Outline
Looking for Saudi Arabia visa Houston help? Sam’s Passport Inc. is a Licensed and Registered Company with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Embassy. We prepare Tourist, Business, Employment, Resident, and Family Visit files in Houston and return your passport by FedEx or local delivery when released.
Clients nationwide can ship overnight to Houston. Call (713) 784-5501 with your travel date for required documents, fees, and timing.
Who this Saudi Arabia visa service is for
Use this page if you need a Saudi Arabia visa from the United States. Each type has its own documents, processing time, and fees.
- Tourist visa — leisure travel with police record and travel proof.
- Business visa — company letter, invitation, and legalization request support.
- Employment visa — sponsor documents, medical, police, and resume package.
- Resident visa — residence path with yellow-slip approval copies.
- Family visit visa — family visit with sponsor approval paperwork.
U.S. citizens and legal U.S. residents can work with our Houston office. Non-U.S. citizens typically need proof of legal status in the United States (notarized Green Card copy, or a valid U.S. visa plus I-94).
Important notes
Sam’s Passport Inc. is a Licensed and Registered Company with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Embassy.
Police reports for applicants 18+ must be issued within 90 days on official letterhead. The Saudi Consulate does not accept Sheriff or County police reports — use an accepted city/state police format. Include driver’s license copy and Social Security number where the checklist asks.
Saudi packets: police, sponsor, and legalization
Other visa agencies usually highlight three Saudi bottlenecks. Build your file around them:
- Police clearance format — wrong issuing agency is a common rejection reason.
- Sponsor / approval papers — employment, resident, and family visit paths need Saudi-side documents (including yellow-slip style approvals when applicable).
- Business legalization — some business files need a legalization request form in addition to the invitation and guarantee letter.
- Medical / resume — employment cases add medical report and resume requirements beyond a tourist checklist.
How the process works
- Pick your visa type
Open the Tourist, Business, Employment, Resident, or Family visit tab and gather every required document before you ship or email scans.
- Complete the forms
Fill out the Saudi Arabia application and Sam’s Request Form. Call
(713) 784-5501 if a form or letter is unclear.
- Ship or email to Houston
Use FedEx/UPS Priority Overnight for passport stickers, or email when the visa type is fully electronic.
- We review and file
Sam’s Passport checks photos, letters, and jurisdiction notes, then submits to the embassy or consulate.
- Passport returned
We FedEx or deliver your passport as soon as the consulate releases it.
Call
(713) 784-5501 before you overnight a passport so we can confirm the checklist and timing for your Saudi Arabia visa Houston filing.
Tourist visa
Apply for a
Saudi Arabia tourist visa through Sam’s Passport in Houston. Use this checklist for leisure travel. Business, employment, resident, and family visit use different documents — switch tabs if needed.
Required documents
Use this list for a complete Saudi Arabia tourist visa file. Non-U.S. citizens must add status documents with the passport when the passport section asks for them. A missing item delays consulate filing.
Passport
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Non-U.S. citizens: the applicant must submit either notarized copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
Photos
Provide 2 color passport-type photographs with a white background.
- Size 2 × 2 inches, full face, plain white background with no shadows.
- Eyes open and looking at the camera; neck, chin, nose, forehead, both ears, and eyes must be visible.
- Natural expression with mouth closed, no smile or frown.
- No glasses, hats, scarves, or hair clips (religious or medical exceptions need a statement).
- Use printed photos from a reputable source, home or office printer copies are not accepted.
- Invalid format photos will be rejected and delay submission.
Police record
- One Police Report issued within 90 days or less for all applicants over 18 years of age. In addition the police report must be issued on official (city) department stationary including the physical address of the police department (P.O. Box not accepted) and must include an official department seal and detail that states the application (has no criminal record).
- Applicant must provide a copy of his or her drivers license in addition to their social security number.
Please keep in mind that the Saudi Consulate will not accept any police reports issued from the Sheriff or County police departments. They accept Police reports from an approve agent which we will order on your behalf.
