# Saudi Arabia Visa Appointment from India: Booking Guide

> Saudi visa appointments in India are run by Tasheer, not VFS. Who actually needs one, how to book or reschedule, which cities have centres and what happens on the day.

_Published: 2026-10-28 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1039_

## TL;DR

Saudi visa centres in India are run by Tasheer, not VFS Global; you book on vc.tasheer.com or at the centre. Only Indians who do not qualify for the Package Visa, the eVisa or a transit visa need an appointment. At the centre, staff check documents, take biometrics and collect the fees.

## Key takeaways

- Saudi visa service centres in India are run by Tasheer; VFS Global has no Saudi visa service for India.
- No appointment is needed for the Package Visa, the eVisa for US/UK/Schengen visa holders, or the Saudia/Flynas transit visa.
- Book, reschedule, waitlist or cancel on vc.tasheer.com (choose India, then Appointment > Schedule), or book at the centre.
- KSA Visa lists 11 authorised visa offices in India; Tasheer's India portal lists 14 centres.
- Visit visa fee $80 plus a $10.5 visa digital services fee, a $10.5 insurance digital services fee and the insurance premium.

**According to Saudi Arabia's KSA Visa platform, Indians who do not qualify for an eVisa get a visit visa through a Saudi visa service centre or a Saudi mission in New Delhi or Mumbai. The centres are run by Tasheer, not VFS Global, and appointments are booked online on Tasheer's India portal, vc.tasheer.com, or at the centre.**

## Article

If you have been looking for a VFS slot, there is none to find: VFS Global publishes no Saudi Arabia visa service for India. This guide covers who needs an appointment, how to book it and what happens at the centre, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For every Saudi visa type in one place, see our Saudi Arabia visa guide for Indians.

### Does your Saudi visa need an appointment at all?
Often it does not. Saudi Arabia's official visa tool gives Indians several routes, and three of them are fully online.

Your situationRouteAppointment?Holiday booked as a package through an accredited agencyPackage Visa (instant eVisa, SAR 402.21 including insurance)NoYou hold a used US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visa, or UK/US/EU permanent residenceeVisa on the KSA Visa portal (SAR 339.44) or visa on arrival (SAR 395)NoFlying Saudia or Flynas with a stopoverTransit/Stopover visa, created on bookingNoNone of the above, for example a tourism or family visitEmbassy/Consulate/Tasheer visit visaYes, at a Tasheer centre or a Saudi missionThe rest of this guide is for the last row.

### Who runs Saudi visa centres in India?
Tasheer. Its India portal, vc.tasheer.com (choose India), covers registration on the Saudi visa platform, documents, fees, processing time and passport collection. Tasheer books appointments, records biometrics, collects fees and returns passports.

The two official listings do not match exactly. The KSA Visa platform lists 11 authorised visa offices in India plus the Saudi missions in New Delhi and Mumbai. Tasheer's India portal lists 14 centres, including second centres in Delhi and Mumbai.

### Which cities have a Saudi visa service centre?
Across both listings, centres appear in these 12 cities:

- North and east: New Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Patna
- West: Mumbai, Ahmedabad
- South: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kozhikode (Calicut), Malappuram
Patna, Malappuram and the second Delhi and Mumbai centres appear only on Tasheer's portal. If you plan to use one of them, confirm the address on vc.tasheer.com when you book. The Saudi visa authorities publish no state-wise jurisdiction for the Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai.

### How do you book, reschedule or cancel a Tasheer appointment?
- Open vc.tasheer.com and select India.
- Go to Appointment, then Schedule, and pick a centre and slot.
- If plans change, use the same section to modify, reschedule, join a waitlist or cancel.
- If you prefer, visit the centre and book there instead.
Keep your application or invitation number from the Saudi visa platform handy; the KSA Visa platform uses it to track the application.

### What happens at the centre on appointment day?
Tasheer lists four things it does at the counter:

- Checks your documents.
- Helps with the form if needed.
- Records biometrics and verifies your identity.
- Collects the fees due.
For an Embassy/Consulate visa, Visit Saudi lists these documents: proof of residence in India, a return ticket, proof of employment, a bank statement showing financial solvency, a flight itinerary, identification and your residence address in Saudi Arabia. The KSA Visa platform adds a passport valid at least 6 months, proof of funds for accommodation, food and transport, and a headshot photograph. Applicants must be at least 18 to travel alone.

Tasheer also offers optional services: SMS status updates, passport delivery, photography and a VIP lounge. Its service charges in INR could not be verified on official pages, so check them on the portal before you pay.

