Saudi Arabia · Business Visa

Your Saudi Business Visa, handled quickly and correctly.

APVI helps business travelers and corporate teams prepare Saudi Business Visa documents, review invitation requirements, upload securely, and submit directly to the embassy, without the applicant appearing in person.

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Questions? Speak with a Saudi visa specialist: Call a Saudi visa specialist:(800) 766-0452

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Business traveler with U.S. passport and Saudi Arabia business visa

APVI is a private visa services company, not an embassy, consulate, or government agency. You may apply directly without using APVI. Start your application today.

Private Visa Specialists

Courier submission to embassies and consulates where eligible

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23+ years of trusted service

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Bank-grade document encryption

Processing & fees

Pick your speed. We do the rest.

Every option includes specialist document review, invitation-letter validation, and direct embassy submission by an APVI Saudi Desk agent. Choose the turnaround that protects your travel date.

Emergency

3 Days

Hand-walked through every step for last-minute business travel. The fastest option APVI offers.

5 Days

Prioritized specialist review and expedited embassy lodging so your meetings stay on the calendar.

2 Weeks

Best for trips a few weeks out. Full document review, invitation-letter validation, and direct embassy submission included.

Service fee$199

Consular fee$120

Total$319

Fees shown are per applicant.

Shipping options are selected in the order form and are not included in the totals shown above.

Government, embassy, and consular fees are shown separately from APVI service fees. Final approval and issuance are determined by the issuing authority.

APVI is a private visa and travel document services company. APVI is not an embassy, a consulate, or a government agency, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government. You may apply directly through the relevant embassy, consulate, or government portal without using APVI. APVI service fees are separate from government, embassy, and consular fees.

How it works

From order to embassy submission, APVI handles the process step by step.

Simple, guided, and secure. You start the order, upload your documents, ship the originals, APVI handles the embassy submission and returns your passport.

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Place your order with APVI
Start your order online and select any add-ons your case may require.
02
Upload your required documents
Securely upload your supporting documents so your specialist can review your case and confirm what is still needed.
03
Ship your originals with a prepaid FedEx label
We send you a prepaid FedEx shipping label so you can mail your passport and required original documents to APVI safely and quickly.
04
APVI submits your application
Once your file is complete, APVI submits your documents through the required consular process. In most cases there is no need for you to appear in person.
05
We collect your visa and return your passport
After approval, APVI collects the issued visa and ships your passport back to you.
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Customer stories

Business travelers we've gotten across the line.

What we'll need

Saudi Business Visa requirements.

The invitation letter and employer support letter carry strict wording rules. APVI reviews every document before embassy submission.

Most recent, physical U.S. passport book with at least 6 months of remaining validity and two blank visa pages.

Applicants traveling on a non-U.S. passport must provide proof of U.S. residence: a valid Green Card, student visa or work visa accepted by the consulate.

Color photo taken within the last 6 months, white background, full face visible, neutral expression, meeting embassy specifications.

Your Saudi sponsor or host must issue an electronic invitation approved by Saudi authorities and addressed to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington, DC.

Downloadable visa application and declaration form, typed in all fields, printed and signed by the applicant.

On official company letterhead, addressed to the embassy, confirming your position, purpose of travel, and financial responsibility during the trip.

A copy of the host company's Saudi Arabia Commercial Registration filed with the Ministry of Commerce.

A completed travel-history form listing all international trips from the last 5 years, pulled from your passport stamps and travel records.

If you currently hold a valid Saudi visa of another type, complete the sample cancellation letter provided by APVI.

Once all documents are uploaded, sign your APVI requirement checklist and upload it as the final item.

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Built for business travel

Built for business travel to Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Business Visa covers non-employment business activity, meetings, commercial visits, negotiations, and corporate travel across the Kingdom.

Business meetings

Client visits

Trade shows & conferences

Contract negotiations

Site visits

Executive travel

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A corporate team in a planning meeting before international business travel

Why APVI

Your travel date is the deadline. We treat it that way.

Since 2003, APVI has processed thousands of Saudi visas for executives, engineers, and corporate teams. One missed detail on your invitation letter can cost you the trip. Our Saudi Desk catches it before the embassy ever sees your file.

Saudi requirements reviewed against your travel dates before submission
Specialist review of your invitation letter before it reaches the consulate
Direct embassy submission, so you never lose a day standing in line
Three processing speeds to match any travel date, including a 3-day emergency option
A dedicated Saudi Desk agent by phone and email from order to passport return
Prepaid FedEx shipping in and out, with real-time status updates

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DIY vs. APVI

Avoid embassy rejections, and protect your travel dates.

Saudi Business Visa rejections almost always trace to an invitation-letter mismatch or a small formatting error. Our specialists catch these before submission.

Without APVI

The DIY path

Confusing invitation-letter requirements
Risk of business letter formatting errors
Embassy submission uncertainty
No specialist review before submission
Delays that can affect meetings and travel dates

With APVI

The APVI path

Specialist review of every document before submission
Direct embassy submission on your behalf
Three processing speed options
Real-time status updates
Dedicated support for business travelers and corporate teams

Roles and responsibilities

What APVI Does and What the Issuing Authority Does

APVI helps manage the process. The embassy, consulate, or government portal issues the visa.

What APVI does

Reviews forms, photos, supporting documents, and the service path
Checks requirements against the destination and visa category
Provides clear next-step and shipping instructions
Handles courier submission and pickup where eligible
Provides status updates and human support

What the issuing authority does

Reviews and adjudicates the visa application
Determines whether the visa is approved and issued
Sets government, embassy, and consular fees
Controls processing times and appointment availability
Issues the visa or electronic travel authorization

APVI is a private visa services company, not an embassy, consulate, or government agency. You may apply directly without using APVI.

Frequently asked

Everything you need to know, in plain English.

Still have questions? Call us at (800) 766-0452.

No. APVI is a private visa and travel document services company. APVI is not an embassy, a consulate, or a government agency, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government.

Yes. You may apply directly through the relevant embassy, consulate, or government portal without using APVI. APVI is an optional private service for travelers who want document review, courier handling where eligible, and human support.

No. Government, embassy, and consular fees are shown separately from APVI service fees. Shipping options are selected in the order form and are not included in the totals shown on this page.

No. Approval, issuance, and processing times are determined by the issuing authority. APVI helps reduce preventable document mistakes through specialist review and process guidance.

Total timeline depends on the processing speed you choose and how quickly your documents and invitation letter are complete. APVI offers three processing options, exact turnaround times are shown when you start your order.

APVI offers three processing speeds for the Saudi Business Visa, Standard, Rush, and Emergency. Choose the option that best matches your travel date.

You will typically need a valid U.S. passport, a passport photo, a completed visa application, an approved invitation letter from your Saudi host, a support letter from your U.S. employer or sponsor, Saudi company registration, a 5-year travel-history form, and a signed APVI checklist. The full list is on this page.

No. QVP is not required for the Saudi Business Visa process.

No. Medical report and lab results are not required for the Saudi Business Visa process.

No. Apostille is not required for the Saudi Business Visa process unless APVI specifically confirms an unusual case requirement.

Yes. Your APVI specialist reviews your invitation letter, support letter, and company documents for embassy formatting before submission.

In most cases, no. APVI submits your Saudi Business Visa application directly to the embassy on your behalf.

Yes. APVI regularly processes Saudi Business Visas for corporate teams with dedicated account support and consolidated coordination.

You will receive access to your APVI document portal and a checklist tailored to your case. A specialist will review your uploads, send a prepaid FedEx label for your originals, and submit your application directly to the embassy.

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