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Reviewed August 2024
Technology advancement has allowed Saudi Arabia to improve its healthcare facilities with such rapid progress. Its advancement in the medical field draws foreigners to travel to Saudi Arabia for medical treatments not available in their home countries. To accommodate these travelers, the Saudi government offers a visa option for visitors who seek medical treatments inside the Kingdom.
Read on as Wego lays out everything you need to know about the Saudi medical visa.
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What is Saudi medical visa?
A Saudi medical visa allows foreigners to get medical treatment in Saudi Arabia. Currently, the visa can only be applied for by Saudi medical organizations responsible for treating visitors.
Saudi medical visa requirements
The applicants should simply prepare all the information required in the form given when they apply for the visa, which includes the data of the medical organizations and the identity of the visitors who are going to receive treatments.
- All the data entered must be in Arabic unless the visitors are not Arab nationals. In that case, the visitors’ names should match their passports
- If the applicants are Saudi private hospitals, they must get a support letter from Health Affairs
Saudi medical visa application process
Saudi Arabia has introduced a user-friendly online platform called “KSA VISA” for streamlined e-visa applications. This platform allows applicants to conveniently apply for various visa types, including medical visa. The process to apply for a Saudi medical visa is straightforward and can be completed with a few simple steps:
- Visit the KSA VISA platform
- Select “Explore Visa Options”
- Click on the “Visit Visa” tab
- Choose the “Apply” option under the “Medical” category
- Complete the required application form
- Follow the platform’s guidelines to finalize your application
Saudi medical visa fee
Visa charges for this category include:
- Visa fee of SAR 300 (refundable)
- Visa digital services fee of SAR 39 (non-refundable)
- Insurance digital services fee of SAR 39 (non-refundable)
- Insurance costs vary depending on the chosen insurance provider
Saudi medical visa processing time
A Saudi medical visa is issued in 1 minute to 3 business days. The processing time might be longer in exceptional cases.
Saudi medical visa validity
Visa duration and validity are as follows:
Single entry visa:
- Validity: 90 days
- Stay duration: 90 days
Multiple entry visa:
- Validity: 1 year
- Stay duration: 90 days
Saudi medical visa contacts & customer support
For the most accurate and up-to-date information on Saudi Arabia medical visa applications, it is essential to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs directly. Below are the available contacts:
- Call center: 920011114
- Telephone: (+966) 920011114
- Mail: [email protected]
- Customer Support Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