### What will you pay, and how long will it take?
Charge or stepOfficial figureTourism visit visa fee (KSA Visa)$80Visa digital services fee$10.5, non-refundableInsurance digital services fee$10.5, non-refundableMedical insurancePremium set by the chosen providerSingle-entry visaValid 90 days, stay up to 90 daysMultiple-entry visaValid 1 year, stay up to 90 daysProcessing on the KSA Visa platform1 minute to 3 business days; longer in exceptional casesPassport return time at a Tasheer centreNot publishedNo official INR fee is published; KSA Visa prices in USD. Refund rules conflict between official sites. KSA Visa marks the $80 visa fee refundable and processes refunds for rejected or cancelled applications within 45-60 business days, while Visit Saudi's eVisa FAQ says tourist visa fees are non-refundable in any case. Read the payment screen before you confirm.

### Booking mistakes Indian applicants make
- Hunting for a VFS slot that does not exist for Saudi Arabia.
- Booking a centre visit when a Package Visa or eVisa would have been instant and online.
- Walking in without the passport validity of at least 6 months beyond entry.
- Assuming a Tasheer-only city is on the KSA Visa list without checking the address.
- Buying non-refundable flights before the visa is issued; a verifiable flight itinerary is enough for the file.
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### Frequently asked questions

#### Can I apply for a Saudi visa directly at the Embassy in New Delhi?
KSA Visa lists the Saudi missions in New Delhi and Mumbai as places to get a visit visa if you do not qualify for the eVisa. The Royal Embassy's website links to the KSA Visa platform for visa services, so start there.

#### Is there a Saudi visa centre in Patna or Malappuram?
Tasheer's India portal lists centres in Patna and Malappuram, but the KSA Visa platform's list of 11 authorised offices does not include them. Confirm the address and services on vc.tasheer.com before booking.

#### Can my business visit visa be processed without visiting a centre?
The KSA Visa platform takes business visit visa applications online and usually decides within 1-2 working days. In some cases the embassy may ask the invitee to send the passport and invitation letter.

#### Do children need their own Saudi visa appointment?
Each traveller needs a visa, and anyone under 18 can enter only with a parent, grandparent or adult sibling, or a legal guardian under KSA Visa's rule. Check on vc.tasheer.com whether family members can share one appointment slot.

## Steps

1. **Rule out the online routes** — Check whether you qualify for the Package Visa, the eVisa (used US, UK or Schengen visa, or UK/US/EU permanent residence) or the Saudia/Flynas transit visa. None of these needs an appointment.
2. **Register on the Saudi visa platform** — Create your application on the Saudi visa platform; Tasheer's India portal explains registration. Note the application or invitation number for tracking.
3. **Book the Tasheer slot** — On vc.tasheer.com choose India, then Appointment > Schedule, and pick a centre and time. You can also book by visiting the centre.
4. **Prepare your documents** — Carry a passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry, proof of residence and employment, a bank statement, a return ticket or flight itinerary, ID, your address in Saudi Arabia and a headshot photo.
5. **Attend the appointment** — Tasheer checks documents, helps with the form, records biometrics, verifies identity and collects the $80 visa fee, the two $10.5 digital services fees and the insurance premium.
6. **Track and collect** — Track with your application number; KSA Visa sends approval or rejection by email. Collect the passport at the centre or choose delivery.

## FAQ

### Can I apply for a Saudi visa directly at the Embassy in New Delhi?

KSA Visa lists the Saudi missions in New Delhi and Mumbai as places to get a visit visa if you do not qualify for the eVisa. The Royal Embassy's website links to the KSA Visa platform for visa services, so start there.

### Is there a Saudi visa centre in Patna or Malappuram?

Tasheer's India portal lists centres in Patna and Malappuram, but the KSA Visa platform's list of 11 authorised offices does not include them. Confirm the address and services on vc.tasheer.com before booking.

### Can my business visit visa be processed without visiting a centre?

The KSA Visa platform takes business visit visa applications online and usually decides within 1-2 working days. In some cases the embassy may ask the invitee to send the passport and invitation letter.

### Do children need their own Saudi visa appointment?

Each traveller needs a visa, and anyone under 18 can enter only with a parent, grandparent or adult sibling, or a legal guardian under KSA Visa's rule. Check on vc.tasheer.com whether family members can share one appointment slot.

## Sources

1. [KSA Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) – Tourism visit visa: fees, validity, eligibility, requirements](https://ksavisa.sa/visa/tourism/details) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia
2. [KSA Visa (MOFA) visa finder – authorised visa offices in India](https://ksavisa.sa/api/Mofa/v1/api/VisaFinder/GetCountryOffices?countryCode=IND&pageIndex=1&pageSize=50) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia
3. [Tasheer – Saudi visa service centres: appointments, biometrics, fee payment, passport handover](https://www.tasheer.com/en/solutions/visa-solutions) — Tasheer
4. [Visit Saudi (Saudi Tourism Authority) – Saudi Arabia Visa Requirements, nationality India](https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/plan-your-trip/visa-regulations) — Saudi Tourism Authority