Saudi Arabia visa requirements for Nigerians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Nigerians visiting Saudi Arabia

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Saudi Arabian Visa.

  • A passport valid for at least twelve (12) months, with at least two (2) clear visa pages adjacent to each other.
  • One (1) recent passport size color photograph with a white background. Photograph(s) must be full-face shots in which the applicant is facing the camera directly.  Side or angled-views are NOT accepted.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs taken in white background.
  • Females and minors may require a male guardian’s permission to leave the country, including U.S. citizens or dual-nationals.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Copy of return flight ticket
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

Saudi Arabia Visa for Nigerians

Facts about Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is just the place to go to if you are looking to disconnect from the world. The country is regarded as the world’s most isolated nation. The internet and much of the 21st century is still quite unknown to the people living in the country. 
 Every year, the country receives between 4,000 to 6,000 Western tourists. The average number of foreign visitors in the country every year is 200,000. Concerted efforts are being made to ensure the number of people who visit the country reaches one million.
 Foreigners are not allowed to take Saudi Riyals out of the country. There used to be restrictions on the interaction between foreign tourists and local people. However, those restrictions have been relaxed slightly in recent times. Disruptive behavior by tourists is not tolerated, this can lead to the imprisonment and torture of tourists.
 

Types of Saudi Arabia Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 1 - 3 weeks 90 days
Business visa 1 - 3 weeks 90 days
Student visa 1 - 3 weeks Variable
Work visa 1 - 3 weeks 1 year

General Requirements for Saudi Arabia Visa

  • A passport valid for at least twelve (12) months, with at least two (2) clear visa pages adjacent to each other.
  • One (1) recent passport size color photograph with a white background. Photograph(s) must be full-face shots in which the applicant is facing the camera directly.  Side or angled-views are NOT accepted.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs taken in white background.
  • Females and minors may require a male guardian’s permission to leave the country, including U.S. citizens or dual-nationals.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Copy of return flight ticket
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Saudi Arabia Tourist visa Saudi Arabia Business visa Saudi Arabia Student visa Saudi Arabia Work visa

Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Saudi Arabia does not currently issue tourist visas.
  • But visas can be obtained from Saudi embassies and consulates for a range of purposes including employment, business, family visits, journalism, and studying.
  • The Hajj Visa is a visitor visa available for Muslim travelers who wish to make a religious pilgrimage to Mecca.
  • Each applicant for a Hajj visa must apply through a licensed Saudi travel agency.
  • The agency must present the Consulate with copies of “Accommodation Contacts” and a letter from the Ministry of Hajj in Saudi Arabia confirming that the travel agency has duly completed all requirements to qualify to assist pilgrims.
  • The applicant must have a passport with a validity of at least six (6) months and acceptable both for entry to Saudi Arabia and entry to the next destination.
  • The passport should have at least two empty visa pages adjacent to each other.
  • While sending documents to the embassy by mail, include a prepaid return label and envelope (from FedEx, UPS or U.S. Postal Service only) with the return address label filled out completely.
  • All women are required to travel for Hajj with a Mahram. Proof of kinship must be submitted with the application form.
  • Women over the age of forty-five (45) may travel without a Mahram with an organized group.
  • They must, however,  submit a no-objection letter from the husband, son or brother authorizing her to travel for Hajj with the named group. This letter should be notarized.

Saudi Arabia Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Saudi Arabia business visas are issued to businessmen, investors and other visitors travelling to the country for the sole purpose of business.
  • Nationals of all countries need a visa to visit Saudi Arabia except for citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.
  • During the visa application, you will need an invitation letter from a Saudi-based company, approved by the Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia.
  • Please note that visa forms MUST be filled out completely in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  • If you are applying through a visa office registered with Enjaz, the application must be completed online. Enjaz is an online application for a Saudi visa that you must submit either on your own or through an approved visa processing company.
  • You can sign contracts, partake in auctions and exhibitions and also speak at business-related events while on the Saudi Business visa.
  • You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Saudi company you will be visiting.
  • This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
  • If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
  • If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
  • You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.

Saudi Arabia Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is intended for people travelling to Saudi Arabia for the purpose of study.
  • Applicants of this visa must be ready to submit original copies of previous academic degrees earned.
  • Three (3) copies of medical report, along with three (3) passport-size color pictures, need to also be submitted.
  • The medical report must be issued by a licensed physician who must sign each copy and certify that the applicant is free of any contagious disease. The license number and address of the physician should appear on each copy. Medical reports must be used within three (3) months from the date of issuance. 
  • Children under the age of sixteen (16) do not need a medical report.
  • A recent police report, with detailed information about applicant’s criminal record, if any, must be provided.
  • For married students wishing to take along their spouses or their children, proof of kinship is required: for a spouse, a copy of the marriage certificate will do; for a child, a copy of the birth certificate.
  • Minors (under 18 years of age) travelling alone or with one parent must submit a notarized letter of authorization, in either in Arabic or English, signed by both parents or legal guardians.
  • Visitors to Saudi Arabia must abide by the country’s Islamic laws and regulations and respect its society’s values and traditions.
  • The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s laws against drug trafficking are strictly enforced. Violators are subject to severe punishment, which may include the death penalty.

