Saudi Work Visa for New Zealand Citizens and Residents
Saudi Work Visa from New Zealand
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Work Visa from New Zealand?
New Zealand citizens with a confirmed employment offer from a Saudi employer can apply. A Saudi-licensed employer or government entity must sponsor you and obtain the approved work authorisation.
Foreign nationals legally residing in New Zealand can also apply if they hold valid residence status and have a confirmed Saudi job offer.
Eligibility depends on Saudi employer sponsorship. New Zealand nationality or residence 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:
- Employer and sponsor coordination: working with your Saudi employer to obtain the MOFA work visa authorisation
- Document attestation support: verification and attestation through New Zealand authorities and the Saudi Embassy or approved visa centres
- Medical coordination: support with your mandatory medical examination
- Corporate support: help for employers sending staff, including individual and group applications
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 (New Zealand 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
- Academic qualifications and professional experience certificates
- Updated CV aligned with your offered role
- Legalised police clearance certificate
- Medical fitness report from a Saudi-approved clinic
- Residency documents (non-New Zealand citizens only): a valid New Zealand residence permit or ID, and proof of lawful stay
Our Role in the Process
For applicants in New Zealand, Tasheera Services:
- Coordinates with your Saudi employer or sponsor to obtain the MOFA work visa authorisation
- Verifies and attests your documents through New Zealand authorities and the Saudi Embassy or approved visa centres
- Coordinates your mandatory medical examination
- Prepares, submits and monitors your application until the visa is issued
Saudi Work Visa Application Process from New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand authorities and legalised for use in Saudi Arabia.
- Complete your medical and police clearance. You attend a medical at a Saudi-approved clinic and obtain your police clearance certificate.
- Submit your application. We submit your application and monitor it until issuance.
- Travel and complete your Iqama. The entry visa is usually valid for 90 days. After arrival, your employer 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 New Zealand.
New Zealand citizens and residents with a valid passport, relevant qualifications and a confirmed employment contract from a Saudi-registered employer can apply.
Saudi immigration law requires a licensed Saudi employer to act as your sponsor and secure MOFA authorisation before the visa process can begin.
You must complete a medical examination at an approved clinic, and your academic and professional credentials must meet Saudi requirements.
The entry visa is usually valid for 90 days. After you arrive, your employer completes the local formalities and issues your Iqama.
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