# Saudi Arabia visa for Nepali citizens

> Saudi Arabia visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 5–10 working days after biometric submission. · Stay: Up to 90 days per entry (single) — up to 1 year …

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Last updated: 2026-04-25

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia — Kathmandu
- **Address:** Sumangal, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
- **Phone:** +977 1 472 0892
- **Email:** kaemb@mofa.gov.sa
- **Hours:** Sun–Thu, 10:00–17:00 (closed Fri/Sat and on Saudi/Nepali public holidays).
- **Application centre:** Tasheer Saudi Visa Centre — Kathmandu — Koteshwor-32, Kathmandu, Nepal (inaugurated Jan 2024).
- **Online portal:** https://vc.tasheer.com
- **Payment:** Cash, debit/credit card, or local digital wallet (eSewa / Khalti) at the Tasheer centre. Online prepayment via Enjaz (visa.mofa.gov.sa) for the MOFA visa fee.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Tourist Visa

**Purpose:** Leisure travel, sightseeing, family or friends visits, attending events, and Umrah for non-Muslim pilgrims.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry (single) — up to 1 year aggregate stay on multi-entry variants.
**Validity:** Single entry: 90 days; multi-entry: 1 year, 5 years, or 10 years from issue.
**Entries:** Single, Multiple Entry 1 Year, 5 Years, or 10 Years (5 SKUs in Tasheer)
**Processing time:** 5–10 working days after biometric submission.
**How to apply:** Apply via Enjaz (visa.mofa.gov.sa), book Tasheer slot at vc.tasheer.com, submit biometrics in person at Koteshwor.
**Financial requirement:** Bank statement showing minimum closing balance ≈ NPR 200,000 per applicant.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Bank statement (last 3 months) — Original, signed and stamped on every page; minimum closing balance NPR 200,000 per applicant recommended.
- Confirmed hotel booking — For the entire stay, in the applicant's name.
- Confirmed return airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from Saudi Arabia within visa validity.
- Detailed cover letter — Explaining purpose of visit, intended duration, and itinerary.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

**Notes:**
- The standalone Saudi e-Visa portal (visa.visitsaudi.com) is currently unavailable for Nepali nationals — Tasheer is the only route.
- Tasheer SKUs: Tourism, Tourism Multiple Entry One Year, Five Year, Ten Years.

### Transit — Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Travellers transiting Saudi Arabia en route to a third country (including layovers > 12 hours and stopover programmes via Saudia / Flynas).
**Stay duration:** Up to 96 hours (4 days) for stopover; up to 30 days for transit.
**Validity:** 90 days from issuance; multi-entry 10-year transit also offered.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple Entry 10 Years (3 SKUs)
**Processing time:** 3–7 working days.
**How to apply:** Book Tasheer slot; biometrics in person.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Confirmed onward airline ticket — To the third (final) destination country.
- Visa for the onward country — Where the destination country requires one.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

### Business — Business Visit Visa

**Purpose:** Attending meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, or short-term commercial engagement (no employment in the Saudi labour market).
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry; multi-entry variants allow repeated visits within validity.
**Validity:** Single entry: 90 days; multi-entry: 1 / 2 / 5 / 10 years.
**Entries:** Single, Multiple Entry 1 Year, 2 Years, 5 Years, or 10 Years (6 SKUs)
**Processing time:** 5–10 working days.
**How to apply:** Saudi inviter must obtain a MOFA invitation letter and forward the e-invitation number to the applicant; applicant then registers on Enjaz, books Tasheer slot, and submits.
**Financial requirement:** Company financials + bank statement showing adequate funds.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- MOFA invitation letter / e-invitation number — Issued by the Saudi inviting company through the Saudi Chamber of Commerce.
- Cover letter from Nepali employer — On letterhead, stating designation, salary, leave approval, and purpose of trip.
- Company registration / PAN — Of the Nepali employer / sponsor.
- Bank statement (last 3 months) — Original, signed and stamped on every page; minimum closing balance NPR 200,000 per applicant recommended.
- Confirmed return airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from Saudi Arabia within visa validity.
- Confirmed hotel booking — For the entire stay, in the applicant's name.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

