Saudi Work Visa for Norwegian Citizens and Residents
Saudi Work Visa from Norway
What Is the Saudi Work Visa?
The Saudi work visa is required for anyone who has received an official job offer or employment contract from a Saudi-registered company. Once approved, it allows entry into the Kingdom, after which your employer converts it into a residence permit (Iqama), granting you legal status for long-term employment and residence.
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Work Visa from Norway?
- Norwegian citizens who have accepted employment with a Saudi company or organisation
- Foreign residents in Norway with a valid residence permit and a confirmed job offer from an authorised Saudi employer
- Professionals, engineers, consultants, medical staff and technical specialists engaged in permanent or project-based employment in Saudi Arabia
Why Choose Tasheera Services?
Why Choose Tasheera Services for Your Saudi Employment Visa?
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. That means:
- Real-time updates on your application
- Faster processing
- Embassy-compliant applications
We also act as the knowledge engine behind many global immigration firms, law firms and consulting firms, including Big Four firms.
Documents Required for a Saudi Work Visa (Norwegian Applicants)
- Original passport with at least 6-12 months’ validity
- Two passport-size photographs with a white background
- Employment contract or official job offer letter from the Saudi employer
- Medical certificate
- Legalised educational certificates
- Police clearance certificate, attested and legalised
- Company letter
Saudi Work Visa Process from Norway
- Employer obtains authorisation. Your Saudi employer secures the necessary approval.
- Prepare and legalise your documents. Educational and professional certificates are attested by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and legalised by the Saudi Embassy in Oslo. We handle this entire process for you.
- We submit to the Saudi Embassy in Oslo. We manage the full application and stamping.
- Enter Saudi Arabia. The entry visa is generally valid for 90 days, during which you must travel to the Kingdom.
- Iqama issued. Once you arrive, your employer finalises your Iqama for long-term employment and residence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about the Saudi work visa for Norwegian citizens and residents, including eligibility, attestation, validity, family members and changing employers.
Yes. Foreign residents in Norway with a valid residence permit and an official job offer from a Saudi employer are eligible to apply through the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Oslo.
Yes. All educational and professional certificates must be attested by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then legalised by the Saudi Embassy in Oslo. Our team handles this entire process for you.
The entry visa is generally valid for 90 days, during which you must travel to Saudi Arabia. Once you arrive, your employer finalises your Iqama (residence permit) for long-term employment and residence.
Yes. After your Iqama is issued, you can sponsor your spouse and children for family residence visas to live with you in Saudi Arabia.
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