Anyone know how to get a sponsor for a Saudi Arabia Visa. I want to visit Jeddah for 3 days.?

Question

I'm a US Citizen and the consulate here in Cairo told me I need some letter. I want to go this weekend or next weekend. Hotels in Jeddah don't seem to know what this is. Any suggestions? (Serious responses only, please)

Answer 1

You need to go to the Saudi embassy to find out what you need. With the changes we've seen here aimed at increasing tourism, there would have to be changes to what's required to get a visa to visit the country. You'll be just in time for Jeddah's summer festival!

One person here wrote that it's not safe to come to Saudi Arabia. All I can say is that I've lived here for nearly 20 years after living in the US for 20 years, and it is definitely safer here (by far!). Yes, we've had a few tragedies that have made the news over the past few years, but we certainly don't have the level of daily crime and violence that is typical in the US. This really is a nice, quiet place to be. If you want to know what it's REALLY like, ask people who have been here or who are here.

Answer 2

According to the US Department of state, the only way you can visit Saudia is on business, and you have to have an invitation from the hosting company. Here is what is say's in full:

SAUDI ARABIA - *Passport and visa required. (Individual tourist visas are not available for travel to Saudi Arabia). Transit visa, valid 72 hours, requires onward/return ticket, 1 application form, 1 photo, and no fee. Business visa, stay varies depending on request of the hosting company, requires $108 fee (money order or cashier’s check only), 1 application form, 1 photo, company letter stating purpose of visit, invitation from the Foreign Ministry in Saudi Arabia, and SASE for return of passport by mail. HIV testing required for work permits; U.S. test results sometimes accepted and must be taken within 3 months of application. Visitors must obtain meningitis vaccination prior to arrival. For additional information contact the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 601 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037 (202/342-3800) or nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles (310/479-6000), New York (212/752-2740), or Houston (713/785-5577). Internet: www.saudiembassy.net


The Saudi website lists other ways to get in, such as:
* Business Visit Visa
* Diplomatic And Official Visa
* Employment Visa
* Extension of Exit/Re-Entry Visa
* Family Visit Visa
* Residence Visa
* Student Visa
* Transit Visa
* Hajj Visa
* Umrah Visa

But just taking a quick glance at them, it still looks pretty hard to get into the country. Good luck to you!

Answer 3

A weekend pleasure trip to Saudi Arabia is out of the question.

In reality, there is no such thing as a tourist visa in Saudi Arabia. You have three choices: You can apply for a Haj/Umra visa if you are Muslim; you can come to work for a government agency; or you can be invited to Saudi Arabia, by a Saudi, on business.

Answer 4

if you want to go to saudi arabia given your siutation the only way you are going to get into saudi arabia is to go one a preorganised tour where the opertor or airline acts as your sponser i dont know of any comanies that offer tours to saudi arabia though look on the internet and see what you can find hope this is a help

Answer 5

wow thats cool
well am Saudi and i hope u will like it here
ok u can contact the Saudi embassy there cuz seriously i dont know how u can get it.. or this Egyptian friend can help contact someone Saudi there to help
and i hope ur liking Egypt too

Answer 6

THERE IS A NEW LAW,
WHICH ACCOMODATE A TOURIST, AND PROVIDE ANYONE A VISIT VISA, W/O A SPONSOR,

IT'S RIGHT THAT HOTELS IN SAUDIA YET NOT KNOWS ABOUT THIS LAW. BUT SOON THEY WILL, UNTIL THAT TIME YOU HAVE TO CONTACT SOMEONE IN SAUDIA.

Answer 7

I think your sponsor can arrange that quite easily. You have to ask him and he will sort out all such issues.

Answer 8

I dont know why you want to go there at a time like this.
IT IS NOT SAFE!!!!!

Answer 9

its hard.......