### Work — Work Visa (Temporary Work / Employment)

**Purpose:** Entering Saudi Arabia for paid employment under a Saudi sponsor (kafeel); converted to an Iqama (residence permit) within 90 days of arrival.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days on entry; thereafter governed by the Iqama issued in Saudi Arabia.
**Validity:** Single entry, 90 days from issuance.
**Entries:** Single (work entry permit); Resident multi-entry available for existing Iqama holders.
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days (after Saudi-side approvals are complete).
**How to apply:** Saudi employer obtains a Block Visa from the Ministry of Human Resources, transfers the visa to the applicant via Enjaz, then the applicant attests documents and books a Tasheer appointment.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Original work contract — Attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal and the Saudi Embassy.
- Educational certificates — Apostilled / attested by MoFA Nepal and the Saudi Embassy.
- Medical fitness certificate (GAMCA / Wafid) — From a GAMCA-approved Nepal clinic, valid for 3 months.
- Police clearance certificate — From Nepal Police, attested by MoFA Nepal.
- Power of attorney / authorisation *(conditional)* — Where a Saudi employer or local recruiter handles the submission.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

**Notes:**
- GAMCA / Wafid medical screening is mandatory for all Saudi work visas.
- Recruitment must go through a Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE)–licensed Nepali manpower agency.

### Family Visit — Family Visit Visa

**Purpose:** Visiting immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, siblings) who hold a valid Saudi Iqama or citizenship.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry on single; up to 6 months per stay on long-validity multi-entry.
**Validity:** Single 30 days, or Multiple Entry 6 months / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 10 years.
**Entries:** Single 30 Days, Multiple Entry 6 Months, 1 Year, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years, 10 Years (10 SKUs — the broadest set in Tasheer)
**Processing time:** 5–14 working days.
**How to apply:** Saudi-resident sponsor applies via the Absher / MOFA portal and forwards the e-visa reference; applicant submits at Tasheer Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Sponsor's Iqama copy — Valid Saudi residence permit of the inviting family member.
- Sponsor's passport copy
- Proof of relationship — Marriage certificate / birth certificate, attested by MoFA Nepal and the Saudi Embassy.
- Family register (lalpurja / nata pramanit) — Issued by the local ward office, attested by MoFA Nepal.
- Sponsor's Saudi employer letter *(conditional)* — Confirming employment and salary; sometimes requested.
- Confirmed return airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from Saudi Arabia within visa validity.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

### personal — Personal Visit Visa

**Purpose:** Visiting friends, distant relatives, or non-immediate family members residing in Saudi Arabia.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry.
**Validity:** Single, or Multiple Entry 1 Year, 5 Years, or 10 Years.
**Entries:** Single, Multiple Entry 1 Year, 5 Years, or 10 Years (4 SKUs)
**Processing time:** 7–14 working days.
**How to apply:** Sponsor in Saudi Arabia applies via MOFA / Enjaz; applicant submits at Tasheer.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Sponsor's Iqama / passport copy
- Invitation letter from sponsor — Stating relationship, purpose, and intended stay.
- Confirmed return airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from Saudi Arabia within visa validity.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

### government — Government Visit Visa

**Purpose:** Official government delegations, public-sector engagements, and government-sponsored programmes.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry.
**Validity:** Single, or Multiple Entry 1 Year or 10 Years.
**Entries:** Single, Multiple Entry 1 Year, 10 Years (4 SKUs)
**Processing time:** Variable (courtesy processing).
**How to apply:** Saudi government counterpart issues the invitation through MOFA; submission via diplomatic note or Tasheer with NoC from MOFA Nepal.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- NoC from Government of Nepal — No-Objection Certificate from the relevant Ministry / MoFA Nepal.
- Saudi Government invitation — Issued by the Saudi ministry / counterpart organisation.
- Confirmed return airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from Saudi Arabia within visa validity.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

