General Procedure 

      

      Consulate grants visa for those foreign nationals, who intend to visit India for Tourism, Business, Education, Conference, and other purposes in accordance with well-defined rules and regulations of the Government of India.  Visa application forms are available at the Visa Section of the Consulate free of cost and can be downloaded from the website.  Passport valid for a minimum period of six months should accompany visa application along with two recent passport size colour photographs.  In normal cases, Saudi nationals and foreigners holding valid resident permit (Iqama) residing in Western Region within the jurisdiction of Consulate General of India, Jeddah may get visa on the same day, however, those who do not hold a valid resident permit, a reference has to be made to their country of residence which will involve extra processing time and additional form with fax fee of SR 100/-.  Pakistani nationals are required to submit Visa applications meant specifically for them (in quadruplicate) in person and visas may take about 2-3 working days.  The processing and grant of visas to Sri Lankan nationals ordinarily takes about a week.  Validity of all visas is counted from the date of issue.  The visa applications by post/mail are not entertained.  The Consulate reserves the right to refuse any visa without assigning any reason whatsoever.

 

Timings

 

Weekly working days            : Saturday to Wednesday

Weekly holidays                    : Thursday & Friday.

 

For other holidays falling on Working days, please refer to CGI, Jeddah's website 

 

Receipt of Visa applications     : 0900 hrs to 1200 hrs on all working days. 

 

Delivery of Passports              :  1600 hrs to 1630 hrs on same day.

                                                (No delivery in the morning)

 

 VISAS – GENERAL

Requirements:-

For Saudi Nationals

Visa application and two-passport size recent colour photographs.
   
For Foreign Nationals (non-Saudis)

1.   Visa application.

2.  Exit/Re-Entry in the passport.

3.  Two recent colour passport size photos.

4.  No objection certificate from the sponsor.

5.  Copy of the Passport & Iqama.
   

For Sri Lankan nationals

1. Visa application and an additional form.

2. Exit/Re-Entry in the passport.

3. Two recent colour passport size photos.

4. No objection certificate from the sponsor.

5. Copy of the Passport & Iqama.
   

For Bangladeshi nationals

1. Visa application meant specifically for them (in duplicate).

2. Exit/Re-Entry in the passport.

3. Two recent colour passport size photos.

4. No objection certificate from the sponsor.

5. Copy of the Passport & Iqama.
   

For Pakistani nationals

1.Visa application meant specifically for them

    (in quadruplicate).

2. Exit/Re-Entry in the passport.

3. Four recent colour passport size photos affixed on the visa applications.

4. No objection certificate from the sponsor.

5. Copy of the Passport & Iqama.

In addition to above, authorization letter from the business establishments in Saudi Arabia and invitation letter from Indian business firm(s) duly attested by Chamber of Commerce are required for obtaining Business Visa.  The invitation letter from Indian business firms should be addressed to Consulate General of India, Jeddah (Fax No.02.653.3964) giving the detailed particulars of the applicant viz. Name, Nationality, Passport Number, Purpose of visit, Duration of stay, Places to be visited, etc. and a copy thereof to be submitted alongwith Visa application.

 

Note:- Foreign nationals of the following countries are required to submit Visa application along with a letter of introduction from their Consulates.

Afghanistan    

Lebanon

Sudan

Yemen

 

 

STUDENT VISA

 

Requirements:-

 

1.    Provisional admission letter in original from the recognized educational institution in India.

2.     A letter of financial support from parent/guardian.

3.     Bank guarantee worth SR 7000/- valid for the duration of the course.

4.     Two recent passport size colour photographs.

5.     Photocopy of Passport and Iqama in case of non-Saudis.

 

FEES

 

          Visa fees for all types of visas have been revised with effect from July 1, 2008.  The fee varies with the type/duration of visas and nationalities.

 

          The Consulate reserves the right to determine the type and duration of visas to be granted.