Head of Mission: Mohammed bin Abdullah Alboricen, Consul General
Guidelines for Visiting Saudi Arabian Consulate General in Guangzhou
You should follow certain guidelines when you need to visit the Saudi Arabia embassy in your
city. Please check out those guidelines, and in case of any confusion, contact us before
visiting to prevent unnecessary issues later.
Visit in Normal Working Hours:
Like any other workplace, embassies also have dedicated working hours, which is a rule every
visitor needs to respect. Therefore, we advise you to book an appointment during regular
working hours. To find out the working hours for your desired Saudi consulate or embassy,
please visit the embassy's official website
http://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/China/en/guango/Pages/default.aspx .
Go to the Right Section:
There are specific sections in every embassy, to deal with issues related to that particular
aspect of immigration or visa/passport associated matters. If you need to apply for a Saudi
business visa or visit visa, you need to visit the Visa Section only. For any complaint or
query, visit the relevant section.
Items you can Bring to the embassy:
- Cellphone
- Handbag or purse (no bigger than 10"x10")
- Umbrella (you must store it in a dedicated umbrella rack at the security gate)
- Visa application and support documents stored in a see-through plastic folder
- Baby essentials and accessories (e.g., milk, hot water, diapers, strollers)
Items You CANNOT bring to the embassy:
- Alcohol
- Electronic or battery-operated devices such as thumb drives, laptops, digital diaries,
iPads, cameras, smartwatches, portable audio/video players, pagers, floppy disks, and
MP3s, etc.
- Handbag or purse larger than 10"x10" such as travel suitcases, bags, briefcases, or
backpacks.
- Foods and snacks
- Cigars/cigarettes
- Matchboxes/lighters
- Sharp, edgy objects including nail files, knives, scissors
- Any explosives or weapons
Visa types granted by Saudi Arabia are
- Saudi Arabia Tourist Visa
- Saudi Arabia Business Visa
- Saudi Arabia Transit Visa
- Saudi Arabia Student Visa
- Saudi Arabia Medical/Medical Attendant Visas
- Saudi Arabia Employment & Project Visa
- Saudi Arabia Diplomatic / Official Visa
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Total Cost of the Holiday or Visit:
Do consult the travel agent regarding their refund policy. An unforeseen event may lead to
cancellation of your trip or holiday. If this happens, it always helps if you can get the
money back.
Travel Itinerary:
You may need additional coverage if you intend to get involved in something extreme. It is a
good idea to consider all the activities you will do once you are in Saudi Arabia and then
apply for travel insurance.
Traveling with Family:
If you are traveling to Saudi Arabia with spouse and children, the travel insurance must
cover them. Therefore, it always helps to be informed before starting your journey and buy
the right travel insurance package.
Oussama CHAOUCH
Dear /Consular Section, My name is CHAOUCH OUSSAMA, and I hold an Algerian passport. I am currently residing in Ningbo, China, with a valid Chinese residence permit. I will receive a personal invitation from a friend in Saudi Arabia. I would like to apply for a Visit Visa based on this invitation. Could you please confirm: 1. What documents are required from my side (passport, residence permit, invitation letter, financial proof, etc.)? 2. Whether the invitation letter needs to be translated into English or Chinese. 3. Whether I must use a visa agency, or if I can submit the application myself and do i need to go the Saudi Arabia embassy or consulate ? 4. The current visa fee and any consular service fee. 5. How long the visa processing time is. Thank you very much for your assistance. Best regards