Key Takeaways

  • MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Saudi Arabia provides a centralized platform for visa applications, status checks, and e-visa printing.
  • The platform serves visitors, citizens and residents, businesses, and diplomatic missions.
  • Services cover a wide range of visa types, including family, work, visit, tourism, and medical visas.

What is the MOFA Visa Platform?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Saudi Arabia handles the country’s international relations and facilitates visa services for various individuals and entities. The MOFA visa platform provides services for:

  • Visitors: Tourist and business visas, medical visit applications.
  • Citizens and Residents: Family visit visas, re-entry visa extensions.
  • Businesses and Entities: Work, business visit, and student visas.
  • Diplomatic Missions: Visa applications for diplomatic staff and their families.

How to Apply for a Visa via MOFA

Applying for a Saudi visa via the MOFA platform is streamlined into different categories based on the applicant type.

For Visitors

The MOFA platform offers the following services to visitors:

  1. Visit Visa Applications – Authorized agents or companies can apply for visitor entry.
  2. Medical Examination Submission – Foreign medical providers can submit test results online.
  3. Other Services – Includes e-visa printing and verification of health certificates.

For Citizens and Residents

Citizens

  1. Family Visit Visa: Apply for first-degree relatives (parents, spouse, children).
  2. Personal Visit Visa: For non-family, non-business personal visits.
  3. Other Services: Work visa delegations, inquiries, and visa extensions.

GCC Citizens

  1. Family Visit Visa: For first-degree relatives.
  2. Re-Entry Visa Extension: For sponsored individuals needing visa renewal.

Residents

  1. Family Visit Visa: For close family members.
  2. Re-Entry Visa Extension: Extend expired visas for dependents or workers.

For Businesses and Entities

  1. Government Visit Visa: Request visits to unregistered government agencies.
  2. Student Visa: Educational institutions can apply for international students.
  3. Business Visit Visa: For commercial partners or managerial personnel.

For Diplomatic Missions

  1. Family Visit Visa for Diplomatic Staff – Apply for dependent family members.

Personal Visit Visa – For non-family personal visits.

How to Check MOFA Visa Status

You can check your Saudi visa status online via the MOFA visa inquiry portal. Follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official MOFA Visa Inquiry Portal.
  2. Change the language to English by clicking the ‘E’ at the top-right corner.
  3. Select the “Visa Application Number” under the “Inquiry Type” section.
  4. Enter your application number and passport number.
  5. Complete the captcha code verification.
  6. Click “Search” to view your visa status.

Visa Status Categories:

  • Received: Application submitted successfully.
  • Approved: Visa granted and ready for processing.
  • Rejected: Visa request denied.
  • Pending: Application under review.
  • Expired: Visa is no longer valid.

How to Print Your MOFA Visa

Once your visa is approved, you can print it using the MOFA portal. Here’s how:

  1. Go to the MOFA Visa Printing Page.
  2. Select the device used for application.
  3. Enter your visa number and application number.
  4. Choose your nationality from the dropdown menu.
  5. Complete the captcha code.
  6. Click “Inquire” and then print the visa.

Conclusion

The MOFA visa platform simplifies the visa application process for Saudi Arabia, catering to individuals and businesses alike. Whether you’re visiting for tourism, work, or family purposes, MOFA offers a streamlined way to apply, check, and print visas online with ease.

For more details and official updates, visit the MOFA Saudi Arabia website.