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List of nationalities requiring entry clearance prior to travel to the UK as a Visitor, or for any other purpose for less than six months
The British Embassy in Saudi Arabia maintains and develops relations between the UK and Saudi Arabia.
UK entry clearance visas issued overseas, 2005 to 2013, by purpose and length (excluding visitor and transit visas).
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