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VFS Global in Saudi Arabia: Everything Residents Need to Know

  • Writer: Jeddah Translation Office
    Jeddah Translation Office
  • Jul 11
  • 3 min read
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If you’re living in Saudi Arabia and helping a family member, employee, or visitor apply for a visa abroad, chances are you’ll need to go through VFS Global—the trusted partner for embassies and consulates in the Kingdom.


In this guide by JCT Translation Office, we explain how VFS Global offices in Saudi Arabia work, what services they offer, and how you can avoid rejection by preparing your documents correctly—especially if translation is required.


📌 What Is VFS Global Saudi Arabia?

VFS Global is an official outsourcing partner for embassies and foreign missions. In Saudi Arabia, it operates visa application centers on behalf of countries like:

  • UK

  • Canada

  • Schengen countries (Germany, Italy, France, Spain, etc.)

  • India

  • Philippines

  • Australia

  • Turkey

  • China

  • South Africa

  • And many more


These centers allow applicants to submit visa documents, provide biometric data, and track their applications without visiting the embassy directly.


📍 Locations of VFS Global in Saudi Arabia

There are three major VFS centers in the Kingdom:

  • VFS Global Riyadh – Centrally located and serves most embassies

  • VFS Global Jeddah – Covers the western region including Makkah and Madinah

  • VFS Global Khobar – Serves the Eastern Province (Dammam, Jubail, Dhahran)


🧾 Services Offered by VFS Global in Saudi Arabia

If you or someone you’re helping needs a visa for travel abroad, here’s what VFS handles:

  • Visa application form submission

  • Biometric enrollment (fingerprints, photos)

  • Collection of supporting documents

  • Return of passport via courier

  • Premium services (SMS tracking, translation assistance, courier pickup)


🛑 Avoid Visa Rejection: Translation Is Crucial

Many embassies require certain documents to be translated before submission. This includes:

Document Type

Translation Required?

Birth Certificate

✅ Yes – Arabic to English (or vice versa)

Marriage Certificate

✅ Yes – Sworn Translation

Educational Certificates

✅ Yes – Especially for study/work visas

Bank statements

❌ Usually not required

Police Clearance

✅ Sometimes

Medical Records

✅ Often required in English

Incorrect or unofficial translations are one of the top reasons for visa delays or rejections at VFS centers in Saudi Arabia.


🛡️ Why Choose JCT Translation Office?

At JCT Translation Office, we specialize in certified and sworn translations (Arabic <> English) for all types of visa applications handled by VFS Global.


What we offer:

  • ✅ Certified translations accepted by all embassies in Saudi Arabia

  • ✅ Fast turnaround – same day delivery available

  • ✅ Professional formatting as per embassy/VFS requirements

  • ✅ Experience with UK, Schengen, Canadian, Australian, and Asian visa applications

  • ✅ Support across Saudi cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Dammam, Jubail, Madinah

📦 Need urgent translation for your VFS appointment? Contact us today via WhatsApp or email, and we’ll take care of it.

🧭 How to Book a VFS Appointment in Saudi Arabia

Here's a quick guide if you’re helping someone book a visa through VFS Global:

  1. Visit https://visa.vfsglobal.com/

  2. Select the country you want to travel to

  3. Choose Saudi Arabia as the application location

  4. Create an account and fill in the required information

  5. Book an appointment at your nearest VFS center (Riyadh, Jeddah, or Khobar)

  6. Upload scanned documents and bring originals + translations on your appointment day


📞 Need Help With Visa Translations? Contact JCT Translation Today

We’re your trusted translation partner for all VFS Global requirements in Saudi Arabia.



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