Saudi Temporary Work Visa for Japanese Citizens and Residents
Saudi Temporary Work Visa from Japan
What Is the Saudi Temporary Work Visa?
A Saudi Temporary Work Visa allows professionals based in Japan to carry out clearly defined, time-limited work assignments in Saudi Arabia without establishing long-term residency.
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 Japan?
Japanese citizens and foreign residents of Japan can apply if they have a valid MOFA authorisation issued by a Saudi sponsor. The visa suits:
- Professionals in technical or specialised fields
- Staff assigned by Japanese, regional or multinational organisations to specific responsibilities in Saudi Arabia
- Engineers, project leads, consultants, instructors and subject-matter experts on fixed-duration contracts
Why Choose Tasheera Services?
Why Apply Through Tasheera Services?
What Is the Saudi Temporary Work Visa?
A Saudi Temporary Work Visa allows professionals based in Japan to carry out clearly defined, time-limited work assignments in Saudi Arabia without establishing long-term residency.
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 Japan?
Japanese citizens and foreign residents of Japan can apply if they have a valid MOFA authorisation issued by a Saudi sponsor. The visa suits:
- Professionals in technical or specialised fields
- Staff assigned by Japanese, regional or multinational organisations to specific responsibilities in Saudi Arabia
- Engineers, project leads, consultants, instructors and subject-matter experts on fixed-duration contracts
Documents Required for a Saudi Temporary 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 temporary work visa number issued through your Saudi employer or sponsor
- Temporary work contract or assignment letter, stamped by the Saudi employer
- Academic and professional certificates
- Copy of the sponsor’s Commercial Registration (CR) or a Chamber of Commerce-attested invitation
- Copy of the sponsor’s ID or Iqama
- Police clearance certificate issued in Japan
- Medical examination report from a Saudi-approved clinic
- Proof of Japanese residency (non-Japanese nationals only)
Our Role in the Process
- Works with your Saudi sponsor to obtain MOFA-approved temporary work authorisation
- Reviews and attests your supporting documents through recognised Japanese and Saudi channels
- Prepares your application and submits it to the Saudi Embassy in Tokyo 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 Japan
- 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 Japanese authorities and, where required, legalised at the Saudi Embassy. You also complete your police clearance and medical examination.
- Submit to the Saudi Embassy in Tokyo. 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 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 Japan.
It is for professionals in Japan travelling to Saudi Arabia for short-term, project-based work under the sponsorship of a Saudi employer or host company.
Japanese citizens and foreign residents of Japan 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 possible depending on the sponsor’s request and approval from Saudi authorities.
Yes. A Saudi sponsor must initiate the application and secure the necessary approvals from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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