All About Saudi Arabia Work Visa Process A to Z #saudivisa

A Saudi Arabia work visa is a multi-stage process where your employer—known as your sponsor—drives the initial approvals through the Saudi Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). 1. Pre-Arrival Process • Secure a Job Offer: Accept an employment contract from a MOFA-certified Saudi employer or sponsor. • Employer Visa Sponsorship: Your sponsor registers your contract and details through government platforms like Qiwa (Ministry of Labor) to secure your Work Permit Approval and a Visa Authorization Number. • GAMCA Medical Examination: Once you have the visa number, book a medical test through an authorized GAMCA center. You must be declared "FIT" to proceed. • Document Attestation: Have your educational degree, police clearance certificate (PCC), and medical results attested or stamped by the Saudi embassy/consulate in your home country. Your degree must match the job title you were hired for. • 2. Visa Stamping • Submit the Application: You (or your authorized recruitment agency) submit your stamped documents, medical report, original passport, and biometric data to a Saudi Embassy or authorized visa processing center in your country. • Visa Issuance: Once the embassy stamps the employment visa into your passport, you must travel to Saudi Arabia within 90 days. • 3. Post-Arrival & Iqama Process • Residency Permit (Iqama): Within 90 days of arriving in the Kingdom, your employer must apply for your Iqama (Resident ID) through the Ministry of Labor and Directorate General for Passports (Jawazat). • Legal Authorization: The Iqama serves as your official legal and work authorization within the country and must be carried at all times. • Important Details to Consider • The Kafala System: Saudi Arabia operates on an employer-sponsorship system. You cannot freely change jobs or leave the country without your employer's consent or exit/re-entry permits. • Costs: Sponsoring Saudi employers generally cover all recruitment, visa processing, and Iqama issuance fees. Important Links: MOSADAQA: https://www.mosadaqa.sa/Home/Landing QCV: https://qvp.pacc.sa/candidate/login GAMCA Medical (now Wafid) https://wafid.com/ Agent Details: https://asedutech.com/ +91-9811066179 (WhatsApp) +91-11-29826224/47344777 (phone) [email protected] (email)