Saudi Work Visa for Pakistani Citizens and Residents
Saudi Work Visa from Pakistan
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Work Visa from Pakistan?
Pakistani citizens with a formal employment offer from a Saudi organisation can apply. A Saudi-registered company or government entity must sponsor you and obtain the approved work authorisation. Foreign residents of Pakistan can also apply if they hold a valid Pakistani residence permit, visa or NADRA registration and have a confirmed Saudi job offer.
A confirmed job offer and employer sponsorship are mandatory. Pakistani 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 issuance. Our support includes:
- Complete application coordination: assistance from MOFA work visa authorisation to final issuance
- Document attestation support: guidance on HEC, Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Saudi Embassy attestation
- Application review: checks that your contract, certificates and CV match your offered position
- 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 (Pakistani Applicants)
- Original passport with at least 6 months’ validity and at least 2 blank pages
- Two passport-size photographs with a white background
- Valid employment contract issued by the Saudi sponsor, or a sponsor letter stating your job title, block visa number and employment terms
- MOFA-approved visa authorisation
- Copy of the employer’s Commercial Registration (CR) and sponsorship details
- Educational and professional documents, attested by HEC, the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Embassy
- Updated CV aligned with your offered position
- Legalised police clearance certificate
- Medical certificate
- Residency documents (non-Pakistani citizens only): a valid Pakistani residence permit, visa or NADRA registration
Our Role in the Process
For applicants in Pakistan, Tasheera Services:
- Works with your Saudi employer or sponsor to obtain the MOFA work visa authorisation
- Assists with document authentication and attestation through Pakistani authorities and the Saudi Embassy or authorised visa centre
- Arranges and reviews your medical examination to meet Saudi requirements
- Prepares, submits and tracks your work visa application until approval and issuance
Saudi Work Visa Application Process from Pakistan
- Employer obtains work authorisation. Your Saudi employer secures the required approvals and the MOFA visa authorisation.
- Attest your documents. Degrees and diplomas are attested by HEC, the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Saudi Embassy.
- Complete your medical and biometrics. You complete your medical examination and enrol your biometrics at a Saudi-authorised visa application centre.
- Submit your application. We submit your application and track it. Processing typically takes 2 to 6 weeks.
- Travel and complete your Iqama. After arrival, your employer processes your Iqama.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about the visa, documents, processing time, family sponsorship and attestation for applicants in Pakistan.
It is a long-term employment visa that allows Pakistani professionals to live and work legally in Saudi Arabia under a registered Saudi employer.
Key documents include the Saudi work authorisation, your employment contract, attested academic certificates, a police clearance certificate, a medical report and a valid passport.
Processing typically takes 2 to 6 weeks, depending on document readiness, embassy workload and employer approvals.
Yes. Once you receive your Iqama, you can apply for a Saudi Family Visa, subject to profession and salary requirements.
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