Immigration
Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia and VFS Global announce new visa services
Summary
The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has signed an agreement with VFS Global for new visa application services.
The Detail
Under this agreement, VFS Global will set up a visa application center service at the Ministry of Commerce headquarters premises in Riyadh, to streamline the visa processing for employees, delegates and subsidiary firms.
A noteworthy aspect of this agreement is the introduction of the “Visa at your doorstep” service (currently available for certain embassies/missions only), enabling applicants to have skilled professionals visit a location of their choosing to complete the visa application process.
This agreement further enhances the extensive network of collaborations within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and solidifies the commitment of organisations working with the KSA authorities to simplifying cross-border mobility and offering enhanced convenience to applicants. These collaborations include agreements with Aramco, Neom, and Chambers of Commerce throughout the country.
What this means
The new service makes it convenient and flexible for individuals seeking a visa assistance. It shows the commitment of the Saudi authorities to facilitate easy entry to the country seamlessly.
How we can help
We will continue to closely monitor and provide timely guidance on any new updates announced by the Ministry of Commerce and highlight any changes that may follow.
Contact us
For a deeper discussion on the above, please reach out to your Vialto Partners point of contact, or alternatively:
Anir Chatterji
EMEA Immigration Partner
Ali Ibrahim
Director, Middle East Immigration
Ahmed Amer
Manager, Middle East Immigration
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