Proof of travel & Hotel reservation
Please provide a copy of your flight itinerary and a hotel reservation.
Business visa
Need a
Saudi Arabia business visa? Sam’s Passport in Houston prepares company letters and supporting documents for commercial travel. Gather every item below before you ship.
Required documents
Use this list for a complete Saudi Arabia business visa file. Non-U.S. citizens must add status documents with the passport when the passport section asks for them. A missing item delays consulate filing.
Passport
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Non-U.S. citizens: the applicant must submit Original Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
Photos
Provide 2 color passport-type photographs with a white background.
- Size 2 × 2 inches, full face, plain white background with no shadows.
- Eyes open and looking at the camera; neck, chin, nose, forehead, both ears, and eyes must be visible.
- Natural expression with mouth closed, no smile or frown.
- No glasses, hats, scarves, or hair clips (religious or medical exceptions need a statement).
- Use printed photos from a reputable source, home or office printer copies are not accepted.
- Invalid format photos will be rejected and delay submission.
Letter of guarantee
A Business Letter of Guarantee is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to:
“Consulate of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Houston TX”.
The letter must clearly explain the purpose of travel; Guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation; the letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant.
The original letter of guarantee will be sent to the Secretary of State for the Apostille Process before submission of visa application to the consulate.
Police record
- One Police Report issued within 90 days or less for all applicants over 18 years of age. In addition the police report must be issued on official (city) department stationary including the physical address of the police department (P.O. Box not accepted) and must include an official department seal and detail that states the application (has no criminal record).
- Applicant must provide a copy of his or her drivers license in addition to their social security number.
Please keep in mind that the Saudi Consulate will not accept any police reports issued from the Sheriff or County police departments. They accept Police reports from an approve agent which we will order on your behalf.
Letter of invite
An official Electronic Invitation letter from The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs which will be issued by the Sponsor Company in Saudi Arabia.
Legalization Request Form
Please fill out the first section of the legalization request form for the apostille process of the letter of guarantee.
Legalization Request FormEmployment visa
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Saudi Arabia employment visa needs work-related supporting documents. Confirm the checklist with Houston at
(713) 784-5501 before you overnight the package.
Required documents
Use this list for a complete Saudi Arabia employment visa file. Non-U.S. citizens must add status documents with the passport when the passport section asks for them. A missing item delays consulate filing.
Passport
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Non-U.S. citizens: the applicant must submit either notarized Original Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
Photos
Provide 2 color passport-type photographs with a white background.
- Size 2 × 2 inches, full face, plain white background with no shadows.
- Eyes open and looking at the camera; neck, chin, nose, forehead, both ears, and eyes must be visible.
- Natural expression with mouth closed, no smile or frown.
- No glasses, hats, scarves, or hair clips (religious or medical exceptions need a statement).
- Use printed photos from a reputable source, home or office printer copies are not accepted.
- Invalid format photos will be rejected and delay submission.
Required documents from the Saudi sponsor
- The Saudi Company Commercial registration at the Saudi Ministry of Commerce
- An electronic Tafweed ( power of attorney ) either state her name or Sam’s passport as the agent to process her visa ( please see attached sample) Reference note showing the number and date of the residence visa issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its branches in Jeddah or Dammam.
- Copy of the block visa positions that the Saudi Company holds
- An official letter of offer from the company in Saudi Arabia bearing the company seal and the seal of the Chamber of Commerce, approved by the ministry of Foreign affairs in Saudi Arabia. This letter must indicate the block visa number and date as well as the position and name of the person requested.
- Copy of employment contract signed by both the sponsor and the applicant. The contract must have the seal of the Saudi chamber of commerce, Saudi Company and the Saudi ministry of foreign affairs. The position mentioned in the contract should match the position mentioned in the block visa reference.
For people over the age of 59 an age relaxation letter is needed. This letter should state that the applicant is in good health and he is mainly an in office person and his expertise and experience in his field is very well needed for the completion of the project. This does not guarantee issuance of the visa as it is strictly up to consulate discretion.
