It is necessary for the investor or his representative to visit the Saudi Embassy/Consulate to apply for a visa. However, it is also possible to obtain the visa via post in some countries like the United States and some European countries. More information concerning the types of visa and other entry requirements can be found on the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA website: http://www.sagia.gov.sa, the Visa Regulations and Rules section on the website of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mofa.gov.sa/Detail.asp?InNewsItemID=36407 and through the consular services of Saudi embassies. (should be hyperlinked to word)

In the US: http://www.saudiembassy.net/

In the UK: http://www.saudiembassy.org.uk/

In Germany: http://deemb.mofa.gov.sa

In France: http://www.mofa.gov.sa

In Italy: http://www.arabia-saudita.it