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2 months ago
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Excellent service! The agency helped me with every step of getting my Hayya Visa quickly and smoothly. All information was accurate and clear. Highly recommended! 🤩
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4 months ago
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9 months ago
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9 months ago
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Apply yourself — or save the hassle and call us
This page has a full step-by-step guide so you can apply to the embassy on your own. But one mistake on the form, a missing translation, or a weak financial file can cost you the visa. Call us first — your consultation is free. We review your case, prepare the complete file with correct forms, certified translation, and embassy-grade travel insurance, and coach you for the interview — so when you submit, your file is at its strongest. The visa decision and issue date rest solely with the embassy.
Trip Away offers an end-to-end service for obtaining a Canadian visa for Saudi nationals and residents in Saudi Arabia — from filling the online application and preparing documents, through to booking your VFS appointment in Riyadh or Jeddah, and following the application until a decision is issued.
We guide you in choosing the right visa type (tourism, family visit, study, or business visit) based on your situation.
Processing time
2 to 12 weeks (depending on visa type and VFS centre application volume)
Embassy fee
Starts from 650 SAR
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months past the travel date
- Older passports with visas and stamps for the last 5 years
- Electronic copy of a recent passport-size photo (white background)
- Bank statement stamped for the last 6 months with a balance of SAR 30,000, in English
- Salary letter — chamber-of-commerce certified for private-sector employers; no certification needed for government employers
- Iqama copy valid for 6 months (for residents)
- Re-entry permit valid for 6 months (for residents)
- National address from Absher
- Family register
- Birth certificate (for minors)
- Invitation letter + host documents (if applicable)
Some requirements vary by visa type — contact us so we can determine the right category and start preparing your file.
Embassy appointments
We book your biometrics appointment at the VFS Global centre in Riyadh or Jeddah, fill the online application, and pay the embassy fees.
We follow your application through to a decision.
Visa types
We assist Saudi nationals and residents with every Canadian visa category:
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
For tourism, visiting family or friends, or attending business meetings in Canada for a limited period.
Study Permit
For enrolling at Canadian universities and institutes — requires acceptance from a designated learning institution.
Transit Visa
For passing through Canadian airports to another destination within 48 hours.
Business Visa
For attending conferences and business meetings in Canada — requires an official invitation.
Embassy
📍 Diplomatic Quarter, Diplomats Street, Riyadh – Saudi Arabia
📞 +966 11 202 3288
🌐 https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/saudi_arabia-arabie_saoudite/
Application steps
Choose the right Canadian visa type
Start by identifying the visa category that matches your purpose of travel — tourism (Visitor Visa / TRV), business, medical, study (Study Permit), or work (Work Permit). Most Saudis need the temporary resident visa (TRV) for visits, often issued multiple-entry for up to 10 years (or until passport expiry). For an overview of categories see the official Visit Canada section on Canada.ca.
Create an account and submit the application on IRCC
Open an IRCC online account with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Fill the visitor visa application on the Apply for a Visitor Visa portal, upload electronic documents, and pay the embassy fees by credit card. After submission you receive a Biometrics Instruction Letter (BIL) by email asking you to visit the VFS Canada centre in Saudi Arabia to give biometrics.
Prepare the required documents
Review the full document checklist on the Visitor Visa application page on Canada.ca, and prepare:
- Passport valid for at least the expected stay duration, with at least one blank page.
- Iqama copy (for residents) or Saudi national ID (for Saudi nationals).
- Recent photo to IRCC specifications.
- Bank statement stamped for the last 6 months.
- Letter from your employer + recent salary certificate.
- Round-trip flight booking and hotel reservation covering the entire stay.
- Invitation letter if the visit is family-related.
- Cover letter explaining the purpose of travel and trip plan.
In-person attendance is mandatory at the biometrics stage.Book the biometrics appointment at VFS Canada
After receiving the Biometrics Instruction Letter (BIL) from IRCC, book an appointment at one of the VFS Canada centres in Riyadh, Jeddah, or Khobar. You must give biometrics within 30 days of the BIL date. To find the nearest centre officially, use the Find a VAC tool from Canada.ca.
Attend the biometrics appointment
Attend the VFS centre with your passport, the BIL letter, and the biometrics fee receipt (if not paid with the IRCC application). Ten-finger biometrics and a face photo are taken, and the data is sent electronically to IRCC. Biometrics are valid for 10 years for visit, study, and work applications. You may also submit your passport here if requested later for visa-sticker issuance.
Track processing at IRCC
IRCC reviews the application. Processing time varies by season and demand; check the official processing-times tool on Canada.ca for an accurate estimate. Track your application via your IRCC portal account. If your passport is requested for visa-sticker issuance, you will receive a Passport Request (PPR) letter.
Submit your passport and collect the visa
When the PPR letter is issued, submit your passport to the VFS centre where you applied. The passport is returned with the visa sticker via VFS or courier within days to a few weeks. Before travelling, check the visa data (name, number of entries, validity dates, residency type) and keep copies of your bookings and insurance to present to CBSA on arrival.
