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Saudi Arabia

UK Visa Guide for Taraweeh

📝 Visa Required
£127
2-3 weeks
~80% Success Rate

Application Timeline

Step-by-step process with realistic timeframes

1

Gather Documents

1 week

NOC, bank statements, invitation

2

Online Application

1-2 hours

Complete visa form

3

Pay Fees

Same day

Visa fee payment

4

Biometric Appointment

1 day

VFS center Riyadh/Jeddah

5

Processing

15 working days

Standard time

6

Decision

1-3 days

Passport collection

Ramadan Planning Tip

Start your application at least 8 weeks before Ramadan begins. Processing times may be longer during peak seasons.

Complete Cost Breakdown

All fees you should budget for

Standard Visitor Visa (6 months)

Basic fee

£127

VFS Service Fee

Center fee

SAR 100-200

Priority Service (optional)

5 working days

£500
Estimated Total (Standard):£127 - £200+

*Varies based on additional services chosen

Required Documents

Essential documents for your application

Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Saudi Iqama (residence permit)
Bank statements
Employment contract
Invitation letter from UK mosque
No Objection Certificate from employer
Accommodation details

Additional Requirements

Must apply from country of residence (Saudi)
Iqama must be valid throughout trip
Employment letter from Saudi employer

Tips for a Successful Application

1Apply from Riyadh or Jeddah VFS centers
2Get NOC from Saudi employer
3Show stable Saudi employment
4Include mosque invitation on letterhead
5Strong case if you have family in home country

Common Reasons for Refusal

Avoid these pitfalls

Expired Iqama
No NOC from employer
Recent job change

Quick Facts

Visa Type:
Standard Visitor
Fee:£127
Processing:2-3 weeks
Priority:£500
Super Priority:£1,000
Success Rate:~80%
Registered Huffaaz:5

Application Centers

Riyadh
Jeddah
Al Khobar

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Important Disclaimer

This information is provided as general guidance only. Visa requirements, fees, and processing times may change without notice. Always verify current requirements on the official UK government website before applying.

LastMinuteTaraweeh is not a visa consultancy. We provide this information to help Huffaaz plan their journey to the UK for Taraweeh.