Saudi Arabia Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • You will need a work visa if you intend to take up paid employment in Saudi Arabia.
  • The work visa is sponsored by an employer.
  • This can be a Saudi company, a Saudi citizen or a foreign entity appropriately licensed to do business in Saudi Arabia.
  • The employer must first register with the Ministry of Interior who will open an “immigration file”.
  • This file will contain details of all expatriate employees with that employer.
  • The sponsoring employer must be registered in Saudi Arabia and hold a valid commercial license.
  • The employer may be asked to submit a variety of documents listed below. The employer will likely be asked to show a commitment to “Saudization” which is to prove that there are no Saudi citizens available to fill the position, and that the employer is taking steps to employ Saudi citizens where possible.
  • The actual Work Visa is issued by the relevant Saudi embassy under the instruction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • At this point the employee will have to apply at the relevant Saudi Arabian embassy. The employee must submit an application form and the documents outlined above to the embassy.
  • Processing times vary by embassy but generally 1 - 3 weeks.

Saudi Arabia Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

46.00 (USD)

Business visa

46.00 (USD)

Student visa

46.00 (USD)

Work visa

46.00 (USD)

Saudi Arabia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Nigeria

Location

Address

Abuja

Address: 6 Orange close, Off Thames Street, Off Alvan lkoku Way, Ministers' Hill, Maitama, Abuja - Nigeria

Email: ngemb@mofa.gov.sa

Phone: (+234) 709 822 1442 (+234) 9 782 2675

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the currency used in Saudi Arabia??
The currency used in Saudi Arabia is the Saudi riyal.
How safe is Saudi Arabia to travel to??
Travelling to Saudi Arabia should be done with more caution than usual. Saudi Arabia is a Muslim country in which Sharia (Islamic) law is strictly enforced.
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia??
The capital city of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, located in the southern Najd region.
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia??
The capital city of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, located in the southern Najd region.
Are transgenders allowed in Saudi Arabia??
Transgender people travelling to Saudi Arabia are likely to face significant difficulties and risks if this is discovered by the authorities.
How can I get Saudi visa?
Grace

2 years ago

How can i apply for saudi arabia visa from Nigeria

Sulaimon Adeyinka Adebayo

2 years ago

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Mubarak

1 year ago

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How can I get Saudi Arabia work visa from Nigeria?
Emeka

3 years ago

How can one get a job from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia before going there.

Alf Gago

3 years ago

Hi my name is Mohammad, want to go an find in Saudi Arabic

Hello! Goodevening Sir/Ma, My name is Sarah Sunday I am from Nigeria but currently bass in Ghana. Please I want to travel to Saudi Arabia Very soon but I want the visa in Ghana. How possible is it??
Salam, I want to go for umrah this fasting INSHALLAH, I did my hajj 21 years ago. Please how do I get visa. Thanks?
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Pls what is the processing?
Amagu chukwuebuka

3 years ago

Hallo am amagu from Nigeria which to apply for cleaner

can i reside into saudi Arabia and then start looking for a work after my arrival??
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Is umarah visa available now?
Abdulkadir Umar Mustapha

1 year ago

Place can I know if the umarah visa available

Hello sir I am a Nigerian I study biology geography for shehu shagari college of education my name is ibrahim Idris how can I get admission to Saudi Arabia and continue my school their inshallah.?
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My fiance is inviting me to saudi can i apply on a tourist visa and did i need an invitation from him.?
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Assalamualaikum, kindly I wanted to make an enquiry about how I can obtain a Hajj visa as individual, I wanted to perform Hajj this coming year Inaha Allah. Muhammad Abubakar. Kind regards.?
Assalamualaikum, kindly I wanted to make an enquiry about how I can obtain a Hajj visa as individual, I wanted to perform Hajj this coming year Insha Allah. Muhammad Abubakar. Kind regards.?
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Greetings. Please, is there any visa restrictions currently for medical doctors who are applying for work visa to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia??
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How much is earomplane from Nigeria to Saudi cost as I want study there?
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I have a job offer from a company in Saudi and would like to process work visa. I am a Nigerian living in Nigeria at the moment?
Kelvin

1 year ago

How do I get an agent for work visa process

Am a non-Muslim Nigerian citizen seeking for a tourist visa to Saudi Arabia?
How much is the proof of funds for Saudi Arabia for student visa??
Good morning, my name is Mrs Salisu I have a son who is 18years of age, I want him to come to Saudi Arabia for working and studying.thanks?
I want multiple entries Visa how can I get it and cost?
I have nothing much to ask than i need Saudi Arabia visa Because i done with my hajj,all i want to do is umrah?
I have nothing much to ask than i need Saudi Arabia visa Because i done with my hajj,all i want to do is umrah?
I want to do Umrah visa from Nigeria to Suadi Arabi, can I do it without involving any agent? If yes what is steps??
Please provide me with the list of approved Nigerian Visa Agencies and Medical Centers accredited by the embassy for personnel traveling to KSA from Nigeria.?
Can a Nigerian that base in Egypt gets visa to saudi Arabia from Egypt?
How can I get work visa from a Saudi citizen?
Yusuf Aliyu

1 year ago

I like the country because of their policy

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I need Saudi Arabia visa?
Aliyu

1 year ago

Yes

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Ajayi Abiola

1 year ago

I'm Ajayi Abiola Taiwo from Nigerian I'll like to relocate to Saudi Arabia work and playing football in Saudi Arabia with good clubs

I will like to have 1 week group retreat training in Saudi Arabia, what type of visa will be applicable and what are the requirements?
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