4x6 cm) on a plain white background (write name, signature and stamp date on back).
• 4
  The acceptance letter from the university/college.
• 5
  The high school diploma and matching transcripts of the student or relevant degree according to the level of education required.
• 6
  A Completely filled out medical report form that MUST BE:
  • a
    Valid, less than Three months from the date of issue.
  • b
    The physician used a CHECK MARK (✔) for POSITIVE RESULTS OR NEGATIVE RESULTS only.
  • c
    The report certified by college of physicians of the issuing province (Original Only).
  • d
    Copy of all required test results.
  • e
    (HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C - please attach copy of these test results after the medical report form).
  • f
    If any of the above 4 results are positive +, then your Doctor must provide a typed explanation of why they are positive. On the other hand, If the results are expressed in a numerical value, then your Doctor must provide a typed explanation that the results are interpreted as Negative and that you do not have the disease. The Doctor's note must be typed on the Clinic's letterhead and stamped by their official seal or stamp as well as signed by the Doctor, with their license number appearing beside the signature.
  • g
    If medical report is done outside of Canada, it must be authenticated by the KSA Embassy in that country.
• 7
  An original valid Canadian Police Records Check. (Less than three months from the issuing date - you can obtain this certificate simply by NAME SEACH only and no need for fingerprint processing).
• 8
  Flight Itinerary must be provided with consideration of the following points:
  • a
    The KSA Embassy has advised that no ticket should be purchased before issuance of the visa.
  • b
    The KSA Embassy in Ottawa can issue visas that allow travelers to enter KSA by air exclusively. No Entry By Land.
  • c
    Please ensure that your entry airport is the closest to your sponsor's location. The port of entry to KSA must be the same or the closest airport to the location of the sponsor. If the sponsor invited the applicant to conduct business/visit in a different city other than the one displayed in the company's Registration Certificate, the sponsor must provide a letter in Arabic explaining the reason for this. An example can be for conducting business in a another branch/location of the company.

Requirements

The sponsor in Saudi Arabia must apply for a visa authorization through the Ministry of INTERIOR. Once the application is approved, it is sent to MOFA, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send the authorization directly to the Consulate. The sponsor must provide the applicant with the authorization date and number. Please attach visa slip to application.

Please submit:

• 1
  Visa application form (Typed out or hand written in block letters), please see "Form B" below.
• 2
  One recent (No more than a month old) photographs (4x6 cm) on a plain white background (write name, signature and stamp date on back).
• 3
  A valid passport for six months at least from the application date including the place of birth and two blank side by side pages (Original & one copy).
• 4
  Proof of relationship to the sponsor (the Islamic marriage certificate certified by The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs).
• 5
  Non-Canadian applicants must submit a notarized photocopy of their valid residency permit (Permanent Residence Card). Send only a copy of the front and back sides of the PR card. The copy must be notarized by a Notary Public and stamped by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Development. The Notary must state on the copy that it's a true copy of the original. (New Requirement)
• 6
  Copy of PASSPORT OF sponsor.
• 7
  A Completely filled out medical report form that MUST BE:
  • a
    Valid, less than Three months from the date of issue.
  • b
    The physician used a CHECK MARK (✔) for POSITIVE RESULTS OR NEGATIVE RESULTS only.
  • c
    The report certified by college of physicians of the issuing province (Original Only).
  • d
    Copy of all required test results.
  • e
    (HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C - please attach copy of these test results after the medical report right away).
  • f
    If any of the above 4 results are positive+, the doctor must provide a typed explanation of why they are positive.
  • g
    If medical report is done outside of Canada, it must be authenticated by the KSA Embassy in that country.
  • h
    If the medical report is issued in KSA it must be authenticated by MOFA.
• 8
  An original valid Canadian Police Records Check. (Less than three months from the issuing date - you can obtain this certificate simply by NAME SEACH only and no need for fingerprint processing).
• 9
  Proof of conversion to Islam (if you converted to Islam or if it is required by ministry of interior).
• 10
  Flight Itinerary must be provided with consideration of the following points:
  • a
    The KSA Embassy has advised that no ticket should be purchased before issuance of the visa.
  • b
    The KSA Embassy in Ottawa can issue visas that allow travelers to enter KSA by air exclusively. No Entry By Land.
  • c
    Please ensure that your entry airport is the closest to your sponsor's location. The port of entry to KSA must be the same or the closest airport to the location of the sponsor. If the sponsor invited the applicant to conduct business/visit in a different city other than the one displayed in the company's Registration Certificate, the sponsor must provide a letter in Arabic explaining the reason for this. An example can be for conducting business in a another branch/location of the company.
• 11
  Female applicant (if applying without her husband) over 18 must have consent letter from her husband if she is married or notarized letter that she is not married.
• 12
  Please submit the second page of form B: "NOTIFICATION TO ALL AGENTS AND ALL APPLICANTS"

Requirements

A request letter from the Saudi sponsor to issue a visa for the applicant in order to resume residence in the kingdom.

