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L-1 Visa Approvals in Saudi Arabia

How many L-1 visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Saudi Arabia approved, by fiscal year and by post. Every visa issued is an approved application.

The State Department publishes issuance counts for this visa class but not refusals, so there is no approval rate to report and none is shown. Figures run from March 2017 to September 2025.

Visas approved per year: Saudi Arabia

Totals by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, so FY2025 covers October 2024 to September 2025. Refusals are not published for this visa class, so an approval rate cannot be shown.

052104156208Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 113 approved113FY17FY2018: 184 approved184FY18FY2019: 185 approved185FY19FY2020: 53 approved53FY20FY2021: 69 approved69FY21FY2022: 149 approved149FY22FY2023: 191 approved191FY23FY2024: 208 approved208FY24FY2025: 172 approved172FY25

172

FY2025

208

Peak (FY2024)

-17.3%

vs FY2024

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How Saudi Arabia compares for L-1 visas

Against every country that received a L-1 visa in FY2025.

#64

of 168 countries

72

Approved in FY2025

<0.1%

Of the world total

77,144

Issued worldwide

Fewest (168th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Saudi Arabia approves the most

L-1 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 172 issued across Saudi Arabia.

  • Dhahran8348.3%
  • Riyadh6638.4%
  • Jeddah2313.4%

How each Saudi Arabia consulate has changed

L-1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

DhahranRiyadhJeddah
03569104138Visas approvedFiscal yearDhahran, FY2017: 68 approvedDhahran, FY2018: 138 approvedDhahran, FY2019: 105 approvedDhahran, FY2020: 26 approvedDhahran, FY2021: 32 approvedDhahran, FY2022: 68 approvedDhahran, FY2023: 96 approvedDhahran, FY2024: 133 approvedDhahran, FY2025: 83 approvedRiyadh, FY2017: 33 approvedRiyadh, FY2018: 29 approvedRiyadh, FY2019: 55 approvedRiyadh, FY2020: 21 approvedRiyadh, FY2021: 4 approvedRiyadh, FY2022: 12 approvedRiyadh, FY2023: 55 approvedRiyadh, FY2024: 60 approvedRiyadh, FY2025: 66 approvedJeddah, FY2017: 12 approvedJeddah, FY2018: 17 approvedJeddah, FY2019: 25 approvedJeddah, FY2020: 6 approvedJeddah, FY2021: 33 approvedJeddah, FY2022: 69 approvedJeddah, FY2023: 40 approvedJeddah, FY2024: 15 approvedJeddah, FY2025: 23 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When L-1 visas are approved in Saudi Arabia

Average approvals per calendar month across 6 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Jan.

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14
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Calendar months, not fiscal. A busy month means more applications competing for the same interview slots, not a better chance of approval.

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-613426294
Feb-592261068
Mar691522610618
Apr1014121451179
May101412-439127
Jun161814-85655
Jul162820-866134
Aug20711-1412446
Sep443157953
Oct1498-2992-
Nov6321410191-
Dec20115-15315-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY2025172▼17.3%
FY2024208▲8.9%
FY2023191▲28.2%
FY2022149▲115.9%
FY202169▲30.2%
FY202053▼71.4%
FY2019185▲0.5%
FY2018184▲62.8%
FY2017113—

Consulate-Specific Data

Dhahran
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for L-1 visas in Saudi Arabia?
There is no published approval rate for L-1 visas. The State Department reports how many visas it issued but not how many it refused, and a rate needs both. This page shows the issuance counts that genuinely exist for Saudi Arabia.
How many L-1 visas does Saudi Arabia get?
The tables and charts above show issuances by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, and where the data allows, by individual consulate. These counts come directly from the State Department's monthly issuance tables.
What factors affect L-1 visa approval in Saudi Arabia?
Factors include the completeness and accuracy of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the specific consulate's workload and policies. Common reasons for refusal include missing documents, insufficient ties to home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a L-1 visa in Saudi Arabia?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips provided above, and consider seeking professional guidance if you have a complex case.
Where does this visa data come from?
All figures are sourced from published U.S. Department of State statistics. We update them as new monthly and annual tables are released.

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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: These are counts of visas issued, taken from the State Department’s monthly issuance tables. No approval rate is shown because refusals are not published per country or per post, and a rate cannot be calculated without them. Figures exclude cases under administrative processing and are subject to reporting delays.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.

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