Guidelines for Visiting American Consulate General in Dhahran
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://sa.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/dhahran/ .
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 the United States of America are;
- United States of America Emergency Visa (on Holidays/Weekends)
- United States of America Visa for Diplomatic/official/ Laissez-Passers Passport Holder
- United States of America Visa for individuals working in designated US Agencies or technology areas
- United States of America Tourist Visa
- United States of America Business Visa
- United States of America Employment Visa
- United States of America Transit Visa
- United States of America Medical Visa
- United States of America Student Visa (Study/Research/Internship)
- United States of America Entry Visa
- United States of America Conference Visa
- United States of America Mountaineering Visa
- United States of America Missionary Visa
- United States of America Journalist Visa(Journalist/Documentary filming)
- United States of America Film Visa: Visa for shooting Feature Films
Here are some ESTA articles that might help you.
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
Here are some articles that might help you!
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.