Please submit:

• 1
  A completed visa application form
• 2
  Original and copy of the passport valid for at least six months from the date of the application.
• 3
  One recent (No more than a month old) photographs (4x6 cm) on a plain white background (write name, signature and stamp date on back).
• 4
  Copy of residency permit (IQAMA)
• 5
  Copy of the exit re-entry visa.
• 6
  Copy of the sponsor’s passport
• 7
  A request letter for the issuing of the visa from the Saudi Citizen.
• 8
  Flight Itinerary must be provided with consideration of the following points:
  • a
    The KSA Embassy has advised that no ticket should be purchased before issuance of the visa.
  • b
    The KSA Embassy in Ottawa can issue visas that allow travelers to enter KSA by air exclusively. No Entry By Land.
  • c
    Please ensure that your entry airport is the closest to your sponsor's location. The port of entry to KSA must be the same or the closest airport to the location of the sponsor. If the sponsor invited the applicant to conduct business/visit in a different city other than the one displayed in the company's Registration Certificate, the sponsor must provide a letter in Arabic explaining the reason for this. An example can be for conducting business in a another branch/location of the company.
• 9
  Female applicant (if applying without her husband) over 18 must have consent letter from her husband if she is married or notarized letter that she is not married.
• 10
  Please submit the second page of form B: "NOTIFICATION TO ALL AGENTS AND ALL APPLICANTS"

Requirements

A request letter for the issuing of the visa from the Saudi citizen.

Please submit:

• 1
  A completed visa application form.
• 2
  Original and copy of a passport valid for at least six months from the date of the application
• 3
  One recent (No more than a month old) photographs (4x6 cm) on a plain white background (write name, signature and stamp date on back).
• 4
  Proof of relationship (birth certificate revealing both parents’ names.)
  
  Please note that the Saudi consulate in Ottawa would like to inform you that starting May 5, 2016, and for all types of visas that require a proof of relationship to the sponsor (i.e. birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.), such certificate:
  
  Birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.), such certificate:
  • i.
    If the certificate is issued from of Canada, please submit one of the following only:
    
  • a. Submit the original with a copy for us and we will return the original.
  • b. Notarized by a Canadian notary public or a commission of oat, and Authenticated by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs.
    
  • ii.
    If Birth and Marriage Certificate from outside Canada(not Saudi or any other arabic country)shoud be:
  • a. In English or translated to English or Arabic.
  • b. Notarized by a Canadian notary public or a commission of oat and Canadian Foreign affairs.
  • iii.
    If Birth and Marriage Certificate from Arabic Countries we will accept to see the original with a copy for us and we'll return the original or a copy stamped from their Embassies in Canada.
  • iv.
    If the document is a Saudi Birth or Marriage Certificates are accepted even if it is a copy.
• 5
  Copy of the marriage certificate.
• 6
  Copy of the Saudi Passport & I.D. of the mother or spouse
• 7
  A request letter for the issuing of the visa from the Saudi citizen
• 8
  A letter from the father allowing the child to accompany his mother, if the father isnot accompanying them). (Copy of two pieces of identification showing his signature).
• 9
  Flight Itinerary must be provided with consideration of the following points:
  • a
    The KSA Embassy has advised that no ticket should be purchased before issuance of the visa.
  • b
    The KSA Embassy in Ottawa can issue visas that allow travelers to enter KSA by air exclusively. No Entry By Land.
  • c
    Please ensure that your entry airport is the closest to your sponsor's location. The port of entry to KSA must be the same or the closest airport to the location of the sponsor. If the sponsor invited the applicant to conduct business/visit in a different city other than the one displayed in the company's Registration Certificate, the sponsor must provide a letter in Arabic explaining the reason for this. An example can be for conducting business in a another branch/location of the company.
• 10
  Female applicant (if applying without her husband) over 18 must have consent letter from her husband if she is married or notarized letter that she is not married.
• 11
  Please submit the second page of form B: "NOTIFICATION TO ALL AGENTS AND ALL APPLICANTS"

Requirements

YOUR IQAMA MUST BE VALID AND YOU MUST APPLY TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE EXPIRY DATE OF YOUR EXIT RE-ENTRY VISA AND.

