Saudi Work Visa for Japanese Citizens and Residents
Saudi Work Visa from Japan
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Work Visa from Japan?
Japanese citizens with a confirmed employment offer from a recognised Saudi organisation can apply. A Saudi-registered company or government organisation must sponsor you and obtain the approved work authorisation.
Foreign residents of Japan can also apply if they are legally resident in Japan and have a confirmed Saudi job offer.
A confirmed job offer and employer sponsorship are mandatory. Japanese citizenship or residency alone does not qualify you for a Saudi Work Visa.
Why Choose Tasheera Services?
Why Apply Through Tasheera Services?
Tasheera Services helps coordinate the Saudi Work Visa process, from employer authorisation through document attestation and visa stamping. Our support includes:
- Complete application coordination: assistance from MOFA work visa approval to final visa stamping
- Document attestation support: guidance on Japanese and Saudi document requirements
- Application review: checks that your contract, certificates and application details are accurate and consistent
- Clear communication: tracking and updates as your application progresses
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 Work Visa (Japanese Applicants)
- Original passport with at least 6 months’ validity and at least 2 blank pages
- Two passport-size photographs with a white background and clear facial features
- Completed and signed visa application form
- MOFA-approved work visa number issued through your Saudi employer or sponsor
- Original employment contract signed by the Saudi employer, stating your job title, salary and contract duration
- Legalised educational and professional certificates, attested by the relevant authorities and the Saudi Embassy
- Police clearance certificate from Japan, attested and legalised
- Medical examination report from a Saudi-approved clinic
Our Role in the Process
- Works with your Saudi employer or sponsor to secure MOFA work visa approval
- Facilitates document authentication and attestation through Japanese authorities and the Saudi Embassy or authorised visa centre
- Arranges your medical examination in line with Saudi visa requirements
- Prepares, submits and tracks your visa application until stamping
Saudi Work Visa Application Process from Japan
- Employer obtains work authorisation. Your Saudi employer secures the required approvals and the MOFA work visa number before you apply.
- Prepare and attest your documents. Certificates and police clearance are authenticated through Japanese authorities and the Saudi Embassy, and you complete your medical examination at a Saudi-approved clinic.
- Submit your application. We submit your application and track it until the visa is stamped.
- Travel and complete your Iqama. The visa is valid for 90 days for entry. After arrival, your employer converts it into an Iqama.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about eligibility, sponsorship, medical tests and validity for applicants in Japan.
Yes. Japanese citizens and foreign residents of Japan can apply if they have a confirmed job offer from a Saudi employer.
Yes. Your Saudi employer must first issue the MOFA work authorisation before you can apply.
Yes. All applicants must complete a medical examination at an approved clinic.
The visa is valid for 90 days for entry. After you arrive in Saudi Arabia, your employer converts it into a residence permit (Iqama).
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