Below is a template letter that I have used when applying for my visa and it has proven to be successful most times.

To

Visa officer

High commission

(Country) Embassy, (City)

Dear Sir,

My name is (Full Name), a (Nationality) citizen, born in (birthplace) on (birthdate), and currently residing in (hometown) for the past (No.of years). I’m currently working as a (Job Title) for (Company Name), since (Joining Date).

My parents, brothers, and sisters are residing in (City, Country). (Mention some family background)

I am (marital status) to a (Nationality of Partner) citizen since (Date). ***Use this line only if you have a partner.
My total earning is ($$$) per month hence I am able to gather more than enough funds for my expenses in (Country). Combined with my income and credit card limit up to ($$$), I can easily afford this trip considering that I am a low budget backpacker.
My passion for traveling (Elaborate on this as much as possible to show your genuine purpose of travel). I have visited (Mention all countries visited). I do not have any criminal record in (Home Country) or any other countries that I have visited.
Having considered my travel history, strong family ties back in (Home Country), lack of criminal record, well paying and genuine occupation, and a healthy amount of funds for my travel, I sincerely request that you could grant me a (Visa Type) to (Country). I am a passionate low budget backpacker and I love to travel as you can see from my travel history.

I hold enough funds to bear all the expenses mentioned in this. I undertake and assure you that I will not remain in (Country) further than the period allowed for my stay and that I will return to (Home Country) as stated by the condition of the visa.

Should you need any further clarification or information, please feel free to contact me.

Name:

Nationality:

Passport No.:

Contact No.:

Email Address:

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I’m going to list down the mistakes I’ve made and heard of so hopefully others won’t make the same mistake.

1. Filling an Application – Sometimes, we take applications too lightly that we miss or forget a piece of information. Be completely thorough and recheck at least 3 times.

My Irish visa got refused because I listed 2 out of 3 visa refusals. It was an honest mistake but they didn’t accept my appeal.

2. Dummy Hotel Booking – Cancel the booking only after the visa application process is completed.

My UK application got refused due to canceling the booking whilst the visa was under process and many other reasons.

3. Numer of Entries – It’s the simplest yet might be overlooked.

I had completely forgotten to apply for multiple entries until I have exited the country I needed to return to. I ended having to waste time and money in a different country applying for a new visa.

4. Bank Statement – Avoid one-time big deposit without clarification. Deposit over time or ask the bank to specify the big deposit is from Personal Savings to avoid unclarified cash deposit.

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It’s not something I am proud of but it’s not something that would stop me from traveling and continuously try.

I also want to keep track of them in order to avoid forgetting any of the refusals in my future visa applications. The list keeps getting longer and it could easily be forgotten.

I forgot one of my visa refusals while applying for a visa to Ireland which cost me with another refusal.

1. Sweden (2015) – Sweden was not satisfied that I genuinely intend to stay temporarily and return to Saudi Arabia

2. The United Kingdom (2016) – The UK was not satisfied that I genuinely intend to stay temporarily and return to Saudi Arabia

3. Armenia (2017) – Refused online but received on arrival

4. The United Kingdom (2017) – The UK was not satisfied that I genuinely intend to stay temporarily and return to Saudi Arabia

5. Ireland (2017) –  I have previously acquired one, this one was refused because I forgot to mention one of the countries who refused my visa and they didn’t believe that it slipped my mind.

6. Syria (2017) – The embassy doesn’t believe Tourism as a valid reason, hence they rejected my documents and did not submit them to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Syria

7. New Zealand (2018) –  New Zealand was not satisfied that I genuinely intend to stay temporarily and return to Saudi Arabia

8. Australia (2018) – Australia was not satisfied that I genuinely intend to stay temporarily and return to Saudi Arabia

9. Iran (2018) – The embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Iran does not know the reason for my visa refusal.

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1. Iran – We were eligible for visa on arrival until it suddenly changed to Admission Refused recently in 2018.
2. Kuwait – Regardless of your GCC residence status. I am a GCC resident but I am still not allowed to enter Kuwait
3. Libya
4. The United States – We all know why 🙂

I hope the list ends right here and for the above countries to soon lift the ban on Yemenis.

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Visa Fee: 237 AED

Process Time: 1 to 2 business days

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1. Filled application form
2. Hotel booking
3. Return ticket reservation
4. Employment letter authenticated by the  Chamber of  Commerce
5. Passport copy
6. Iqama copy
7. Passport size photo

Visa Fee: 135 SAR/ Single Entry

Process Time: 2-3 business days

Website: www.lebanonconsulate-jeddah.com

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/aCUYUNzgtZ52

Personal experience: I was given an appointment to collect my passport, however it was not ready because the consul wanted to interview me in person prior to approving the visa. Fortunately, he approved it and it was ready the following day.

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Apply online https://www.evisa.gov.bh/

Visa Fee: 250 SAR

Travel by Land:

Requirements: The traveler must be a dependent or carry a permit letter from their guardian that they are allowed to travel.

Visa Fee: FREE!

Personal Experience: The consulate informed me that I would need to pay 50 SAR and get it on arrival at the border. Turns out, it is FREE!

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Visa Fee: 40 JOD (on arrival)

Personal Experience: I went to the visa on arrival counter and handed out my passport and 40 JOD. The worker handed my money back and told me that it’s free for Yemenis! Yay!

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1. Filled Application Form 
2. Employment letter authenticated by Chamber of Commerce
3. 6 months bank statement
4. Travel Insurance
5. Original letters of previous visa refusals
6. Hotel booking
7. Return ticket reservation
8. Passport photos
9. Passport copy of all pages (including blank ones)
10. Iqama copy
11. A letter stating your purpose of visit – Check the sample here

Visa Fee: 265 SAR / Single Entry

Process time: 1 month – 3 months

Location: Riyadh. If you reside outside Riyadh, courier all your documents through DHL.

Contact: +96611 4882300 / +966 556839805

Personal Experience: I was anticipating a rejection as I was rejected for Schengen & UK previously. The consulate called me personally and informed me that my visa was ready! I was ecstatic and over the moon! I believe the letter helps a lot in boosting my visa application for approval. I highly recommend writing a full-page letter stating your purpose of visit, your plan during your stay and ensure them that you will return back to the country you reside.

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