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About Saudi Arabia Embassy |
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Saudi Arabia - Embassy of India
Address
B-1 Diplomatic Quarter ( Direction Map to Chancery
PO Box 94387 in Diplomatic Quarter )
Riyadh - 11693, Saudi Arabia
Telephone
00-966-1-488 4144 / 488 4691 /
Numbers
488 4692 / 488 4697 / 488 1982
Fax Numbers:
00-966-1-488 4750 (General)
00-961-1-481 6318 (Political Wing)
00-966-1-480 7764 / 488 4189 (E&C Wing)
00-966-1-488 4183 (Consular Wing)
00-966-1-481 0742 (Community Welfare Wing)
00-966-1-488 4193 (Information & Culture Wing)
00-966-1-481 0745 (Admin. & Est. Wing)
Email Address:
ambassador@indianembassy.org.sa (Ambassador's Office)
pol@indianembassy.org.sa (Political Wing)
com@indianembassy.org.sa ( Economic & Commercial Wing )
consular@indianembassy.org.sa ( Consular Wing )
cw@indianembassy.org.sa ( Community Welfare Wing )
info@indianembassy.org.sa ( Information & Culture Wing )
hoc@indianembassy.org.sa ( Administration & Establishment )
Local Time:
Indian Standard Time (IST) - 2½ hrs
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) + 3 hrs
Weekly Holidays:
Thursday and Friday
(for other closed holidays, please check List of Holidays)
Working Hours:
8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (all days except Thursday and Friday)
General Information
In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Government of India, the Embassy grants visa, on application, to those intending to visit India for tourist, business and other purposes.
Visa Application Forms are available free of cost at the Embassy. Photocopied or downloaded Visa Application Forms are also acceptable. Applicable fees, two recent passport size photographs and the passport - valid for a at least two months beyond the applied visa period - should accompany the application.
Timings : Visa applications are received at the Embassy between 0845 hrs and 1130 hrs on all working days (i.e., Saturday through Wednesday) and visas are normally issued between 1600 hrs and 1630 hrs on the same day. For other closed holidays for the Embassy, please check List of Holidays.
Visa for Saudi Nationals
Tourist Visa
| Description |
Fee |
| Tourist Visa - Valid for six months from date of issue |
SR. 150.00 |
| Tourist Visa - Valid for one year form date of issue |
SR. 245.00 |
| Tourist Visa - Valid for five years from date of issue |
SR. 490 |
Requirements for issue of Tourist Visa:-
Original Passport (valid for at least two months beyond the validity of visa)
Two recent Passport size photographs
Visa Application Form , duly completed.
Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals
Business Visa
| Description |
Fee |
| Business Visa - Valid for six months from date of issue |
SR. 150.00 |
| Business Visa - Valid for one year form date of issue |
SR. 245.00 |
| Business Visa - Valid for five years from date of issue |
SR. 490 |
Requirements for issue of Business Visa:-
Original Passport (valid for at least two months beyond the validity of visa)
Two recent Passport size photographs
Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf ), duly completed.
Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals
A letter of request from a business establishment in Saudi Arabia or India
Transit Visa
| Description |
Fee |
| Valid for actual transit stay required in India (up to maximum 15 days) |
SR. 40.00 |
Requirements for issue of Business Visa:-
Original Passport (valid for at least two months beyond the validity of visa)
Two recent Passport size photographs
Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf ), duly completed.
Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals
Photocopy of the onward journey ticket.
Student Visa
| Description |
Fee |
| Student Visa - Valid for six months from date of issue |
SR. 150.00 |
| Student Visa - Valid for one year (or more) from date of issue |
SR. 285.00 |
Requirements for issue of Student Visa:-
Original Passport (valid for at least two months beyond the validity of visa)
Two recent Passport size photographs
Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf ), duly completed.
Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals
Provisional admission letter from a recognized educational institution in India.
A letter of financial support from parent / guardian along with a bank guarantee worth SR.7,000 (Saudi Riyals Seven Thousand).
Visa to Visit Relatives or for Medical Treatment
| Description |
Fee |
| Visit Visa - Valid for six months from date of issue |
SR. 150.00 |
| Visit Visa - Valid for one year form date of issue |
SR. 245.00 |
| Visit Visa - Valid for five years from date of issue |
SR. 490.00 |
Requirements for issue of Visit Visa:-
Original Passport (valid for at least two months beyond the validity of visa)
Two recent Passport size photographs
Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf ), duly completed.
Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals
Names and complete addresses of relatives to be visited in India.
Medical Reports / Hospital References in case of medical treatment.
Employment Visa
| Description |
Fee |
| Employment Visa - Valid for one year from date of issue |
SR. 245.00 |
Requirements for issue of Employment Visa:-
Original Passport (valid for at least two months beyond the validity of visa)
Two recent Passport size photographs
Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf ), duly completed.
Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals
A copy of the contract signed with the employer in India or a letter regarding the offer of appointment in India.
Diplomatic / Official Visa
| Description |
Fee |
| Diplomatic/Official Visa - Valid for three months from date of issue |
GRATIS |
Requirements for issue of Diplomatic/Official Visa:-
Original Passport (valid for at least two months beyond the validity of visa)
Two recent Passport size photographs
Visa Application Form ( Form 9.pdf ), duly completed.
Note Verbale from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicating the purpose of the visit.
List of Holidays
The following holidays will be observed in the Embassy of India, Riyadh during the year 2004:
| Holiday |
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Day |
| Republic Day |
26th January |
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| Idu'l Zuha (Bakrid) |
2nd February |
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| Muharram |
2nd March |
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| Holi |
6th March |
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| Mahavir Jayanti |
3rd April |
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| Good Friday |
9th April |
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| Milad-Un-Nabi (Prophet Mohammed's Birthday) |
2nd May |
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| Buddha Purnima |
4th May |
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| Independence Day |
15th August |
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| Onam |
28th August |
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| Mahatama Gandhi’s Birthday |
2nd October |
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| Dussehra (Vijaya Dasami) |
22nd October |
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| Diwali (Deepavali) |
12th November |
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| Idu’l Fitr |
15th November |
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| Guru Nanak’s Birthday |
26th November |
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| Christmas |
25th December |
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