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Saudi Arabia Visa from Thailand
Tourist eVisa (year-round Umrah access), Work/Iqama via Enjaz Block Visa, Business, Family Visit, Hajj/Umrah and the new Premium Residency (Golden Visa) — with MOFA legalization for education & marriage documents.
Quick Answer
Tourist visits are commonly applied for online, while work residence runs through the employer and the Saudi systems they use. Premium or investor residence has separate conditions. Fees, visa-free rules and processing times change often, so confirm the current figures with the embassy or official portal before you apply. We prepare and translate documents; we do not guarantee a decision.
Categories
| Category | Use | Fee | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| eVisa (Tourist) | Tourism + Umrah (year-round) | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 1 yr multi, 90d/stay |
| Umrah Visa | Umrah via approved operator | Free (agent fee) | 30 d single |
| Hajj Visa | Hajj (quota, MOFA operator only) | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | Hajj season |
| Business Visa | Meetings, trade fairs | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 1–5 yr multi |
| Work Visa + Iqama | Employer Block Visa via Enjaz | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 1–2 yr, renewable |
| Family Visit | Spouse/child of Iqama holder | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 90 d single/multi |
| Premium Residency (perm) | One-time SAR 800k, no sponsor | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | Unlimited |
| Premium Residency (annual) | Renewable, no sponsor | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 1 yr renewable |
Document legalization we handle
- Degree + transcript: MOE (Thailand) → MOFA (Thailand) → Saudi Embassy Bangkok → recognition at MOE Riyadh.
- Marriage certificate: DOPA translation + MOFA Thailand + Saudi Embassy attestation — required for family sponsorship.
- Police clearance from Royal Thai Police + translation + MOFA + Saudi Embassy — mandatory for Work visa.
- Medical fitness (SCFHS-approved clinic in Thailand for healthcare workers) — separate track.
FAQ
- Do Thai passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
- Yes. Since 2019 Thai passport holders can apply for the eVisa (tourist) at visa.visitsaudi.com — 1-year multi, 90 days per visit, SAR 480 fee including insurance. Umrah, Hajj, work, family visit and business require separate visa categories at the Saudi Embassy Bangkok (Sathorn).
- Work visa (Iqama) process?
- Employer files Block Visa (كتلة تأشيرات) at MHRSD (Ministry of Human Resources) → Enjaz portal application → Saudi Embassy Bangkok issues work visa (single-entry 90d). On arrival: medical fitness, biometrics, then Iqama (residence permit) issued within 90 days. Iqama valid 1–2 yr, tied to employer (Kafala reformed 2021 — job mobility now easier).
- Premium Residency (Golden Visa)?
- Two tracks: (1) Permanent Premium Residency — one-time SAR 800,000 fee, unlimited stay, no sponsor, business ownership right, real estate ownership. (2) Annual Premium Residency — SAR 100,000/yr renewable. Also targeted routes: Entrepreneur, Talented, Real Estate Owner (property ≥ SAR 4M), Special Talent — cheaper thresholds, launched 2024.
- Umrah & Hajj visas?
- Umrah visa: free via approved agents, valid year-round except Hajj season. Hajj visa: strict quota by nationality (Thailand ~ 13,000/yr), only via MOFA-approved Hajj operators. Since 2023, tourist eVisa also permits Umrah — no separate visa needed for Umrah on tourist eVisa.
- Family visit / dependant?
- Iqama holder earning ≥ SAR 5,000/mo (professional category) can sponsor spouse + children under family visa (زيارة عائلية) 90-day single or family Iqama for long-term. Domestic worker visa separate category. Marriage certificate + birth certs must be legalized (MOFA Riyadh) and attested by Saudi Embassy in home country.
- Timeline & our service?
- Fees depend on the documents, destination and urgency. Send your documents for a written quote after review — no prices are published. Any government or embassy fees are set by the authority; verify them directly before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the DTV and who realistically qualifies?
- The Destination Thailand Visa is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once per entry by a further 180 days at an immigration office. It targets remote workers employed or contracted outside Thailand, freelancers with foreign clients, and participants in Thai soft-power activities such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses or medical treatment, and it requires evidence of the current official rate in available funds.
- How is the LTR visa different from the DTV?
- The Long-Term Resident visa is a ten-year visa administered by the Board of Investment for wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals, and it bundles a digital work permit, a flat 17% personal income tax rate for the skilled-professional category and annual instead of 90-day reporting. The DTV is cheaper and faster but grants no work permit for Thai-sourced work and no tax privileges.
- Can I work in Thailand on a tourist or DTV visa?
- No — any work performed inside Thailand requires a work permit or an equivalent digital work authorization, regardless of where the employer or client is located. The DTV is intended for work delivered to foreign employers and clients; taking on Thai clients or a Thai employer requires switching to a Non-B or LTR pathway with proper authorization.
- What most often causes a Schengen or UK visa refusal from Thailand?
- The dominant causes are weak evidence of ties to Thailand, bank statements that show a sudden unexplained deposit shortly before filing, inconsistencies between the application form and supporting documents, insufficient or non-compliant travel insurance, and an itinerary that does not match the stated purpose. Refusals are recorded, so a re-application must directly address the refusal ground rather than simply resubmit the same file.