How a Minor Son Can Obtain a Saudi Visa on Arrival When Visiting Parents

1. Eligibility

A minor son (under 18) can receive a Visa on Arrival only if:

• He holds a South Korean passport
• He enters together with one or both parents
• The purpose of entry is tourism, not “family visit”
• He has a return ticket
• He can present proof of relationship (birth certificate)

Important: For family visit, Visa on Arrival is not allowed. Parents must apply for a MOFA Family Visit Visa instead.

2. Required Documents

• Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
• Parent’s passport
• Birth certificate (English or Arabic translation recommended)
• Return flight ticket
• Hotel booking or parent’s home address in Saudi Arabia
• Parent must accompany the minor during entry

3. How to Get the Visa on Arrival (Step-by-Step)

Step 1 — Arrive at Immigration

The minor must stand with the parent at the immigration counter.

Step 2 — Request the Visa

Tell the officer:

“We would like to request a Tourist Visa on Arrival for my son.”

Step 3 — Verification

The officer will check:

• Passports
• Birth certificate
• Travel purpose
• Return ticket
• Accommodation details

Step 4 — Payment

Visa fee is usually around 300 SAR.

Step 5 — Issuance

The visa is issued electronically:

• No physical sticker
• Passport receives an entry stamp
• Visa appears in the system automatically

4. When Visa on Arrival Is NOT Allowed

Visa on Arrival cannot be issued if:

• The purpose is family visit
• The minor travels without a parent
• Birth certificate cannot be shown
• Passport validity is less than 6 months
• Parent has already applied for a MOFA Visit Visa
• There is a previous visa violation

5. If the Purpose Is Family Visit

Then the correct process is:

1. Parent in Saudi Arabia applies for MOFA Family Visit Visa
2. After approval, the son receives the visa at a Saudi embassy or visa center
3. He enters Saudi Arabia using the approved visit visa

Visa on Arrival cannot replace this.

Quick Summary (English)

• Tourist purpose → Visa on Arrival allowed
• Family visit purpose → Visa on Arrival NOT allowed
• Minor must enter with a parent
• Birth certificate required
• Visa fee approx. 400 SAR
• Issued electronically at the airport