### Student — Educational Visa (Government / Private / Long-Term / Short-Term)

**Purpose:** Pursuing study or training at a Saudi university, school, or recognised training institute — including scholarship programmes (Government) and self-funded enrolment (Private).
**Stay duration:** Long-term: full duration of the study programme; Short-term: up to 90 days for courses, internships, or seminars.
**Validity:** Aligned to the academic calendar; multi-year for long-term study.
**Entries:** Single (long-term) or short-term variant; 6 SKUs covering Educational Government, Educational Private, and Educational Visa long-term / short-term.
**Processing time:** 10–20 working days (after academic acceptance and MoFA Nepal attestation).
**How to apply:** Saudi institution issues an admission letter and applies for the visa via MOFA; applicant attests documents and submits at Tasheer.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Admission letter from Saudi institution — Stating programme, duration, and study mode.
- Educational certificates — SLC / +2 / Bachelor's as applicable, attested by MoFA Nepal and the Saudi Embassy.
- Scholarship award letter *(conditional)* — For Government-funded scholarship students.
- Medical fitness certificate — GAMCA / Wafid–approved.
- Police clearance certificate — Issued within the last 3 months.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

### Medical — Medical Visa (Government / Private)

**Purpose:** Medical treatment in Saudi Arabia at a government (Government) or private (Private) hospital.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry; extendable on hospital recommendation.
**Validity:** 90 days from issuance; multi-entry 10-year option for chronic-care follow-ups.
**Entries:** Single, or Multiple Entry 10 Years (6 SKUs across Government and Private)
**Processing time:** 7–14 working days.
**How to apply:** Saudi hospital issues an appointment letter; applicant attests medical records and submits at Tasheer.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Hospital appointment letter — From the receiving Saudi government or private hospital, on letterhead.
- Medical records — Diagnosis, treatment history, and referring doctor's note from Nepal.
- Sponsor proof (companion / patient) *(conditional)* — Where a family member accompanies the patient.
- Confirmed return airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from Saudi Arabia within visa validity.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

### escort — Escort Visa

**Purpose:** Accompanying a Hajj / Umrah pilgrim, a medical-treatment patient, a minor child, or an elderly family member.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry; tied to the principal traveller's visa duration.
**Validity:** Single, or Multiple Entry 1 Year, 5 Years, or 10 Years.
**Entries:** Single, Multiple Entry 1 Year, 5 Years, 10 Years (5 SKUs)
**Processing time:** 7–14 working days.
**How to apply:** Linked to the principal applicant's visa file; submit jointly at Tasheer.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Principal traveller's visa / passport copy
- Proof of relationship to principal — Marriage / birth / lalpurja certificate, attested.
- Hospital or pilgrimage operator letter *(conditional)* — Confirming the principal's programme.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

### mission — Mission and Organization Visit

**Purpose:** Visits by NGO / INGO staff, religious-organisation delegates, mission workers, and inter-governmental organisation personnel.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry.
**Validity:** Single, or Multiple Entry 1 Year, 5 Years, or 10 Years.
**Entries:** Single, Multiple Entry 1 Year, 5 Years, 10 Years (5 SKUs)
**Processing time:** 7–14 working days.
**How to apply:** Sponsoring organisation in Saudi Arabia obtains MOFA approval; applicant submits at Tasheer with NGO documentation.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Saudi sponsoring organisation invitation
- NGO / organisation registration — Of both the sending and receiving organisations.
- Letter from Nepali employer — Confirming role, salary, and travel approval.
- Confirmed return airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from Saudi Arabia within visa validity.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