Legalized documents
The following documents are needed to obtain an Employment visa for The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
For Jobs with Degree Qualification we must have your diploma attested by the Saudi Education mission in DC.
- A sealed copy of the applicants official transcripts sent to us made to the attention of: Sam’s Passport – Saudi Visa Section
- Letter in a sealed envelope from the university stating the method of instruction (online, distance learning, or regular classroom). The letter must specify all online credits, if any, and whether the applicant studied on the main campus of the university.
- Copy of your employment contract signed by both the sponsor and the applicant or a letter of offer .
- Degrees and Diplomas need to be notarized by the Saudi Consulate as well. Diplomas issued by and institution outside the USA should show the signature and the seal of the issuing country’s Consulate.
- The complete requested info in the following form: Diploma attestation request form
- A release letter from the previous employer, if the applicant has worked in the Kingdom before. or Final exit paper from his previous job assignment.
For Technical positions, copies of the work certificates are required , we will need to have these certificates legalized by the Saudi Consulate before we can submit your visa application.
If you are planning to have your family join you after you obtain your residency in Saudi please ask us about the process of getting your marriage certificate and your children birth certificates legalized by the Saudi consulate in the USA
All degrees must be pre-register on the professional accreditation platform at https://qvp.pacc.sa./home before applying for work visa.
Police record
All of the following info of the police records must be completed to obtain the Employment Visa for The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- One Police Report issued within 90 days or less for all applicants over 18 years of age. In addition the police report must be issued on official (city) department stationary including the physical address of the police department (P.O. Box not accepted) and must include an official department seal and detail that states the application (has no criminal record).
Please keep in mind that the Saudi Consulate will not accept any police reports issued from the Sheriff or County police departments. They accept Police reports from an approve agent which we will order on your behalf.
Sam’s Passport & Visa Service can obtain a police report on behalf of the client (For Houston Residents Only).
Please allow 3 working days for processing. For applicants outside the Houston area that require nationwide police reports, the processing time required is 3-5 working days.
Applicant must provide a copy of his or her drivers license in addition to their social security number.
Medical report
All of the following info of the health record must be completed to obtain the Employment Visa for The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- One copy of a recent Medical Report that was issued be a licensed physician who must sign each copy and must certify that the applicants is free of any contagious diseases. (HIV) (Hepatitis B & C) (TB) The license number of the physician must appear on each copy and the reports cannot be older than one month. The applicant must also provide the lab reports in addition to the medical reports that are to be submitted. Each copy of the medical report must by signed and sealed by the practicing physician prior to submission.
Resume
Please submit a copy of your most recent resume, your resume should reflect the job title you are about to take on your employment contract.
Resident visa
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Saudi Arabia resident visa has its own civil and supporting document list. Review every item below carefully — a missing item delays filing.
Required documents
Use this list for a complete Saudi Arabia resident visa file. Non-U.S. citizens must add status documents with the passport when the passport section asks for them. A missing item delays consulate filing.
Passport
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Non-U.S. citizens: the applicant must submit either Original Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
Photos
Provide 2 color passport-type photographs with a white background.
- Size 2 × 2 inches, full face, plain white background with no shadows.
- Eyes open and looking at the camera; neck, chin, nose, forehead, both ears, and eyes must be visible.
- Natural expression with mouth closed, no smile or frown.
- No glasses, hats, scarves, or hair clips (religious or medical exceptions need a statement).
- Use printed photos from a reputable source, home or office printer copies are not accepted.
- Invalid format photos will be rejected and delay submission.
Additional documents
- Copy of the Husband’s Iqama Card
- Copy of the husband’s Passport data page
- Original of the Marriage Certificate
- Original of all Children’s’ Birth Certificates
Proof of kinship: Necessary documents that prove the relationship between the traveler and the sponsor (birth certificates and marriage certificates) need to be notarized and certified by the Secretary of State before submitting any visa request. We can assist with this process. Please choose service type from the 3 step request form for legalization, mark the first step only.
