Saudi Temporary Work Visa for South Korean Citizens and Residents
Saudi Temporary Work Visa from South Korea
What Is the Saudi Temporary Work Visa?
A Saudi Temporary Work Visa allows professionals based in South Korea to carry out defined, short-term work assignments in Saudi Arabia without long-term residency commitments.
It is intended for project-based work under the sponsorship of a Saudi employer or host company. The visa is generally issued for up to 90 days.
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Temporary Work Visa from South Korea?
South Korean citizens and foreign residents of South Korea can apply if they have a valid MOFA authorisation issued by a Saudi sponsor. The visa suits:
- Professionals in technical or specialised roles
- Employees assigned by South Korean, regional or multinational organisations to project-specific work in Saudi Arabia
- Engineers, project supervisors, consultants, trainers and technical specialists on limited-duration contracts
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: review, validation and attestation through recognised South Korean and Saudi channels
- Application review: checks that your contract, sponsor letter and certificates are accurate and consistent
- Clear communication: status tracking until your visa is approved
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 (South Korean Applicants)
- Original Korean passport with at least 6 months’ validity and at least 2 blank pages
- Two passport-size photographs with a white background
- Completed, printed and signed online visa application form
- MOFA authorisation: the approved temporary work visa number from your Saudi sponsor
- Employment contract and sponsor letter confirming your job title, visa block number and employment duration
- Legalised educational and professional certificates
- Medical fitness certificate and Saudi-approved health insurance
- Police clearance: a criminal record certificate issued within the last 6 months
- Valid South Korean residence permit (non-citizen applicants only)
Our Role in the Process
For applicants in South Korea, Tasheera Services:
- Works with your Saudi sponsor to arrange MOFA-approved temporary work authorisation
- Reviews, validates and attests your documents through recognised South Korean and Saudi channels
- Prepares your application and submits it to the Saudi Embassy in Seoul or an authorised visa centre
- Tracks your application until the visa is issued
- Collects your passport once the visa is approved
Saudi Temporary Work Visa Application Process from South Korea
- 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. Certificates are attested by South Korean authorities and, where required, legalised by the Saudi Embassy. You also arrange your police clearance, medical certificate and health insurance.
- Submit to the Saudi Embassy in Seoul. We submit your application and track it until approval.
- Travel and start your assignment. The visa is generally issued 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 eligibility, validity, sponsorship and attestation for applicants in South Korea.
South Korean citizens and foreign residents of South Korea can apply if they have a valid MOFA authorisation issued by a Saudi sponsor.
It 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.
Some supporting documents may need attestation by South Korean authorities and legalisation by the Saudi Embassy or an authorised visa processing centre.
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