Work Visa

Any national may apply for a working visa through the Embassy in Riyadh or the Consulate General in Jeddah.

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed application
• Passport valid ≥ 6 months from departure
• Two colour photos (4×3 cm, light background)
• Visa approval letter from the Dept. of Immigration & Emigration
• Invitation letter from the company/organisation in Sri Lanka
• Supporting letter from the KSA company/institution the applicant represents or is employed by.

FEES 

SAARC 75
Other 135

PROCESSING 

Same-day service

Guidance checked on 2 October 2026 against published official service guidance. Fees are in SAR unless stated otherwise; the Labour Section notes that rates may vary with exchange rates.

Download forms

• Entry / visit visa application – Form B5 pages · PDF · 351 KB · Official source
• Residence visa application – Form A5 pages · PDF · 562 KB · Official source

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