Visa to visit Saudi Arabia from Bahrain for an Indian passport holder
I am an Indian passport holder working in Bahrain. I want to visit my father in Riyadh. Is there a one week visa available for such a journey to Saudi Arabia? If not, is there any other option? A Transit visa maybe?
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Transit visas are not applicable to you (you would need a permanent resident visa in a bordering country (other than Qatar) to apply for a transit visa), there are also no visas on arrival for Saudi Arabia.
Your only option therefore is to apply for a family visit visa (your father can request it on your behalf). Once approved, approach the embassy to have it stamped on your passport.
It will be a single entry visa valid for 90 days.
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Do Indian citizens need visa for Saudi Arabia?
Indian residents do not require a prior visa and can obtain a visa waiver on arrival at the airport. The visa will have a 30-day validity from the date of issuance for a single trip or multiple trips which can also get a 30-day extension.Can Indian passport holders travel to Saudi Arabia?
A Saudi Arabian visa is a mandatory endorsement you require, to enter the country. Unless you belong to the list of visa-exempt countries for Saudi Arabia, you require a valid visa along with your passport. Whatever the purpose of the visit, the visa is essential.Is Saudi Visit Visa open now for Indian?
(i) Saudi Arabia does not issue tourist visas; only family visit and business visit visas are issued. (i) Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India coordinates arrangements for Haj pilgrimage in consultation with the Haj Committee of India and the Indian Consulate, Jeddah.Can visit visa holder travel to Saudi Arabia via Bahrain?
Apart from these international airports, travellers with an eVisa can also enter the Kingdom through one of the land border entry points by road. Entering KSA from Bahrain:Travellers from Bahrain can enter into Saudi Arabia through the King Fahd Bridge border checkpoint.How to apply Bahrain E visa online for family visit visa holders | apply Bahrain e visa from KSA
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