APVI — American Passport & Visa International
    Saudi Arabia · Residency Visa

    Your Saudi Residency Visa, handled by specialists from start to embassy submission.

    APVI helps applicants prepare Saudi Residency Visa documents, sponsor paperwork, apostilled proof of kinship, medical reports, secure uploads, and direct embassy submission.

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    Family arriving in Riyadh with Saudi residency visa documents

    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

    256-bit SSL Secured

    Bank-grade document encryption

    Processing & fees

    Pick your speed. We do the rest.

    Every option includes specialist review of your sponsor documents and direct embassy submission by an APVI Saudi Desk agent. Choose the turnaround that fits your family timeline.

    Emergency

    3 Days

    Hand-walked through every step for time-sensitive family reunification. The fastest option APVI offers.

    Service fee$499
    Consular fee$10.50
    Total$509.50
    Rush

    5 Days

    Prioritized specialist review and expedited embassy lodging so your reunification date stays on the calendar.

    Service fee$399
    Consular fee$10.50
    Total$409.50
    Standard

    2 Weeks

    Best for families planning ahead. Full document review, sponsor paperwork validation, and direct embassy submission included.

    Service fee$199
    Consular fee$10.50
    Total$209.50

    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.

    APVI-Exclusive Medical Coordination Add-On

    Need the Saudi medical report? APVI can help coordinate it.

    Residency visa applicants aged 13 and over need a completed Saudi medical report and the full lab panel. APVI coordinates the appointment, briefs the physician and reviews the finished forms before your file is submitted.

    APVI-Exclusive Add-On

    Saudi medical reports are not just a routine doctor visit.

    The embassy requires original wet-ink medical reports completed by a licensed U.S.-based physician — with no blank fields, proper physician signature, date, stamp and license number. Incomplete forms can delay or stop the visa process.

    APVI removes the guesswork by helping coordinate the appointment and giving the physician the correct instructions before the visit.

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    Already started? Your APVI specialist can confirm whether this add-on is needed for your case.

    What APVI coordinates

    • Closest available U.S.-based physician, clinic, or lab appointment
    • Instructions for the physician and the applicant
    • Required Saudi medical report form guidance
    • Lab-result checklist support, including the Mpox statement
    • Review for missing fields, signatures, stamps, and license number
    • Apostille/attestation preparation support
    • Timing guidance so documents do not expire before submission

    Appointment availability depends on applicant location, clinic schedules and lab processing times. APVI does not provide medical advice or determine medical eligibility. A licensed U.S.-based physician completes the report.

    Physician-completed report

    Original wet-ink medical report completed by a licensed U.S.-based physician — signed, dated, stamped and filled out completely.

    Required lab panel

    The full Saudi lab-result panel plus the physician-signed Mpox/Monkeypox statement.

    90-day validity window

    Medical reports and lab results are valid for 3 months / 90 days from completion. Timing matters.

    Apostille-ready review

    APVI helps prepare the completed medical report for apostille/attestation once physician and lab requirements are finalized.

    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.

    1. 01

      Place your order with APVI

      Start your order online and select any add-ons your case may require.

    2. 02

      Upload your required documents

      Securely upload your supporting documents so your specialist can review your case and confirm what is still needed.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

    5. 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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    Sponsor & kinship documents

    Sponsor and kinship documents, reviewed before embassy submission.

    Saudi Residency Visa applications depend on accurate sponsor documentation and properly authenticated proof of family relationship. APVI reviews these documents before submission so preventable errors do not delay the process.

    Approved sponsor invitation

    The Saudi sponsor invitation must be approved and match the applicant's residency visa request.

    Apostilled proof of kinship

    Proof of relationship, such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate where applicable, must be apostilled before submission.

    Sponsor passport copy

    A clear copy of the sponsor's passport is required as part of the residency visa file.

    Sponsor Iqama copy

    A copy of the sponsor's Saudi Iqama is required to confirm the sponsor's residence status in Saudi Arabia.

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    Built for sponsor-based Saudi residency

    Designed for families joining a sponsor in the Kingdom.

    The Saudi Residency Visa is for applicants joining or accompanying a sponsor in Saudi Arabia. APVI supports every profile below with document-level review.

    Spouses joining a sponsor in Saudi Arabia

    Children joining a parent sponsor

    Family residency applications

    Applicants with apostilled kinship documents

    Applicants who need medical report coordination

    Non-U.S. passport holders with U.S. residence

    What we'll need

    Saudi Residency Visa requirements.

    Sponsor invitation, apostilled proof of kinship, medical reports, and more. APVI reviews every document before embassy submission.

