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Saudi Arabia: In-Person Requirement for UK Visa Applicants  

Key Points  

  • Saudi Arabia introduced a new process for UK nationals to apply for a work visa for the country  

Overview  

On 5 July 2024, the government of Saudi Arabia announced that applicants in the UK seeking work or temporary work visas for Saudi Arabia must visit the Tasheer Saudi Visa Center in London to provide biometric data. This new step is in addition to the documentation required for visa applications. 

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of Saudi Arabia’s website and Envoy Global’s website for the latest updates and information.  

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