### event — Event Visa

**Purpose:** Attending sports events, cultural festivals, exhibitions, conferences, and concerts in Saudi Arabia (e.g. Riyadh Season, Saudi Cup, AFC events).
**Stay duration:** Tied to the event duration; typically up to 90 days.
**Validity:** Single (covering the event), or Multiple Entry 1 Year, 5 Years, or 10 Years.
**Entries:** Single, Multiple Entry 1 Year, 5 Years, 10 Years, plus a separate Event Visit SKU (6 SKUs total)
**Processing time:** 5–10 working days.
**How to apply:** Event organiser issues a participant / spectator invitation through MOFA; applicant submits at Tasheer.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Event invitation / ticket / accreditation — From the official Saudi event organiser.
- Confirmed return airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from Saudi Arabia within visa validity.
- Confirmed hotel booking — For the entire stay, in the applicant's name.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

### Diplomatic — Diplomatic and Special Visa

**Purpose:** Diplomatic, official, and consular duty travel — including UN / international-organisation officials.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry; longer for accredited diplomats.
**Validity:** Single, or Multiple Entry 6 Months, 1 / 2 / 10 Years.
**Entries:** Single, Multiple Entry 6 Months, 1 Year, 2 Years, 10 Years (6 SKUs)
**Processing time:** Variable (courtesy processing).
**How to apply:** Submitted through diplomatic channels (MOFA Nepal → Saudi Embassy) — Tasheer for biometrics where required.

**Required documents:**

- Diplomatic / Official passport or UN Laissez-Passer — Valid for at least 6 months.
- Note Verbale from MoFA Nepal — Or equivalent diplomatic note from the sending mission.
- Travel order / mission letter — Stating purpose, duration, and host counterpart.
- Photographs — Two recent passport-size photos with white background.

**Notes:**
- Diplomatic / official passport holders are exempt from the standard Tasheer service fee in most cases.

### resident — Resident / Re-Entry Visa

**Purpose:** Re-entry into Saudi Arabia for current Iqama holders returning from a temporary trip abroad.
**Stay duration:** Tied to the Iqama validity.
**Validity:** Single, or Multiple Entry 1 Year (3 SKUs total — Resident, Resident, Residence Visa Multiple Entry One Year).
**Entries:** Single or Multiple Entry 1 Year
**Processing time:** 3–7 working days.
**How to apply:** Saudi sponsor processes the re-entry permit on Absher; applicant submits at Tasheer if biometric refresh is required.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Valid Iqama copy
- Sponsor / employer letter — Confirming continued employment and authorising re-entry.
- Confirmed return airline ticket — Showing arrival in and departure from Saudi Arabia within visa validity.

**Notes:**
- Tasheer also issues 88 separate Extend Return SKUs (13–55 month single + multiple) for Iqama holders extending re-entry permits beyond standard durations.

### premium — Premium Residency Visa

**Purpose:** Saudi Arabia's "Green Card"–style permit allowing long-term residence, business ownership, and property purchase without a sponsor.
**Stay duration:** Permanent (Unlimited variant) or Renewable annually (Limited variant).
**Validity:** Single, or Multiple Entry 10 Years (3 SKUs).
**Entries:** Single, Multiple Entry 10 Years
**Processing time:** 60–90 working days after approval.
**How to apply:** Apply through the Premium Residency Centre (PRC) portal in Saudi Arabia; biometric refresh at Tasheer Kathmandu when renewing from abroad.
**Eligibility:** Minimum age 21, valid passport, financial solvency, clean criminal record, medical fitness, proof of accommodation in Saudi Arabia.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Proof of financial solvency — Bank statements demonstrating substantial assets.
- Police clearance certificate — From every country of residence in the last 5 years.
- Medical fitness certificate — GAMCA / Wafid–approved.
- Proof of accommodation in Saudi Arabia — Rental contract or property ownership document.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

### merchandise — Merchandise Delivery / Transport of Goods

**Purpose:** Truck drivers, freight operators, and commercial carriers entering Saudi Arabia to deliver goods or transit through.
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days per entry, tied to the cargo manifest.
**Validity:** Single, or Multiple Entry 1 Year or 10 Years.
**Entries:** Single, Multiple Entry 1 Year, 10 Years (4 SKUs across Merchandise Delivery and Transport of Goods)
**Processing time:** 7–14 working days.
**How to apply:** Carrier company in Saudi Arabia obtains MOFA approval; applicant (driver / operator) submits at Tasheer.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Saudi importer / consignee invitation
- Driver / commercial licence — Valid Nepali heavy-vehicle / cargo licence.
- Cargo manifest / waybill
- Vehicle registration *(conditional)* — Required only for cross-border vehicle entries.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

