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Information about starting your application
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Step-by-step guide
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Identify visa type
Choose the right visa for your trip
The first step is to determine which visa type you need, and check whether you’re eligible to apply for it.
You’ll also need to know the documents that you’ll have to submit along with your application, how long the application might take and fees you’ll have to pay.
Each application must comply with the guidelines applicable for your visa category.
If your documents are not in English, you may need to get translations prepared before applying.
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Begin your application
Get started with your visa application
Once you are ready to apply, go to the visa type download the visa application form, complete it, print the completed form, and bring it with you to the Visa Application Centre for submission.
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Book an appointment
Choose a Visa Application Centre and make an appointment
Once you have applied for your visa, you need to book an appointment to have your fingerprints and photo taken at a Visa Application Centre. This is known as ‘biometric information’.
Once you’ve booked your appointment, you’ll receive an appointment confirmation email along with the letter of appointment.
If you are part of a family or group, you’ll have to book individual appointments for each member of the family or group.
If the payment is unsuccessful, a new appointment can be scheduled only after 1 hour.
You can email us at info.czechksa@vfshelpline.com if you have any issues scheduling your appointment with the following details:
• Name
• Passport number
• Contact number
• Email Address
• Date of birth
• Passport expiry
Alternatively, you may call us at 920002168 for any further assistance.
For Short Stay (Stay up to 90 days)
Applications for short stay visas are accepted at the Visa Application Centre through prior appointments.
The service charge fee must be paid online and Visa Fees has to be paid at the Visa Application Centre at the time of application submission.
Each individual requires a separate appointment and will submit a separate application. For example, if a family or group of five is applying for visas, then 5 appointments must be made.
Appointments are in high demand; applicants are requested to arrange well in advance of their visa appointment.
If the payment is unsuccessful, a new appointment can be scheduled only after 1 hour.
Please email us at info.germanyriyadh@vfshelpline.com in case you face any issues while scheduling your appointment with the following details:
• Name
• Passport number
• Contact number
• Email Address
• Date of birth
• Passport expiry
Alternatively, you may call us at 920001523 for any further assistance.
Rescheduling an appointment:
You can reschedule your appointment twice and up to one working day prior to your scheduled date.
Further change in date will be considered as a fresh appointment and a new service charge will be applicable.
Cancelling an appointment:
If you wish to cancel your appointment, the service charges cannot be refunded. Appointments can be cancelled only two days prior to the scheduled date. In order to make a new appointment and a service charge payment will be applicable.
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Pay your fees
Find out the amount you need to pay
Once you have made your application, you will need to pay your visa application fee. If you are applying online for your visa, your payment will be made as part of this process. If you download the form to print and bring to the Visa Application Centre, payment can be made at the time of your appointment.
The service charges are non-refundable in the following situations and a new appointment will have to be scheduled:
• If you miss your appointment on the scheduled date
• If you are delayed for your appointment and cannot be accommodated on the same day
• If your application is incomplete as per the guidelines and the application cannot be accepted
• If you are unable to proceed with your appointment as you have selected the Visa Application Centre location incorrectly.
• If you decide not to proceed with the application
• If you cancel your appointment
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Visit a Visa Application Centre
Attend your scheduled appointment
You’ll have to submit your complete visa application form at the Visa Application Centre in person.
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Track your application
Stay informed about the progress of your application
You will receive an email update when your decision has been returned to the Visa Application Centre. If you can’t access email easily, or would like more detailed tracking information, you may also be able to get updates by SMS sent directly to your phone. Check whether this service is available at the Visa Application Centre you are visiting.
You can also track your visa application status online. Use the Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre along with your last name to access this service.
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Collect your passport
Receive your passport from the Visa Application Centre
After a visa application decision has been made, you can pick up your documents from the Visa Application Centre or have your documents returned to you by courier for an additional fee. For some Visa Application Centres your documents will only be returned via courier.
Collecting your documents in person: bring the receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre and a form of Government identification. If permitted you may be able to send a representative to collect your documents; they will need to present a letter of authorisation signed by you, bring the receipt issued to you by the Visa Application Centre and their Government identification.
Please check with the Visa Application Centre at time of your appointment for the options available to collect your documents.
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On Demand Mobile Visa (All KSA)
Mobile Biometric Service or Visa at Your Doorstep is a concept designed to provide convenience to visa applicants through greater choice. The solution supports processing of group applicants, from students to corporate groups, as well as individual processing, at the location of their choice. This is aimed for improved customer experience to the applicants at affordable prices.
How to apply using the Mobile Biometrics Service in three easy steps
Step 1 – Book an appointment: Write to us at mobilevisaksa@vfshelpline.comor call 0532066644 to book an appointment.
Step 2 – Payment and confirmation: Our team will cross-check the prerequisites, finalise the most convenient time and location, process the fees and confirm your appointment.
Step 3 – We will come to you: Our team of professionals will visit the assigned location on the appointed date and time to collect your applications, enroll your biometrics and deliver your applications directly to the Embassy.
Fee Structure
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Value added services |
Fee in EURO |
Fee in SAR(Inclusive of VAT) |
VFS Fee SAR |
VISA Fee SAR |
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Service fee for each applicant in a group of one to four applicants |
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1021.70 |
106.24 |
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Service fee for each applicant in a group of five to 20 applicants |
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645.28 |
253 |
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Service fee for each applicant in a group of 21 applicants or more |
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483.93 |
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Child 6- 12 |
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147 |
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Child below 6 |
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