Rihab Ben Hnina
2 months ago
★★★★★
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! 🤩
- Free consultationbefore you apply
- Consultation & file prepYou submit to the embassy — we support
Hussam Alsheikh
4 months ago
★★★★★
I thank you guys especially mrs. Aya which helped and supported me with fast service really and simple steps and requirements.
Ghiath Hajja
9 months ago
★★★★★
My experience with this visa service office was exceptional in every way. From the first contact until receiving my visa, the process was smooth and highly professional.
Noura S
9 months ago
★★★★★
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11 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 an Australian visa for Saudi nationals and residents in Saudi Arabia — from opening an ImmiAccount and filling the application, to booking your VFS appointment in Saudi Arabia and following the decision.
We guide you in choosing the visa category that best matches your travel purpose (tourism, family visit, medical, attending conferences, etc.).
Processing time
3 to 6 weeks (depending on visa type and application volume at VFS Saudi Arabia)
Embassy fee
Starts from 650 SAR
Requirements
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months
- Older passports and any previous visas with stamps for the last 10 years
- Iqama copy valid for 6 months (for residents)
- Re-entry permit valid for 6 months (for residents)
- Salary letter — chamber-of-commerce certified for private-sector employers; no certification needed for government employers
- Employment contract from the Qiwa platform
- Bank statement for the last 6 months, stamped by the bank in English
- Social-insurance certificate from GOSI
- National address from Absher
- Personal ID (both sides)
- Birth certificate (for minors)
- Invitation letter from a company or person in Australia (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 complete your ImmiAccount application via the official portal, pay the embassy fees, and book your biometrics appointment at VFS Global in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah).
We follow the application through to a decision.
Visa types
We assist Saudi nationals and residents with every Australian visa category:
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
For tourism, visiting family or friends in Australia, typically for stays up to 3 months.
Family Visit Visa (Subclass 600)
For visiting a family member residing in Australia, based on an invitation.
Business Visit Visa (Subclass 600)
For meetings, conferences, and business activities in Australia.
Embassy
📍 Diplomatic Quarter, Diplomats Street, Riyadh – Saudi Arabia
📞 +966 11 250 0900
Application steps
Choose the right Australian visa type
Start by identifying the visa category that matches your purpose of travel — for tourism, family visits, and business, Saudis typically use the Visitor Visa Subclass 600. Subclasses include: Tourist stream, Business Visitor stream, Sponsored Family stream, or Approved Destination Status. Subclass 600 allows stays of 3, 6, or 12 months depending on the case, and the decision is issued by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Create an ImmiAccount
Open the official ImmiAccount portal, create an account, and select Visitor Visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream (apply outside Australia). Everything is online: completion, document upload, and payment. For the full Tourist stream guide see the Tourist stream overseas page.
Fill the application and upload documents
Inside ImmiAccount, complete the questionnaire fully and upload electronic copies of:
- Passport valid for 6 months past departure, with at least one blank page.
- Iqama copy (for residents) or Saudi national ID (for Saudi nationals).
- Recent photo to Australian visa specifications.
- Bank statement stamped for the last 3–6 months proving financial means.
- Letter from your employer + recent salary certificate.
- Round-trip flight booking and hotel reservation covering the entire stay.
- Cover letter explaining the purpose of travel and trip plan.
- Sponsorship and invitation letter if applying under Sponsored Family stream.Pay the embassy fees
Pay the Visa Application Charge (VAC) electronically at the end of the application on ImmiAccount via credit card. Fees vary by visa category (tourism is typically around AUD 200, business is lower, Sponsored Family is higher). Fees are non-refundable even if the application is refused.
Submit biometrics if requested
After submission you may receive a Biometrics Letter to give biometrics at the Australian VFS Global centre in Riyadh (AVAC). Book an appointment and attend with your passport and the letter. Biometrics aren't requested from every applicant — but if requested they must be completed within the specified deadline.
Track processing on ImmiAccount
The Department of Home Affairs reviews the application. Standard processing time for Subclass 600 Tourist stream is around 35 days for 90% of applications, varying by season and document completeness. Track your application and update documents on ImmiAccount. For general queries see the visa section of the Australian Embassy in Riyadh or contact the GSC on +61 2 6196 0196.
Receive the decision and travel
When the decision is issued, you receive a Grant Notice email — the Australian visa is fully electronic (eVisa) and is not stickered into the passport. Print the letter or save it on your phone to present at check-in and arrival. The visa is linked to your passport number, so if you renew your passport before travelling you must transfer the visa via ImmiAccount.
