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Consulate Appointment or Contact South African Embassy in Riyadh : Visit only by Appointment
You should follow certain guidelines when you need to visit the Saudi Arabia embassy in your city. Please check out those guidelines, and in case of any confusion, contact us before visiting to prevent unnecessary issues later.
Go to the Right Section:
There are specific sections in every embassy, to deal with issues related to that particular aspect of immigration or visa/passport associated matters. If you need to apply for a Saudi business visa or visit visa, you need to visit the Visa Section only. For any complaint or query, visit the relevant section.
Items you can Bring to the embassy:
- Cellphone
- Handbag or purse (no bigger than 10"x10")
- Umbrella (you must store it in a dedicated umbrella rack at the security gate)
- Visa application and support documents stored in a see-through plastic folder
- Baby essentials and accessories (e.g., milk, hot water, diapers, strollers)
Items You CANNOT bring to the embassy:
- Alcohol
- Electronic or battery-operated devices such as thumb drives, laptops, digital diaries, iPads, cameras, smartwatches, portable audio/video players, pagers, floppy disks, and MP3s, etc.
- Handbag or purse larger than 10"x10" such as travel suitcases, bags, briefcases, or backpacks.
- Foods and snacks
- Cigars/cigarettes
- Matchboxes/lighters
- Sharp, edgy objects including nail files, knives, scissors
- Any explosives or weapons
Visa types granted by South Africa are;
- South Africa Visas for medical treatment
- South Africa Visas for working in the entertainment industry
- South Africa Visas for attending a conference
- South Africa Visas for compliance of Treaty conditions
- South Africa Visas for crew (maritime)
- South Africa Visas for cultural / economic / social exchange programmes
- South Africa Transit visas (foreigners en-route to the neighbouring countries)
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Visa types granted by Saudi Arabia are
- Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa
- Saudi Arabia Business Visa
- Saudi Arabia Transit Visa
- Saudi Arabia Student Visa
- Saudi Arabia Medical/Medical Attendant Visas
- Saudi Arabia Employment & Project Visa
- Saudi Arabia Diplomatic / Official Visa
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Total Cost of the Holiday or Visit:
Do consult the travel agent regarding their refund policy. An unforeseen event may lead to cancellation of your trip or holiday. If this happens, it always helps if you can get the money back.
Traveling with Family:
If you are traveling to Saudi Arabia with spouse and children, the travel insurance must cover them. Therefore, it always helps to be informed before starting your journey and buy the right travel insurance package.
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