Temporary Work Visa In Saudi Arabia
Are you looking for a way of living in Saudi Arabia temporarily? Do you have a unique skill set, or maybe more time than money? A Saudi Arabian temporary work visa could be just what you’re looking for!
Have you ever considered moving to Saudi Arabia? This Islamic state, also known as the land of the two holy mosques, is attracting many immigrants every year. With its massive population growth, Saudi Arabs are looking for foreign workers to keep their economy growing. You might have many questions about this country and its culture. But how can you be sure that the information you find online is reliable and legally accurate?
Want to work in Saudi Arabia?
If you’re from the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom and want to work in Saudi Arabia for less than two years, you may be eligible for a temporary work visa. If you’re from another country, you’ll need to apply for a student visa.
If you do get a temporary work visa, it will be valid for up to six months. You’ll have to renew it every time you want to extend your stay by another six months, and each time it costs about $300 USD. Once your time expires and you leave the country within 30 days of expiration, though, there is no charge to renew your visa.
If you don’t have an employer lined up before arriving in Saudi Arabia, finding one that will sponsor your visa will be difficult—and it’s likely they won’t offer much money. But if you can find an employer willing to sponsor your visa and pay you well enough that you don’t mind giving up some vacation time (which is often required), then this could be an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to experience life in Saudi Arabia!
Requirements
- Below requirements are only valid for British passport holder applicants. For other country passport holders, kindly contact us for your country specific requirements.
- Passport must be valid for more than six months beyond post entry date and have two blank pages opposite each other.
- Saudi visa application form, (the form is found in the pack).
- Two recent colour photographs taken against a white background and printed on high quality photo paper.
- An online visa application, we will complete this on your behalf.
- Temporary work visa invitation approved by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs, (Copy is sufficient) Addressed to the Saudi embassy in London.
- A copy of E-Wakala / Tafoyeed ( E-power of attorney) Contact us for Sample.
- A copy of employment contract signed by both parties the Employer and the employee.
- If previously employed in Saudi Arabia, a letter of recommendation from a former employer might be required
- Medical report legalised by FCO and Saudi embassy.We can arrange medical examination and the Legalisation for the report.
- A copy of Applicant’s CV.
- Copy of attested Academic Qualification. Degree/Certificate needs to be attested by the Saudi Cultural Attaché Bureau, FCO and Saudi embassy prior to applying for the work visa.
- ACRO Police Certificate Legalised by the FCO and Saudi embassy. We can arrange Legalisation.
Fees & Timelines
| Visa Services | Visa & Handling Fees* |
|---|---|
| Premium Service; 1 working day | £360 |
| Express Service; 3 working days | £224 |
| Standard Service; 5 working days | £182 |
| Medical examination Premium; Takes 40 minutes and report ready in 1 day | £332 |
| Medical examination Express; 2 Working Day | £300 |
| Medical examination standard; 3 working days | £280 |
| FCO legalisation Premium; 1 working day | £75 with handling fee £50 |
| FCO legalisation Express; 3 working days | £43 with handling fees £50 |
| FCO legalisation Standard; around 5 working days | £42 with handling fees £30 |
| Saudi Embassy legalisation; 2 working days | £50 |
| Royal Mail Special Delivery | £10 |
| UK Courier | £20 |
| Photographs print | £6 |
| *Saudi Cultural Attaché legalisation takes from 3 working weeks, there is no time frame for the legalisation as it depends on many factors. Fees £104 when applying with work visa. VAT applies to the handling fees. | |
| *We charge a handling fee additional to the Saudi embassy visa fee, for our validation service to ensure all of your documents are in order. We will also generate the E-number, as well as covering the courier fees for submitting & collecting the visa application from the Saudi embassy in London. |
Conclusion
Even though the search for a better employment opportunity abroad is not new, the Internet gives anyone with an Internet connection an easier way to find information and share experiences. This is something we believe you can count on and that Touriago.com is going to help bring awareness to many more Saudians about the world of international travel and opportunity.
