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Work Visa (Employment Visa)

For expatriates coming to Saudi Arabia for employment with a Saudi employer.

2-8 weeks
1-2 years (renewable)
11 required documents

Original passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages

6+ months from travel date
Ensure passport is in good condition with no damage to data pages

Recent passport-sized photos (4.5x3.5cm) with white background

Photos should be taken within the last 6 months. No glasses or head coverings (unless religious)

Official birth certificate

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May be required for some nationalities or positions

Official job offer from Saudi employer with salary and position details

Should include job title, salary, and contract duration

Visa number issued to your employer by Saudi MOL

Your employer will provide this. It's a pre-approval number from the Ministry of Labor

Signed employment contract in Arabic and English

Review carefully - ensure it matches the job offer terms

Authorization for employer to process visa on your behalf

Notarization

Highest educational qualification (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD)

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Must be attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Saudi Embassy in your country

Official academic transcripts

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Professional certifications relevant to your job (IT certs, etc.)

Apostille
Especially important for healthcare, engineering, and IT roles

Complete medical exam from an approved medical center

3 months from examination date
Must be done at a GAMCA-approved medical center in your country

Negative HIV test result

Included in the GAMCA medical examination

Negative test results for Hepatitis B and C

Clear chest X-ray to check for TB

Certificate of no criminal record from your home country

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6 months from issue date
Required from all countries where you lived for more than 6 months in the past 10 years

Important Notes

  • -All documents must be attested in the following order: 1) Notary, 2) State Authentication, 3) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 4) Saudi Embassy
  • -Processing times vary by country and employer
  • -Your employer is responsible for most of the Saudi-side processing
  • -Keep copies of all documents for your records

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