Saudi Work Visa Requirements: A Guide for UK Citizens and Residents
Saudi Arabia Work Visa
Who Can Apply
The Saudi Work Visa is available to:
Expatriate professionals holding valid residence permits in Kuwait.
Skilled workers, engineers, and technicians with job offers from Saudi employers.
Employees transferring to Saudi Arabia for long-term employment or company assignments.
Visa Validity
The Saudi Work Visa is generally valid for 90 days for entry.
Once you arrive in Saudi Arabia, your employer will convert it into a residence permit (Iqama) for long-term stay and employment.
Why Choose Saudi Visa Agency by Northman & Sterling
Documents Required (UK Applicants)
Last updated: September 2025.  All information is verified in real-time by our Saudi offices at Northman & Sterling Saudi Arabia.
- Original Passport – With at least 6 – 12 months validity
- 2 x Passport size photos with white background
- Employment contract or official job offer letter from the Saudi employer
- Medical Certificate
- Legalised Educational Certificate
- Police clearance certificate attested and legalized
- Work authorization letter from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
- Kuwait residence permit (Civil ID) copy.
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.
Our Regional Hubs Can Manage Your Visas & Documents Requests Across The Globe. Serving as your One-Stop-Shop
United Kingdom
Level 1, 1 Mayfair Place,
London, W1J 8AJ
United Kingdom
Saudi Arabia
Level 18, Olaya Towers,
Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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