How to Apply for a UK Visa from Saudi Arabia for Non Saudi residents (+required translation)

✅ Step 1: Choose Your Visa Type

Most tourists apply for a Standard Visitor Visa.

Check your eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

✅ Step 2: Apply Online

• Website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa

• Complete the application form in English.

• Pay the visa fee online (approx. SAR 540 for a 6-month visit visa).

✅ Step 3: Book a Visa Appointment

• After submission, you'll be directed to TLS contact to book an appointment in Riyadh, Jeddah, or Khobar:👉 https://uk.tlscontact.com/sa

  
  

✅ Step 4: Prepare Required Documents

📄 Required Documents:

Document	Certified English Translation Required?
Valid passport	❌
Iqama (residency permit)	✅ Yes
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from sponsor/employer	✅ Yes
Visa application form + payment receipt	❌
Passport-size photo	❌
Bank statement (last 6 months)	✅ If not in English
Flight and hotel bookings	❌
Travel insurance (optional)	✅ If not in English
Birth/marriage certificate (if applying as family)	✅ Yes (if not in English or Arabic)

Note: All documents in Arabic must be translated into English by a certified translator, and the translation should include: Translator's full name and contact info A statement that the translation is accurate The date of the translation

✅ Step 5: Attend Appointment

At TLS contact, you will:

• Submit biometrics (photo and fingerprints)

• Submit all required and translated documents

  
  

✅ Step 6: Wait for a Decision

• Standard processing: ~15 working days

• Priority service: ~5 working days (with extra fee)

• You’ll be notified via email or SMS

  
  

✅ Step 7: Collect Your Passport

Once processed, you can either:

• Collect the passport from the center

• Opt for delivery service (if available)