This is a genuinely distinct visa from the family visit visa, intended for visiting someone with no family or commercial relationship to you (a friend or acquaintance). It is issued by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as its own separate service, and is reviewed more strictly than the family visit visa.
Who Can Host You?
Per the official Saudi MOFA website, this visa is limited to hosting by a Saudi citizen only (not residents), and the final approval of stay duration and number of entries is at the discretion of the relevant authorities on a case-by-case basis.
Current Situation for Applicants From Sudan
As with the family visit visa, applications for Sudanese nationals are currently processed through the "Tashir" center in Port Sudan rather than Khartoum, which has a history of repeated, unexplained suspensions during 2025. Sudan is also subject to seasonal restrictions on visit visas that may limit entry to a single visit or temporarily suspend issuance altogether.
How Baeed Can Help
We help confirm you have an eligible host (a Saudi citizen), and follow up on the latest Sudan-specific restrictions and the Port Sudan center's operating status before starting your process.
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Official invitation from the host (a Saudi citizen) stating the purpose of the visit
- Recent passport photo
- Round-trip flight ticket
- Travel health insurance
Important Notes
- This visa is limited to hosting by a Saudi citizen only, not a resident — confirm your host's eligibility before starting.
- Approval of stay duration and number of entries is at the discretion of the relevant authorities case-by-case and is not guaranteed.
- Application processing for Sudanese nationals currently goes through the Port Sudan center and may be affected by service interruptions or seasonal restrictions.
- We recommend contacting us to confirm the latest status before booking any travel.