### Religious — Hajj / Umrah Pilgrimage Visa

**Purpose:** Performing Hajj (annual obligatory pilgrimage) or Umrah (year-round minor pilgrimage) at the holy sites in Mecca and Medina.
**Stay duration:** Hajj: ~30 days during the Hajj season; Umrah: up to 90 days within the Umrah season (Safar to Shawwal).
**Validity:** Tied to the pilgrimage season; Hajj is single-entry only.
**Entries:** Single (Hajj); single or multi (Umrah where authorised).
**Processing time:** Hajj: per Government of Nepal Hajj Council seasonal allocation; Umrah: 5–10 working days.
**How to apply:** Hajj: only through the Government of Nepal Hajj Council and MOFA Nepal–authorised operators. Umrah: only through Saudi MOFA–authorised Umrah agents in Nepal using the Nusuk / MAQAM platform — NOT via Tasheer.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport (Muslim applicants only) — Valid for at least 6 months beyond pilgrimage end date.
- Proof of Islam — Endorsement from a recognised Nepali mosque or Islamic Sangh of Nepal.
- Vaccination certificates — Including Meningitis ACWY (mandatory) and seasonal vaccines as updated by Saudi MoH.
- Mahram proof (women under 45) *(conditional)* — No longer mandatory for women aged 45+ travelling in groups; younger women still need a male mahram letter and his passport copy.
- Hajj Council allocation / Umrah operator confirmation — Issued by the Government of Nepal Hajj Council or the licensed Umrah operator.
- Passport-size photographs — White background, both ears visible, no spectacles.

**Notes:**
- Hajj and Umrah visas for Nepali pilgrims are NOT issued through the Tasheer Visa Centre — they go through MOFA-authorised pilgrimage operators directly with Saudi MOFA / Nusuk.
- Tourist e-Visa holders may also perform Umrah (since 2019) without a separate religious visa.

### Multi-Entry — Multiple Entry 5-Year / 10-Year Visa

**Purpose:** Frequent travellers — including business owners, investors, journalists, and family members of Saudi residents — who require recurring entries over 5 or 10 years.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry; total stay capped at 180 days per calendar year.
**Validity:** 5 years or 10 years from issuance.
**Entries:** Multiple (2 SKUs — Multiple Entry 5 Year, Multiple Entry 10 Years)
**Processing time:** 10–20 working days.
**How to apply:** Apply via Enjaz / Tasheer with documentation justifying frequent-travel need.

**Required documents:**

- Original passport — Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended entry date, with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Passport bio-page copy — Clear colour photocopy of the data page.
- Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm) — Recent, white or light-grey background, head straight, both ears visible.
- Visa application form — Filled in English via the Enjaz portal (visa.mofa.gov.sa) and printed for submission.
- Citizenship copy — Photocopy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
- Travel history — Previous Saudi visas / passport stamps showing prior visits.
- Justification letter — Explaining the need for frequent re-entry (business, family, etc.).
- Bank statement (last 3 months) — Original, signed and stamped on every page; minimum closing balance NPR 200,000 per applicant recommended.
- CHI-approved medical insurance — Premium auto-calculated by Tasheer at submission; covers the full visa validity.

