Saudi Temporary Work Visa for Malaysian Citizens and Residents
Saudi Temporary Work Visa from Malaysia
What Is the Saudi Temporary Work Visa?
A Saudi Temporary Work Visa allows an applicant with an approved Saudi sponsor to carry out short-term, project-based work in the Kingdom.
It is designed for specialists, engineers, consultants and technicians who need to work in Saudi Arabia for a limited period while staying employed by their Malaysian or international employer. The visa is generally issued for up to 90 days.
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Temporary Work Visa from Malaysia?
Malaysian citizens and foreign residents of Malaysia can apply if they:
- Hold a valid Malaysian passport or Malaysian residence permit
- Are assigned or seconded by a Malaysian or international company to a short-term project in Saudi Arabia
- Work as specialists, engineers, consultants, technicians or supervisors temporarily deployed to a Saudi-based company
Applicants must also have an approved Saudi sponsor with a valid MOFA authorisation and comply with Saudi immigration and employment regulations.
Why Choose Tasheera Services?
Why Apply Through Tasheera Services?
Tasheera Services helps coordinate the Saudi Temporary Work Visa process, from sponsor authorisation through document preparation and visa submission. Our support includes:
- Complete application coordination: assistance from MOFA authorisation to passport collection
- Document attestation support: guidance on Malaysian and Saudi document requirements
- Application review: checks against the applicable MOFA and Saudi Embassy requirements
- Clear communication: updates and status tracking until your visa is stamped
We operate two offices in Riyadh and one in Dammam, giving our Saudi team direct access to ministry systems. We also support global immigration firms, law firms and major consulting firms with Saudi visa matters.
Documents Required for a Saudi Temporary Work Visa (Malaysian Applicants)
- Valid Malaysian passport with at least 6 months’ validity, plus copies of any previous passports
- Two recent passport-size photographs with a white background
- Completed and signed visa application form, online or embassy version
- Employment or assignment letter
- Legalised educational or professional certificates relevant to the assignment, such as degrees, diplomas or licences, attested by Malaysian authorities and, if required, the Saudi Embassy
- Proof of professional experience, such as a CV or reference letters
- Saudi sponsor documents: a copy of the sponsor’s Iqama or Saudi company registration, and the MOFA temporary work authorisation letter
- Medical certificate
Our Role in the Process
- Coordinates with your Saudi sponsor to obtain MOFA authorisation
- Arranges document attestation and legalisation with Malaysian authorities and the Saudi Embassy
- Reviews your documents, then prepares and submits your visa application
- Tracks your application and keeps you updated until the visa is stamped
- Collects your passport and returns it once the visa is issued
Saudi Temporary Work Visa Application Process from Malaysia
- Sponsor obtains MOFA authorisation. Your Saudi sponsor initiates the application and secures temporary work approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Prepare and attest your documents. Relevant certificates are attested by Malaysian authorities and, where required, legalised by the Saudi Embassy.
- Submit your application. We submit to the Saudi Embassy or authorised visa processing centre in Malaysia and track it until stamping.
- Travel and start your assignment. The visa is generally valid for up to 90 days. Extensions may be granted at the sponsor’s request, subject to approval.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about the purpose, eligibility, validity, sponsorship and attestation for applicants in Malaysia.
It is for applicants travelling from Malaysia to Saudi Arabia for short-term, project-based work under the sponsorship of a Saudi employer or host company.
Malaysian citizens and foreign residents of Malaysia can apply if they have a valid MOFA authorisation issued by a Saudi sponsor.
The visa is generally issued for up to 90 days. Extensions may be granted depending on the sponsor’s request and approval from Saudi authorities.
Yes. A Saudi sponsor must initiate the application and obtain the necessary approvals from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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