Nowadays many peoples like to move to Europe such as an Italy, French, Portugal, and other Schengen countries.   

However, the process of getting a Schengen visa can be long and complicated, and sometimes even getting a visa does not guarantee that you will be allowed to enter Europe.  

If you are a Saudi national and you want to visit Europe, you will need to obtain a Schengen visa from a consulate or embassy of a Schengen country located in Saudi Arabia.  The application process for a Schengen visa can be time-consuming and requires that you submit a number of documents, so it is important to start the process as early as possible.  

Once you have obtained a Schengen visa, you will be able to travel to any of the Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a six-month period.

What does Schengen Mean?

The Schengen Area is an area comprising 26 European countries that have officially abolished all passports and all other types of border control at their mutual borders. The area mostly functions as a single country for international travel purposes, with a common visa policy.

List Of Schengen Countries In 2022

There’re 26 countries in Europe that have agreed to allow free movement of people between them. These countries are known as the Schengen Area, and they include:

1. Austria
2. Belgium
3. Czech Republic
4. Denmark
5. Estonia
6. Finland
7. France
8. Germany
9. Greece
10. Hungary
11. Iceland
12. Italy
13. Latvia
14. Liechtenstein
15. Lithuania
16. Luxembourg
17. Malta
18. Netherlands
19. Norway
20. Poland
21. Portugal
22. Slovakia
23. Slovenia
24. Spain
25. Sweden
26. Switzerland

If you are planning to visit Europe from Saudi Arabia, you will need to obtain a Schengen visa from the consulate or embassy of one of the Schengen countries located in Saudi Arabia.

Procedure# 1: Iqama Holder To Visit Europe From Saudi Arabia

The legal way to visit Europe from Saudi Arabia is safe by applying for a Schengen visa from the Embassy of the country you want to visit. It is a multiple-entry visa that will allow the holder to travel to any of the Schengen countries for tourism or business for up to 90 days within a six-month period.

To apply for a Schengen visa, you will need to submit the following documents:

• A completed application form
• A valid passport or travel document
• Two recent passport-size photos
• A cover letter outlining the purpose of your trip
• Proof of travel insurance
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of financial means
• A flight itinerary

Once you have gathered all of the required documents, you can submit your application to the consulate or embassy of the Schengen country you wish to visit. The processing time for Schengen visa applications can vary, so it is important to submit your application well in advance of your planned travel date.

If your application is approved, you will be issued a Schengen visa, which will allow you to travel to any of the Schengen countries for tourism or business for up to 90 days within a six-month period.

Procedure# 2: Iqama Holder To Visit Europe From Saudi Arabia

This procedure can be tricky, However, If you’re an Iqama holder and your Iqama sponsor is a kapeel then your Kafeel can apply for the Europe or Schengen visa on the Iqama holder’s behalf if the Iqama holder meets the following requirements:

• Iqama should be valid for at least 6 months.
• Iqama holders should have a valid passport.
• Iqama holders should have a return ticket.
• Iqama holders should have travel insurance.
• Iqama holders should have enough money to support his/her stay in Europe.

If you meet the above requirements, then your sponsor can apply for the Europe visa on your behalf. Otherwise, you can follow the next procedure.

Procedure# 3: Iqama Holder To Visit Europe From Saudi Arabia

The procedure is easy, once your kapeel visits any of the Schengen countries in Europe and he can make your visa together. That means you can visit Europe with your kapeel. However, this only works if your Iqama is valid for at least six months or above.

But, if you want to go to Europe without your sponsor, you need to have a work visa or residence permit from any of the Schengen countries. Once you have that, you can travel to any of the Schengen countries without a visa for up to 90 days. 

Conclusion

There are three different procedures that an Iqama holder can follow in order to visit Europe from Saudi Arabia. The first and most straightforward method is to apply for a Schengen visa from the consulate or embassy of the Schengen country you wish to visit.

The second method is to have your sponsor apply for the Europe visa on your behalf if you meet the requirements. 

And the third method is Iqama holders can visit Europe with their kapeel together or if you have a residence permit (work permit). 

But, the most important thing is that you need to have a valid Iqama in order to visit Europe from Saudi Arabia.