Overview
Choosing the right visa type is half the process. A family visit visa carries entirely different conditions from a business visa; a work visa passes through both the labor office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and a tourist visa follows its own electronic track. Applying under the wrong category means rejection and lost fees.
Rapture first helps you identify the visa type that actually fits your case, then assembles the file with the required attested documents, files through the relevant official platform, and tracks the application until the visa is issued.
We handle family and personal visit visas, business visas for partners and clients, work visas for recruited employees, and Umrah and tourist visas — clarifying the expected timeline and fees for each type before we start.
Who is this service for?
- Residents wanting to host family members on a visit visa
- Companies bringing in partners or clients on business visas
- Employers recruiting staff on work visas
- Travellers performing Umrah or visiting the Kingdom as tourists
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least six months for the visa applicant
- Photograph on a white background
- Attested proof of relationship (for family visit visas)
- Invitation letter and commercial registration (for business visas)
- Valid iqama and proof of income (for the resident host)
- Labor office approval and recruitment visa (for work visas)
How the process works
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Identify the right visa type
We review the purpose of the visit and the family or commercial relationship, and determine the visa category whose conditions you actually meet — avoiding rejection.
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Prepare and attest documents
We assemble the required documents and manage attestation by the competent authorities and embassy where needed, since missing attestation is the most common cause of refusal.
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File through the official platform
We submit through the relevant platform — the visa platform, Enjaz, or the tourism portal — depending on the visa type.
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Follow up to issuance
We track the application and respond to any queries raised by the issuing authority until the visa is issued and delivered to you electronically.
Expected turnaround
Three to fifteen working days depending on visa type, the visitor's nationality and completeness of attestations.
Frequently asked questions
What are the conditions for a family visit visa?
The host must hold a valid iqama, prove the family relationship with an attested document, and meet the income and profession thresholds set by the authority. Conditions vary by degree of relationship.
How long is a visit visa valid?
Visit visas are usually issued for one to six months, single or multiple entry. The permitted stay inside the Kingdom is separate from the visa's own validity period.
Can a visit visa be converted to residency?
A visit visa is not directly converted into a work residency in standard cases. Obtaining a work iqama requires a work visa issued through the labor office under an establishment file.
What are the most common reasons for visa refusal?
Chiefly: missing attestation on the relationship document, the host failing the profession or income threshold, passport data conflicting with the application, or prior violations recorded against the visitor.