Al Fifa for Embassy Services

            UK

Important Change to Applying for Visas - 6 November 2007

From Tuesday 6 November 2007, all applications must be made through one of the new Visas Application Centers (UK-VAC) in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar.

From this date, UK VAC will also be collecting biometric information (electronic fingerscans and a live photograph) as part of the application process. This means that all visa applicants will need to attend the new Visa Application Centre in person to submit their application form, pay their visa fee and have their biometrics taken. There will be female section to serve female applicants operated by female employees.

For Customers in Eastern Province can bring (optional)  their Visa Request to Al Fifa Office  as normal where Al Fifa will:

·          Verify all requirements and collect required information.

·          Al Fifa will submit Visa Request Online.

·          Applicants will receive back all documents along with copy of the online reference number.

·          Al Fifa will make an appointment for applicants to visit UK-VAC khobar.

·          Al Fifa team will escort the applicants on the appointment time at UK-VAC in Khobar.

·          Applicants will inform UK-VAC that Al Fifa will collect the passports when ready.

·          Al Fifa will collect the passport from UK-VAC Khobar and deliver to Al Fifa originated office.

·          Al Fifa will contact the applicants for passport delivery.

The expected duration is as follow:

·          Receiving requires, register online and book an appointment      -           one day.

·          Visiting UK-VAC Khobar      –          one day (actual stay will be 20 to 30 minutes only)

·          Receiving back the passport from VAC Khobar           -           2 to 3 days.

·          Sending passports to Al Fifa office and contacting the applicants for delivery   –    one day.

·          Total duration   -     5 to 6 working days.

The Visa Application Centers will be open from Saturday - Wednesday, 10.00 to 18.00.

Customers in other regions will have the same service but without an escort (until further notice)

Visa requirements can be found below

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Form Code	Content
VAF1 2006	Application Form for a Non-Settlement Visa ( Tourist & Business)
VAF2	Application Form for a Settlement Visa
VAF3	Application Form for a Direct Airside Transit Visa
VAF4	Application Form for a Right of Abode Form
VAF5	Application Form for an Overseas Territory Visa
VAF6	Application Form for a ECAA
APP C1	Application for Passport renewal (Ages 16 up)
APP C2	Application for Passport renewal (Age under 16)
Requirements Student	PDF (for Student)
Requirements Tourist and Business	PDF (for Tourist and Business)
Re New Passport UK	Link to Embassy
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