Saudi Work Visa Requirements: A Guide for Dutch Citizens and Residents

Saudi Arabia Work Visa

The Saudi Work Visa is required for professionals who have received an official employment offer from a Saudi-registered company.
It is issued under the sponsorship of a Saudi employer and allows the applicant to enter the Kingdom for work, after which it is converted into a residence permit (Iqama).

This visa category covers:

Long-term employment under a Saudi sponsor
Skilled professionals in engineering, construction, healthcare, education, and finance
Technical experts and consultants joining Saudi-based projects

The visa is granted based on an official work authorisation approved by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD).

Who Can Apply from the Netherlands

Dutch Citizens
Dutch nationals who have received a job offer from a Saudi employer are eligible to apply once the MOFA authorisation has been issued.
Foreign Residents in the Netherlands
Expatriates with a valid Dutch residence permit can also apply through Saudi Visa Agency Netherlands, provided they hold an official employment offer and MOFA approval.

Why Choose Saudi Visa Agency by Northman & Sterling

After Arrival in Saudi Arabia

Upon arrival, your sponsoring employer will:

Register you in the Qiwa and GOSI systems
Arrange a post-arrival medical examination
Convert the entry visa to a residence permit (Iqama)
Issue health insurance and a company employee ID

The Iqama serves as your official identification in Saudi Arabia and is required for all government, banking, and residential processes.

Direct Access to Saudi Ministries

We are not a vendor or reseller — we operate two offices in Riyadh and one in Dammam, giving us direct access to Saudi ministry systems.
This means real-time updates, faster processing, and embassy-compliant applications — we actually serve as the knowledge engine behind many global immigration firms, law firms and consulting firms such as Big4.