If original documents are issued from another country, they need to be legalized by the Saudi Consulate in the country of issue.
Copy of approval (yellow slip)
An invitation letter issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia.
Police record
- One Police Report issued within 90 days or less for all applicants over 18 years of age. In addition the police report must be issued on official (city) department stationary including the physical address of the police department (P.O. Box not accepted) and must include an official department seal and detail that states the application (has no criminal record).
- Applicant must provide a copy of his or her drivers license in addition to their social security number.
Please keep in mind that the Saudi Consulate will not accept any police reports issued from the Sheriff or County police departments. They accept Police reports from an approve agent which we will order on your behalf.
Medical report
All of the following info of the health record must be completed to obtain the Employment Visa for The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- One Medical Report that was issued by a licensed physician who must sign the medical form. (HIV) (Hepatitis B & C) The license number of the physician must appear on each copy and the reports cannot be older than one month. The applicant must also provide the lab results of the blood work in addition to the medical reports that are to be submitted. The medical report must be signed and sealed by the practicing physician prior to submission.
Family visit visa
Apply for a
Saudi Arabia family visit visa through Sam’s Passport in Houston. Use this checklist for family visit travel and call us if you are pairing it with another visa type.
Required documents
Use this list for a complete Saudi Arabia family visit visa file. Non-U.S. citizens must add status documents with the passport when the passport section asks for them. A missing item delays consulate filing.
Passport
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Non-U.S. citizens: the applicant must submit either Original Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
Photos
Provide 2 color passport-type photographs with a white background.
- Size 2 × 2 inches, full face, plain white background with no shadows.
- Eyes open and looking at the camera; neck, chin, nose, forehead, both ears, and eyes must be visible.
- Natural expression with mouth closed, no smile or frown.
- No glasses, hats, scarves, or hair clips (religious or medical exceptions need a statement).
- Use printed photos from a reputable source, home or office printer copies are not accepted.
- Invalid format photos will be rejected and delay submission.
Additional documents
- Copy of the Husband’s Iqama Card
- Copy of the husband’s Passport data page
- Original of the Marriage Certificate
- Original of all Children’s’ Birth Certificates
Proof of kinship: Necessary documents that prove the relationship between the traveler and the sponsor (birth certificates and marriage certificates) need to be notarized and certified by the Secretary of State before submitting any visa request. We can assist with this process. Please choose service type from the 3 step request form for legalization, mark the first step only.
If original documents are issued from another country, they need to be legalized by the Saudi Consulate in the country of issue.
Police record
- One Police Report issued within 90 days or less for all applicants over 18 years of age. In addition the police report must be issued on official (city) department stationary including the physical address of the police department (P.O. Box not accepted) and must include an official department seal and detail that states the application (has no criminal record).
- Applicant must provide a copy of his or her drivers license in addition to their social security number.
Please keep in mind that the Saudi Consulate will not accept any police reports issued from the Sheriff or County police departments. They accept Police reports from an approve agent which we will order on your behalf.
Copy of approval
An invitation letter issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia.
Ship your documents
Ship your
Saudi Arabia visa documents to Sam’s Passport in Houston with
FedEx Priority Overnight or
UPS Priority Overnight, unless the visa type asks you to email scans. Call
(713) 784-5501 before you overnight the package.
Houston office
Sam’s Passport Inc.1811 Bering Drive, Suite #100
Houston, TX 77057
Tel:
(713) 784-5501 What to include in your package
PassportOriginal signed passport plus the applications, photos, and supporting letters listed for your visa type.
Completed applicationsPrinted visa applications plus every supporting document from the visa-type tab.
Call before you shipConfirm your visa type, travel date, and fees at (713) 784-5501. Walk-in drop-off is available at Suite 100. Clients nationwide can ship to the Houston office for Saudi Arabia visa Houston filings. We return the passport by FedEx or local delivery as soon as the consulate releases it.
