Canadian visa extension for Saudi nationals

Saudi nationals may now be issued multiple-entry visas for Canada with an extended validity, the Canadian ambassador to Saudi Arabia announced.

Previously, a Canadian Visa was valid for a maximum of 18 months but the extension means Saudi nationals may enter Canada to study or work as many times as they wish for up to five years.

“The new visa regulations will greatly facilitate movement between our countries, promote better understanding and bolster our strong relationship. It will be easier for Saudis studying in Canada to travel back and forth and for Saudi business people to work with their Canadian partners," said David Chatterson, Canadian ambassador to the Kingdom.

There are currently around 8,200 Saudi students in Canada, and around 2,000 additional students are expected to study in Canada this year.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is Canada’s second-largest trading partner in the region.

The Canadian Visa Bureau is an independent consulting company specialising in helping people lodge their Canadian immigration applications with the Canadian Embassy.