Visa and Passport Requirements
- You must apply for a visa at the embassy representing the country where your main destination is. If your main destination cannot be ascertained, the Schengen State through which you first enter the territory of these countries is responsible for receiving your application.
- You can apply for a visa for a short stay of 1 to 90 days valid for all Schengen countries. Process time minimum 12 working days – and can take up to 8 weeks.
- Visa section is open Saturday to Tuesday 9am to 2pm
- Application forms must be filled in using BLOCK LETTERS.
- You must present the following documents:
Saudi Arabian citizens going on a business trip:
- 1 application form filled in correctly and in detail and signed by the applicant.
- 2 colour photo in size 3,5 by 4,5 cm (not more than 6 months old) with a light background. Photo must be taken up close and the distance between the chin and the top of the head on the photo must account for 70%-80% of the photo. On the photo the applicant must have his/her hair tucked behind the ears. If wearing a veil, the ears, nose, eyes and forehead must be visible.No head cover allowed for men.
- Passport (must be valid 3 months beyond the stay in Schengen).
- Flight reservation should be handed in with your application.
- Invitation from the company in Denmark must be sent/faxed directly to the Embassy.
- Travel medical insurance (minimum EURO 30,000) incl. repatriation. Policy wording is required.
- 3 months bank statement from the date of application
Saudi Arabian citizens going for tourism:
- 1 application form filled in correctly and in detail and signed by the applicant.
- 2 colour photo in size 3,5 by 4,5 cm (not more than 6 months old) with a light background. Photo must be taken up close and the distance between the chin and the top of the head on the photo must account for 70%-80% of the photo. On the photo the applicant must have his/her hair tucked behind the ears. If wearing a veil, the ears, nose, eyes and forehead must be visible.No head cover allowed for men.
- Passport (must be valid 3 months beyond the stay in Schengen).
- Flight reservation and hotel booking should be handed in with your application.
- Travel medical insurance (minimum EURO 30,000) incl. repatriation. Policy wording is required.
- 3 months bank statement from the date of application
IN BOTH CASES: If a visa can be issued, you MUST bring a return ticket when you pick up the passport from the Embassy.
Expatriates going on a business trip:
- 1 application form filled in correctly and in detail and signed by the applicant.
- 2 colour photo in size 3,5 by 4,5 cm (not more than 6 months old) with a light background. Photo must be taken up close and the distance between the chin and the top of the head on the photo must account for 70%-80% of the photo. On the photo the applicant must have his/her hair tucked behind the ears. If wearing a veil, the ears, nose, eyes and forehead must be visible.No head cover allowed for men.
- Passport or Travel Document (Passport must be valid 3 months beyond the stay in Schengen. A Travel Document must be valid 6 months beyond the stay in Schengen)
- Exit/Re-entry visa to Saudi Arabia must be valid 3 months, and if a Travel Document is used, 6 months beyond the stay in Schengen.
- Sponsor letter with details of work contract, purpose of visit and stamped by the Chamber of Commerce.
- Copy of Iqama.
- nvitation from the company in Denmark must be sent/faxed directly to the Embassy.
- Flight reservation.
- Travel medical insurance (minimum EURO 30,000) incl. repatriation. Policy wording is required.
- 3 months bank statement from the date of application
- You must present yourself at the Embassy when you hand in the application. If a visa can be issued, a return ticket must be shown when the passport will be picked up at the Embassy.
Expatriates going for tourism:
- 1 application form filled in correctly and in detail and signed by the applicant.
- 2 colour photo in size 3,5 by 4,5 cm (not more than 6 months old) with a light background. Photo must be taken up close and the distance between the chin and the top of the head on the photo must account for 70%-80% of the photo. On the photo the applicant must have his/her hair tucked behind the ears. If wearing a veil, the ears, nose, eyes and forehead must be visible.No head cover allowed for men.
- Passport or Travel Document (Passport must be valid 3 months beyond the stay in Schengen. A Travel Document must be valid 6 months beyond the stay in Schengen).
- Exit/Re-entry visa to Saudi Arabia must be valid 3 months beyond the stay in Schengen. If a Travel Document is used, 6 months beyond the stay in Schengen.
- Guarantee letter of the sponsor in Saudi Arabia mentioning salary, length of labour contract of the visa applicant and holiday time allowed, stamped by the Chamber of Commerce.
- Copy of Iqama.
- Hotel booking.
- Flight reservation with dates corresponding to those mentioned in the Hotel booking.
- Travel medical insurance (minimum EURO 30,000) incl. repatriation. Policy wording is required.
- 3 months bank statement from the date of application
You must present yourself at the embassy when you hand in the application. If a visa can be issued, a return ticket with dates corresponding to those mentioned in the hotel booking, must be shown when the passport will be picked up at the embassy.
There will be no refund of visa handling fees.
Please note, that additional proofs and documents may be required in some cases.
As per Embassy Regulations, Applicants are required to visit Embassy or Application Centers personally for the collection of their biometric data and to submit the visa application. The biometric data is valid for 5 years and children under the age of 12 are exempt from biometric data collection. An Applicant may submit his visa application along with his family’s application on their behalf. AlFifa will collect back the passports for applicants as requested, passport submission receipt is required.
Application Forms
- Visa Application Form (PDF)
- Important Information about Schengen Visa,Click Here
Fees
Type | Embassy Fee | Al Fifa Charge | Total |
Visa | SR 200 |
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Important Notes
- All Prices are subject to changes without advance notice.
- All requirements are to the best of our knowledge.
- All requests should be submit to one of our offices.
- Please be aware that the process for most of embassies will take from two to three weeks.
- Schengen Visa Note: The first point of entry has to be the country that issued the visa. For more details, please click here.
- Embassies or third party are the one who grant or reject the service requested also the duration of the process, AlFifa fee is not refundable. Embassy or third party policy and procedure are applied on their charges. (in most cases embassy chares are not refundable).
- According to Schengen Visa Regulation,applicants are required to visit Embassy or Application Centers personally for the collection of their biometric data and to submit the visa application. The biometric data is valid for 5 years and children under the age of 12 are exempt from biometric data collection.
- An Applicant may submit his visa application along with his family’s application on their behalf. AlFifa will collect back the passports for applicants as requested, passport submission receipt is required.
- For Schengen Visa, Kindly note that no head cover for men only in photograph.
Terms and Conditions
General Prices
Price Charge for Translation
Service Required per person | Extra Family Members | Price |
Basic Translation (1 page) | Same (SR 50) | SR 50 |
Technical Translation | Same (SR 100) | SR 100 |
Price Charge for Attestation
Service Required per person | Extra Family Members | Price |
Attestation from Government Agencies in Dammam | Same (SR 100) | SR 100 |
Attestation from Government Agencies in Riyadh and Jeddah | Same (SR 200) | SR 200 |
Price Charge for Fee Payment
Service Required per person | Extra Family Members | Price |
Payment of Fees using Alfifa’s Credit Card | Same (SR 100) | SR 100 |
Payment of Fees using Customers Credit Card | Same (SR 50) | SR 50 |