Business Travel Requirements for an Saudi Arabia Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Copy of Passport Identification Page

   Provide a clear copy of your passport identification page

2. Proof of Residency

   A copy of the applicant´s Swiss residence permit

3. Business Introduction Letter

   An original letter of introduction from the applicant's Switzerland employer. This letter must: 
   • Be addressed to the Embassy in Bern/Geneva depending on place of application
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • State the job title of the applicant as it is stated on the letter of invitation
   • Specify the purpose of journey 
   • Include the name of the organisation(s) to be visited
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
   • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department 
   • Be stamped by the local Chamber of Commerce
   Applications submitted to the Saudi Arabian Embassy must have the employer's business letter legalised by the Chamber of Commerce. CIBTvisas provides this service. Email [email protected] or call +41 (0) 22 747 75 20 for further information about the Chamber of Commerce stamp offered by CIBTvisas.

4. Company Registration Document

   Proof of company registration. This must be provided as : 
   • A copy of the Certificate of Registration of the Saudi Company 
   • A copy of the Certificate of Registration of the Swiss company at the Federal Commercial Registry Office (obtainable at www.zefix.ch)

5. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation issued by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A copy is acceptable. This must: 
   • Show the same inviting company name as on the Business Introduction Letter 
   • Have been issued within three months before the visa application date 
   • Be written in Arabic

6. Visa Application Form(s)

   One fully completed and signed application form

7. CIBTvisas Order Form

   For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   
   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.

   
   Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

8. Consular Fees

   Applicants are required to pay the fees at the time of appointment when submitting their documents. The total price of your visa will depend on a number of factors, including the nationality of the traveller, the visa type and any additional services used

9. Medical Insurance

   As mandated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia, all Applicants travelling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are required to obtain a Council of Cooperative Health Insurance (CCHI) approved Medical Insurance Certificate from the VFS TasHeel Visa Application Centre. The cost of the insurance is generated upon receiving the application and has to be paid at the time of the appointment. The cost of the insurance can go up to CHF 250.00. The price depends on the nationality and the age of the applicant.