Saudi Business Visit Visa Requirements: A Guide for Omani Citizens and Residents

Saudi Business Visit Visa

A Saudi Work Visa lets you work and Reside in the Kingdom for a defined period linked to a project, contract, or seasonal assignment. It is suitable for consultants, technicians, engineers, and specialists who need to work on-site in Saudi Arabia.

The visa is issued based on a formal job offer and requires sponsorship from a Saudi-based employer, who must obtain approval from the Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) before the visa can be processed.

Why Choose Saudi Visa Agency by Northman & Sterling

Documents Required (UK Applicants)

Last updated: September 2025. All information is verified in real-time by our Saudi offices at Northman & Sterling Saudi Arabia.

Who Needs a Saudi Work Visa?

This visa is required if you are:

Moving to Saudi Arabia for a full-time job with a local company
Being transferred to a Saudi branch office by your employer
Taking on long-term employment under a Saudi sponsor

What We Handle for You

Employment Contract & MOFA Approval
Medical Reports
Police Clearance Certificates
Educational Certificates

Our Support Services

Confirming your job offer, sponsorship, and visa authorisation meet the right category.
Helping you organise your passport, photos, and supporting paperwork.
Managing legalisation of degrees, police clearance, and medicals with UK and Saudi authorities.
Completing embassy forms and assembling your file accurately.
Filing your application at the Saudi Embassy in London with progress tracking.

Work Visa vs. Temporary Work Visa

It’s important to understand the difference between these two visa types:

Work Visa:

Issued for full time employment and required a work and residence permit, local employment contract and local payroll in Saudi Riyals. Visa and oermit holder gets all the residency rights. The residence permit is called “Iqama” and the resident is callled “Muqeem”