Saudi Embassy in the UK: e-visa waiver does not apply in some cases

Saudi Arabia’s embassy in the United Kingdom has clarified that the UK electronic visa waiver for Saudi citizens does not guarantee entry into the country in three instances, even if their application was approved.

The embassy indicated that the approval of the electronic visa waiver does not guarantee the entry of Saudi citizens who have previously been refused entry visas, asked by the authorities to leave the UK because of a criminal record, or whose length of stay during a previous visit to the UK exceeded the permitted period.

The Saudi Embass in London strongly advised applicants to apply for a regular British visa to avoid any impediments upon arrival, calling for contacts in emergency cases, God forbid, on the Saudi Arabian Affairs phone through the number (00447799519495).