Obtaining Visas for Professional Drivers Transporting to Saudi Arabia

Dear Member,
With reference to the letter sent to our Chamber by TOBB, with Iraq's implementation of the TIR system as of 1 April 2025, vehicles of our country have begun transport operations to onward countries using the Iraq transit route. In this context, it has become possible to carry out uninterrupted road transport to Saudi Arabia using the Iraq transit route.
The letter received from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure states that trial journeys to Saudi
Arabia via Iraq using the Arar Border Gate are planned, and that for bilateral transport to Saudi Arabia, driver visa
applications must be made through agencies authorised by the Saudi Authorities; it is further stated that drivers must apply to the relevant agencies with the application form attached to our letter, a photograph and the vehicle registration certificate.

Annex: Obtaining Visas for Professional Drivers Transporting to Saudi Arabia

Kind regards,
Elazığ Chamber of Commerce and Industry