Saudi Work Visa for Australian Citizens and Residents
Saudi Work Visa from Australia
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Work Visa from Australia?
Australian citizens with a formal, verified employment offer from a Saudi-registered employer can apply. A Saudi-licensed private company or government entity must sponsor you and obtain the approved work authorisation.
Foreign nationals legally residing in Australia can also apply if they hold a valid Australian visa or residence permit and have a confirmed Saudi job offer.
Approval depends on employer sponsorship and regulatory approval. Australian 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, visa issuance and pre-departure. Our support includes:
- Employer and sponsor coordination: liaison with your Saudi employer to obtain the MOFA work visa authorisation
- Document attestation support: verification through Australian government bodies and the Saudi Embassy or approved visa centres
- Medical coordination: scheduling and review of your mandatory medical examination
- Pre-departure guidance: advice on visa validity, entry procedures and your employer’s onboarding requirements
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 (Australian 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
- Legalised educational and professional documents
- Updated CV aligned with your offered position
- National police check issued by the Australian Federal Police (AFP)
- Medical certificate
- Residency documents (non-Australian citizens only): a valid Australian visa or residence permit, and proof of legal residence
Our Role in the Process
For applicants in Australia, Tasheera Services:
- Liaises with your Saudi employer to obtain the MOFA work visa authorisation
- Manages verification of your documents through Australian government bodies and the Saudi Embassy or approved visa centres
- Schedules and reviews your mandatory medical examination
- Prepares, submits and follows up on your application until the visa is issued
- Advises on visa validity, entry procedures and onboarding in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Work Visa Application Process from Australia
- Employer obtains work authorisation. Your Saudi employer secures the required approvals and the MOFA visa authorisation.
- Attest your documents. Educational and professional documents are attested by Australian authorities and legalised for use in Saudi Arabia.
- Complete your medical and police check. You attend a medical examination at an approved facility and obtain your AFP national police check.
- Submit your application. We submit your application and track it until the visa is issued.
- Travel and complete your Iqama. After arrival, your employer completes the formalities and issues your Iqama.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about eligibility, sponsorship, compliance checks, attestation and processing for applicants in Australia.
You must hold Australian citizenship or valid Australian residency, and have a confirmed employment contract from a Saudi-licensed company.
Saudi Arabia uses a sponsor-led immigration system. Your Saudi employer must secure the MOFA authorisation before your visa application can proceed.
You must complete a medical examination at an approved facility, and your academic and professional credentials must meet Saudi occupational requirements.
The work visa allows you to enter Saudi Arabia. Your employer then completes the in-country formalities and issues your Iqama.
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