THE PROCESS ADOPTED FOR EXTENDING THE EXIT RE-ENTRY VISA

For students & accompanying mothers in Canada:

(a) The length of stay outside the Kingdom is calculated starting from the date of your departure from the Kingdom

(b) A declaration of enrollment from the school OR university / college must be included.

The consular section can extend your exit re-entry visa for a maximum of 30 days only if your stay outside the Kingdom does not exceed 12 months. If your stay outside the Kingdom exceeds 12 months, your sponsor must obtain an authorization to extend your exit re-entry visa from the proper authorities in Saudi Arabia ( make sure that the authorization has no condition ). You must include a copy of the visa slip with your application.

For applicants on work visa:

1. (a) The length of stay outside the Kingdom is calculated starting from the date of your departure from the Kingdom
   
   
2. (b) For multiple entry visa, it is calculated from the first exit from the Kingdom

The consular section can extend your exit re-entry visa for a maximum of 30 days only if your stay outside the Kingdom does not exceed 7 months. If your stay outside the Kingdom exceeds 7 months, your sponsor must obtain an authorization to extend your exit re-entry visa from the proper authorities in Saudi Arabia. You must include a copy of the visa slip with your application.

Please submit:

• 1
  Visa application form (Typed out or block letter written), please see "Form B" below.
• 2
  An original AND a photocopy of the applicant's passport. It must also be valid for at least six months from the application date and include the place of birth and two side by side blank pages.
• 3
  One recent (No more than a month old) photographs (4x6 cm) on a plain white background (write name, signature and stamp date on back).
• 4
  A Copy of:
  
  

  (a) The latest exit re-entry visa.
  
  (b) Applicant’s valid residency permit (iqama).
  
  Or a print out of the latest exit re-entry visa issued by the passport office TRAVEL SECTION in Saudi Arabia you can visit their website: www.eserve.com.sa/VVSWeb

• 5
  Applicant must obtain a letter from the Saudi sponsor (Kafeel) requesting the extension of the visa and detailing his/her IQAMA (residency) status and relation to sponsor. This letter must be stamped by Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Scanned copy or original, both will work at the moment) (New requirement)
• 6
  Flight Itinerary must be provided with consideration of the following points:
  • a
    The KSA Embassy has advised that no ticket should be purchased before issuance of the visa.
  • b
    The KSA Embassy in Ottawa can issue visas that allow travelers to enter KSA by air exclusively. No Entry By Land.
  • c
    Please ensure that your entry airport is the closest to your sponsor's location. The port of entry to KSA must be the same or the closest airport to the location of the sponsor. If the sponsor invited the applicant to conduct business/visit in a different city other than the one displayed in the company's Registration Certificate, the sponsor must provide a letter in Arabic explaining the reason for this. An example can be for conducting business in a another branch/location of the company.
• 7
  Please also include fees payable to Visaenterprise Ltd. along with your application (see fees and payments table at the bottom of this page).
• 8
  For students & accompanying mothers:
• (a) A declaration of enrollment from the school, college or university.
• (b) Copies of sponsor’s valid residency permit (iqama).
• (c) A letter from the parents in KSA addressed to the embassy requesting the extension of their child’s re-entry visa.
• 9
  In case of a work residence:
  
  (a) If your length of stay outside the kingdom exceeded 7 months you must obtain an authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the kingdom (include copy of the visa slip).
  
  (b) A fax copy of the letter from the company sponsoring revealing details of years of employment, job title, residency permit issuance and validity.
• 10
  If applicant is applying with a new passport, please make sure to include the old one.
• 11
  Female applicant (if applying without her husband) over 18 must have consent letter from her husband if she is married or notarized letter that she is not married.
• 12
  Government fee about $40 for each month after the expiration date for entry visa.
• 13
  Please submit the second page of form B: "NOTIFICATION TO ALL AGENTS AND ALL APPLICANTS"