Residency Visa

Requirements

  • Passport
    A passport must be valid for more than six months beyond the entry date to Saudi Arabia and must have two blank pages opposite each other. New Zealand immigration status must be enclosed with a non-New Zealand passport
  • Photos
    Two recent passport-size colour photos with a white background, printed on photo paper
  • Application
    Original Saudi visa application completely filled and signed
  • Visa Authorisation Number
    A copy of the Saudi Visa invitation approved by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Travel History Form
    A form to indicate where you have travelled to over the last two years
  • Medical Report (Apostilled)
    An apostilled report of the full medical to be performed by any New Zealand registered doctor – valid for six months (Applicants age 16+)
  • Police Clearance (Apostilled)
    A recent police name check from the Ministry of Justice – valid for six months (Applicants age 16+)
  • Proof of Relationship (Apostilled)
    Your birth or marriage certificate apostilled by The Department of Internal Affairs to confirm you relationship to your sponsor
  • Copy of Sponsor’s IQAMA & Passport
    A copy of your sponsor’s IQAMA and passport to show their immigration status
  • Declaration Form
    The declaration form will be sent to read and sign once your application has been lodged online

Please Note

  • Documents not issued in New Zealand requires authentication, not an apostille
  • Non-English/Arabic documents will require translation before authentication

PROCESSING TIME

Your visa will be issued within approximately three days of submission to the embassy.

Residency VISA FEES

WE DO IT

 YOU DO IT
Medical Report Apostille

$415

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Birth/Marriage Certificate Apostille

$305

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Criminal Record Check Apostille

$226

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Handling Fees

$350

Children $250

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(Not Available)
*Saudi MOFA Fees

$235

approximate

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(Not Available)
Mandatory Saudi Medical Insurance

$40

approximate

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(Not Available)
Domestic Courier Fees

$25

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Total:

NZ$1556

NZ$585

Some document processing may be completed yourself if you wish – please ask your visa consultant about your options.

*MOFA visa fees are an approximate based on the average fees for a New Zealand passport holder. Exact embassy fees are only available once your application is being lodged, thus the exact fee will be charged after your visa has been issued.

Please Note: If your birth/marriage certificate is NOT of New Zealand origin, notarisation and authentication will be required at an additional fee. Documents in languages other than English or Arabic also requires translation.

International Courier and Same-day Domestic courier services are available at an extra cost based on the destination. Ask your Visa Consultant for advice.

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