Saudi Temporary Work Visa for Chinese Citizens and Residents
Saudi Temporary Work Visa from China
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 Chinese or international employer. The visa is typically issued for up to 90 days.
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Temporary Work Visa from China?
Chinese citizens and foreign residents of China can apply if they:
- Hold a valid Chinese passport or Chinese residence permit
- Are assigned or seconded by a Chinese 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 Chinese 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 ready for travel
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 (Chinese Applicants)
- Valid Chinese passport with at least 6 months’ validity, plus copies of any previous passports
- Two recent passport-size photographs with a white background and clear facial features
- 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 Chinese 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
For applicants in China, Tasheera Services:
- Coordinates with your Saudi sponsor to obtain MOFA authorisation
- Manages document attestation and legalisation with Chinese 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 approved
- Collects your passport and returns it once the visa is issued
Saudi Temporary Work Visa Application Process from China
- Sponsor obtains MOFA authorisation. Your Saudi employer or sponsor initiates the application and secures MOFA approval.
- Prepare and attest your documents. Relevant certificates are attested by Chinese authorities and, where required, legalised by the Saudi Embassy.
- Submit your application. We submit to the Saudi Embassy or authorised visa processing centre in China and track it until approval.
- Travel and start your assignment. The visa is typically issued for up to 90 days. Extensions may be possible 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 China.
It allows professionals in China to travel to Saudi Arabia for short-term, project-based assignments under the sponsorship of a Saudi employer or host company.
Chinese citizens and residents of China with a valid passport or residence permit can apply if they have an approved MOFA authorisation issued by their Saudi sponsor.
It is typically issued for up to 90 days. Extensions may be possible depending on the sponsor’s request and approval from Saudi authorities.
Yes. A Saudi employer or sponsor must initiate the application and secure MOFA authorisation.
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