Saudi Work Visa for Malaysian Citizens and Residents
Saudi Work Visa from Malaysia
What Is the Saudi Work Visa?
A Saudi Work Visa allows an applicant with an approved Saudi employer to enter the Kingdom for employment. After arrival, the employer processes the Iqama, the residence and work permit required to live and work legally in Saudi Arabia.
The visa is intended for professionals taking up a role with a Saudi company that is authorised to hire foreign workers.
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Work Visa from Malaysia?
Malaysian citizens with a confirmed job offer or signed employment contract from a licensed Saudi employer can apply. The employer must be authorised to hire foreign workers.
Foreign residents of Malaysia can also apply if they legally reside in Malaysia with a valid residence permit and have a confirmed offer from a Saudi employer.
Why Choose Tasheera Services?
Why Apply Through Tasheera Services?
Tasheera Services helps coordinate the Saudi Work Visa process, from employer authorisation through document preparation and visa submission. Our support includes:
- Complete application coordination: assistance from initial MOFA authorisation to final visa issuance
- Document attestation support: guidance on Malaysian and Saudi document requirements
- Application review: checks that your passport, job offer and certificates are consistent and meet MOFA and embassy requirements
- Clear communication: 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 (Malaysian Applicants)
- Original passport with at least 6 months’ validity and at least 2 blank pages
- Two passport-size photographs with a white background
- Employment contract or official job offer letter from the Saudi employer
- Work authorisation letter from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
- Medical certificate from an approved clinic or hospital
- Legalised educational certificates
- Attested and legalised police clearance certificate
- Consent letter (required for some female applicants)
Our Role in the Process
- Coordinates with your Saudi employer and the relevant Saudi authorities on work authorisation
- Guides attestation of educational and professional documents through the relevant Malaysian authorities and, where applicable, the Saudi Embassy
- Advises on your medical examination at an approved clinic or hospital
- Prepares and reviews your application before submission
- Coordinates the process from document preparation to visa issuance
Saudi Work Visa Application Process from Malaysia
- Employer obtains MOFA authorisation. Your Saudi employer secures the work authorisation before the visa can be processed.
- Prepare and attest your documents. Educational and professional documents are attested by the relevant Malaysian authorities and, where applicable, the Saudi Embassy. You also complete your medical examination.
- Submit your application. Applications are processed through the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Kuala Lumpur or an authorised visa agent. Processing typically takes 7 to 15 business days.
- Travel and complete your Iqama. After arrival, your employer processes your Iqama so you can live and work legally in the Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about eligibility, processing time, medical tests, attestation and Iqama for applicants in Malaysia.
Malaysian citizens and legal residents of Malaysia with a valid passport or residence permit can apply if they have a confirmed job offer from a registered Saudi employer.
Yes. Foreign citizens legally residing in Malaysia with a valid Malaysian residence permit can apply, provided they have a confirmed Saudi job offer and meet all visa requirements.
Processing typically takes 7 to 15 business days, depending on embassy workload, employer approvals and the completeness of your documents.
Yes. Applicants must complete a medical examination at an approved clinic or hospital. The medical report is mandatory before visa stamping.
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