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Applying for a long-stay Caribbean visa in Saudi Arabia

If you live in Saudi Arabia and need a visa to collect your residence permit for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, find out about the rules and how to apply.

Attention: You can only apply for a long-stay visa if you have also applied for a residence permit.

Do I need a Caribbean visa?

Whether you need a long-stay Caribbean visa depends on a number of factors, including your nationality.

Check whether you need a visa

Which documents do I need?

You will need several documents for your application.

See the document checklist for a long-stay Caribbean visa

How much does a visa cost?

When you apply for a visa at a Netherlands embassy or consulate-general, you must pay a fee. You can find the fee here.

If you are applying through an external service provider, you will also pay a service fee.

How long does it take?

In most cases, you’ll be informed within 15 calendar days whether your application has been successful.

Do I need to submit my application in person?

You must always submit your application in person. Children under the age of 18 must also apply in person.

Applying for a visa in this country or region

Applying via VFS Global

You can apply for a visa at VFS Global in Riyadh, Jeddah or Al Khobar.

Book an appointment with VFS Global

Have your passport with visa sent by post

You can also have your passport with the visa sent to you, for instance by DHL or FedEx courier. You will have to pay the postage charge yourself. You arrange with your courier that they will get your card with the track & trace number. With this card the courier can pick up your new travel document at the embassy and send it to you.

Sending your passport with visa to you is at your own risk.