## Important general notes

- All Nepali applicants must apply through the Tasheer Visa Centre at Koteshwor — the Saudi Embassy does NOT accept walk-in visa submissions.
- Biometric enrolment (fingerprints + facial photo) is mandatory in person for every applicant aged 6–80; no proxy or postal alternative.
- Book the appointment online at https://vc.tasheer.com — slots fill quickly during Hajj/Umrah seasons.
- Arrive at the Tasheer centre at least 15 minutes before the appointment with the full original document set.
- Council of Health Insurance (CHI)–approved medical insurance is compulsory; the premium varies by age, gender, marital status, entries, and validity.
- Saudi Arabia does NOT offer visa-on-arrival or e-visa to Nepali passport holders for most categories — Tasheer is the standard route.
- Tourist e-Visa (visa.visitsaudi.com) is currently unavailable for Nepal — confirm eligibility before applying online.
- Hajj and Umrah visas for Nepali pilgrims are issued via Saudi MOFA-authorised agencies in Nepal, not through Tasheer.
- Visa fees, insurance, and Tasheer service charges are non-refundable regardless of outcome.
- Tasheer issues 88 separate "Extend Return" SKUs (13–55 month durations, single + multiple entry) for current Iqama holders extending re-entry permits — not used by first-time applicants.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Saudi Arabia visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, transit, business, work). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Original passport; Passport bio-page copy; Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm); Visa application form; Citizenship copy; Bank statement (last 3 months).
3. **Submit at Tasheer Saudi Visa Centre — Kathmandu** — Apply via Enjaz (visa.mofa.gov.sa), book Tasheer slot at vc.tasheer.com, submit biometrics in person at Koteshwor.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 5–10 working days after biometric submission.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does a Saudi Arabia tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

5–10 working days after biometric submission.

### What bank balance is required for a Saudi Arabia visa?

Bank statement showing minimum closing balance ≈ NPR 200,000 per applicant.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Saudi Arabia on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days per entry (single) — up to 1 year aggregate stay on multi-entry variants. (Tourist Visa).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Saudi Arabia tourist visa?

Apply via Enjaz (visa.mofa.gov.sa), book Tasheer slot at vc.tasheer.com, submit biometrics in person at Koteshwor.

### What documents are required for a Saudi Arabia tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Original passport; Passport bio-page copy; Passport-size photograph (51 × 51 mm); Visa application form; Citizenship copy; Bank statement (last 3 months); Confirmed hotel booking; Confirmed return airline ticket.

### Where is the Saudi Arabia embassy in Nepal?

Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia — Kathmandu — Sumangal, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal. Phone: +977 1 472 0892.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a Saudi Arabia business visa?

Yes — Business Visit Visa. Attending meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, or short-term commercial engagement (no employment in the Saudi labour market). Processing: 5–10 working days..

### Is there an online portal to apply for a Saudi Arabia visa?

Yes — apply online at https://vc.tasheer.com.

### How is the Saudi Arabia visa fee paid?

Cash, debit/credit card, or local digital wallet (eSewa / Khalti) at the Tasheer centre. Online prepayment via Enjaz (visa.mofa.gov.sa) for the MOFA visa fee.

### Can Yatra help with a Saudi Arabia visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Saudi Arabia including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## Sources

- https://vc.tasheer.com — Tasheer Visa Centre application portal (Nepal nationality, 168 visa SKUs, scraped 2026-04-25)
- https://svtselb.tasheer.com/VFSTasheel/services/makeappointment/getvisabycountry — countryId=60491, nationalityId=60491
- https://svtselb.tasheer.com/VFSTasheel/services/makeappointment/getcountryconfig — Nepal config
- https://svtselb.tasheer.com/VFSTasheel/services/makeappointment/getEmbassyByVisaType — Kathmandu embassy entry (id 45802)
- https://www.mofa.gov.sa — Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- https://visa.mofa.gov.sa — Enjaz visa application portal
- https://visa.visitsaudi.com — Saudi Tourist e-Visa (currently unavailable for Nepal)
- https://www.tasheer.com/en/solutions/visa-solutions — Tasheer corporate visa solutions overview
- Saudi Embassy Kathmandu — Sumangal, Maharajgunj (kaemb@mofa.gov.sa, +977-1-4720892)
- Tasheer Visa Centre Kathmandu — Koteshwor-32 (inaugurated January 2024)

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*