Money Proof for a Saudi Student Visa
The Saudi student visa asks you to show you can pay your tuition and living costs, or to give a money guarantee (a signed letter from the person or group who will pay). Your university tells you how much to show.
How Much Money to Show
The rule asks for proof you can pay tuition and living costs, or a guarantee.
What to Add Up
Show you can pay tuition and living costs.
- Your tuition for the time your university names.
- Your living costs.
- VAT (a sales tax), if your university adds it.
Fee Examples to Plan With
- Alfaisal University: bachelor's tuition is Saudi riyals (SAR) 94,000 a year (about 25,067 US dollars before VAT).
- Alfaisal University: the whole master's course costs SAR 200,000 (about 53,333 US dollars before VAT).
- 1 US dollar is fixed at SAR 3.75.
What You Can Show
The Saudi rule accepts proof you can pay, or a guarantee.
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From your Saudi university or the scholarship body.
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Shows what it covers: tuition, housing, living.
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Show enough to pay tuition and living costs.
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Ask your university how recent they must be.
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A signed letter from the person or group who will pay.
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Ask your university for the exact form it accepts.
Simple Rules for Your Papers
Each university and visa centre may add its own rules.
For Every Paper
Language
In English, or with a certified English translation.
Match
Names and numbers should match your passport and admission letter.
Good to Know
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Ask your university: Ask your university how much money to show.
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Under 18: A parent or guardian also gives written consent.
When You Show It
Money proof comes up at two points.
Two Points
1Admission
Timing: When you apply
Some universities ask how you will pay when you apply.
2Visa
Timing: After admission
You show money proof with your visa papers.
Tips
Keep copies of everything.
Ask your university for its money list before you collect papers.
Common Mistakes
These slow down a visa.
Common Error
Showing living costs only
How to Avoid
Show you can pay both tuition and living costs.
Common Error
Papers not in English
How to Avoid
Add a certified English translation.
Also Watch For
Forgetting VAT
Some universities add 15% VAT (a sales tax) for non-Saudi students. Include it when you add up fees.
Tip
If you have a full scholarship, your scholarship letter is your money proof. You do not need a big bank balance.
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