Business & investor visas
Saudi Visiting Investor Visa
An electronic business-visit visa for foreign investors to explore investment opportunities in the Kingdom before committing to setting up.
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Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Saudi Arabia government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Business Visit Visa - "Visiting Investor"
- Route type
- Short-term business / investment visit (e-visa)
- Issued by
- Ministry of Investment (MISA) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Eligibility
- Extended to investors from all countries (second phase)
- Purpose
- Explore investment opportunities and complete pre-setup steps
Who it is for
- Foreign investors wanting to explore opportunities in the Kingdom
- Business people meeting partners or assessing the market before setting up
- Investors preparing to establish a business and investor residence later
Requirements
- A valid passport for the required minimum period
- An application through the Invest Saudi / MISA e-services platform
- Meeting the eligibility conditions set for the Visiting Investor visa
What you can do
- Enter Saudi Arabia to explore investment opportunities
- Meet potential partners and assess the market
- Complete early setup formalities ahead of relocating or investing
How to apply
- Apply online through the Invest Saudi / MISA Visiting Investor service
- Provide passport and required details
- Receive the electronic visit visa on approval
- Use the visit to progress toward MISA licensing and investor residence
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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