    Most recent, physical 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 photos taken within the last 6 months, white background, full face visible, meeting Saudi consular specifications.
    Downloadable visa application and declaration form, typed in all fields, printed, and signed by the applicant.
    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.
    Proof of relationship to your host is required and must be apostilled. Spouses use the marriage certificate; children use the birth certificate.
    A clear copy of your Saudi sponsor's passport is required as part of the residency file.
    A copy of the sponsor's Saudi Iqama (residency permit) is required to confirm the sponsor's residence status in Saudi Arabia.
    A police report issued within the last 3 months, with detailed information about the applicant's criminal record if any.
    A recently issued FBI background check. Order yours from FBI.gov or an FBI-approved channeler.
    Completed, signed, and stamped medical report issued by a licensed U.S.-based physician, together with the required Saudi lab-result panel.
    The Saudi Embassy requires a physician-signed Mpox testing statement. APVI provides the sample letter for your physician.
    If you currently hold a valid Saudi visa of another type, complete the sample cancellation letter provided by APVI.
    Children 12 and under must include a copy of their immunization records with the application.
    Once all documents are uploaded, sign your APVI requirement checklist and upload it as the final item.
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    Why APVI

    Saudi Residency Visa requirements are document-heavy. APVI helps you avoid preventable delays.

    Since 2003, APVI has processed thousands of Saudi visas. Sponsor documentation, proof of kinship, and medical reports each carry strict formatting rules. Our Saudi Desk catches issues before the embassy ever sees your file.

    • Sponsor invitation review before embassy submission
    • Apostilled proof of kinship guidance
    • Sponsor passport and Iqama document review
    • Medical report and lab-result coordination
    • Secure document upload with 256-bit encryption
    • Direct embassy submission on your behalf
    • Dedicated APVI specialist assigned to every order
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    DIY vs. APVI

    Avoid embassy rejections, and protect your family timeline.

    Saudi Residency Visa rejections almost always trace to a sponsor document mismatch or a missing kinship apostille. Our specialists catch these before submission.

    Without APVI

    The DIY path

    • Unclear sponsor document requirements
    • Risk of missing or incomplete kinship proof
    • Medical report errors or expired results
    • Confusion about originals versus uploads
    • Delays caused by incomplete embassy submissions
    With APVI

    The APVI path

    • Specialist review before submission
    • Sponsor document checklist
    • Medical report guidance
    • Secure upload and document review
    • Direct embassy submission
    • Return shipping after approval
    Customer stories

    Families and applicants we've gotten across the line.

    Rakesh Prabhakar

    Rakesh Prabhakar

    US · 1 review

    Very professional experience with APVI

    Very professional experience with APVI, they are extremely knowledgeable about the visa process, have a great portal to upload and review documents, and are with you every step of the way.

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    Hamid Elkheir

    Hamid Elkheir

    US · 1 review

    Very professional

    Very professional, great customer service. They go over and beyond the customer's expectations. I used APVI several times and I always get the quality of work. I do highly recommend them.

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    Ileann

    Ileann

    US · 1 review

    APVI saved our families lives

    APVI saved our families lives. Thank you for such an amazing, smooth, and positive experience. I will recommend you always. Thank you!!!

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    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 sponsor documents, apostilled proof of kinship, and medical paperwork are complete. APVI offers three processing options and exact turnaround times are shown when you start your order.
    APVI offers three processing speeds for the Saudi Residency Visa: $499 for 3 Days, $399 for 5 Days and $199 for 2 Weeks. Choose the option that best matches your timeline.
    The consular fee for the Saudi Residency Visa is $10.50, charged in addition to APVI's service fee.
    You will typically need a valid passport, passport photos, a completed visa application, an approved sponsor invitation, apostilled proof of kinship, a copy of the sponsor's passport, a copy of the sponsor's Iqama, medical reports and lab results (applicants 13+), a Monkeypox/Mpox statement, police and FBI background checks (applicants 16+), and a signed APVI checklist. The full list is on this page.
    No. QVP is not required for the Saudi Residency Visa process.
    No. An employment contract is not required for the Saudi Residency Visa process.
    Yes. Apostilled proof of kinship is required for Saudi Residency Visa applications, such as a marriage certificate for spouses or a birth certificate for children.
    Yes. A copy of the sponsor's passport and a copy of the sponsor's Iqama are both required.
    Yes. This requirement applies to all applicants over 12 years old and includes a signed and stamped physician report plus the required Saudi lab panel.
    Yes. APVI can help coordinate the appointment with the closest available U.S.-based physician, clinic, or lab, provide instructions, and review the completed report before embassy submission.
    In most cases, no. APVI submits your Saudi Residency Visa application directly to the embassy on your behalf.
    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.

    Get started today

    Start your Saudi Residency Visa
    with APVI.

    Upload your sponsor documents, proof of kinship, and medical paperwork securely. An APVI specialist reviews your file and submits your application directly to the embassy.

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