Saudi Work Visa Requirements: A Guide for UK Citizens and Residents
Saudi Arabia Work Visa
A Saudi Work Visa allows foreign professionals to live and work in Saudi Arabia under a valid employment contract. It is ideal for engineers, technicians, consultants, skilled professionals, and other specialists employed by Saudi-based organizations.
The visa is issued based on a confirmed job offer and requires sponsorship from a Saudi employer. Before the visa is processed, the employer must obtain the necessary approvals from the Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development (MHRSD) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Why choose Tasheera Services?
Documents Required (UK Applicants)
- Original Passport – With at least 6 – 12 months validity
- 2 x Passport size photos with white background
- ACRO Police Clearance
- Medical Certificate
- Legalised Educational Certificate
- UK Residency (Copy of UK E Visa photo page for non-UK citizens).
- Employment contract
Who Requires a Saudi Work Visa?
A Saudi Work Visa is required if you meet any of the following criteria:
- Accepting full-time employment with a Saudi-based company.
- Transferring to a Saudi branch or affiliate through your current employer.
- Relocating to Saudi Arabia under a long-term employment contract with a Saudi sponsor.
What Our Saudi Work Visa Service Covers
- Employment Contract & MOFA Approval
- Medical Examination & Reports
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Educational Certificate Attestation & Verification
Our End-to-End Visa Support
- Confirming your job offer, sponsorship, and visa authorisation meet the right category.
- Helping you organise your passport, photos, and supporting paperwork.
- Managing legalisation of degrees, police clearance, and medicals with UK and Saudi authorities.
- Completing embassy forms and assembling your file accurately.
- Filing your application at the Saudi Embassy in London with progress tracking.
Difference Between Saudi Work Visa and Temporary Work Visa
Choosing the right visa depends on the purpose and duration of your employment in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Work Visa
Designed for long-term, full-time employment, a Saudi Work Visa requires a valid employment contract, employer sponsorship, a work permit, and a residence permit (Iqama). Visa holders become legal residents (Muqeem) and are paid through a Saudi payroll in Saudi Riyals while enjoying residency benefits.
Saudi Temporary Work Visa
A Temporary Work Visa is intended for short-term paid assignments in Saudi Arabia. It allows you to work legally without obtaining an Iqama or becoming a resident, meaning you retain your status as a visitor throughout your stay.
Our agency helps UK applicants collect and legalize documents, prepare your application, and submit to the Saudi Embassy in London
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