Saudi Work Visa for Canadian Citizens and Residents
Saudi Work Visa from Canada
What Is the Saudi Work Visa?
A Saudi Work Visa allows an applicant with an approved Saudi employer to enter the Kingdom for employment. After arrival, the employer completes the process for the employee’s residence permit, known as an Iqama.
The visa is intended for professionals taking up a role with a Saudi-registered company.
Who Can Apply for a Saudi Work Visa from Canada?
Canadian citizens with a confirmed job offer or employment contract from a Saudi company can apply. The employer must be registered and authorised to hire foreign professionals.
Foreign residents in Canada may also apply if they legally reside in Canada with a valid residence permit or long-term visa and have an approved offer from a Saudi-registered employer.
Why Choose Tasheera Services?
Why Apply Through Tasheera Services?
Tasheera Services helps coordinate the Saudi Work Visa process from employer authorisation through document preparation and visa submission. Our support includes:
- Complete application coordination: Assistance from initial authorisation to final visa processing
- Document attestation support: Guidance on Canadian and Saudi document requirements
- Application review: Checks against the applicable MOFA and embassy requirements
- Clear communication: Updates as your application progresses
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 (Canadian Applicants)
- Original passport with at least 6–12 months of remaining validity
- Two passport-sized photographs with a white background
- Employment contract or official offer letter from the Saudi employer
- Medical certificate
- Legalised educational certificate
- Attested and legalised police clearance certificate
- Work authorisation letter from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
Our Role in the Process
Tasheera Services assists Canadian applicants and their Saudi employers with:
- Reviewing the job offer and work authorisation
- Checking application forms and supporting documents
- Providing guidance on attestation and legalisation
- Coordinating medical and police clearance documentation
- Assisting with visa submission and application updates
Saudi Work Visa Application Process from Canada
- Confirm your employment offer. Your Saudi employer provides the job offer or contract and arranges the required authorisation.
- Prepare your documents. We review your passport, employment documents, qualifications and supporting records.
- Complete the required checks. We help you identify the applicable medical, police clearance and document attestation steps.
- Coordinate visa submission. We prepare the application for the relevant Saudi visa processing route and monitor its progress.
- Prepare for arrival. Once your visa is issued, your employer completes the steps for your Iqama after you arrive in Saudi Arabia.
Post-Visa Support in Saudi Arabia
After your work visa is issued, we can provide guidance on:
- Travel and entry requirements
- The employer-led Iqama process
- Family residence visa applications for eligible dependants
- Employment-related visa questions during your move
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about eligibility, qualifications, Iqama and family sponsorship for applicants in Canada.
Yes. Foreign residents with a valid Canadian residence permit or long-term visa may apply if they have an official job offer from an eligible Saudi employer.
The source page says academic and professional certificates must be attested by Global Affairs Canada and legalised by the Saudi Embassy. Confirm the current process for your specific documents before submission.
The source page states that the visa is typically valid for 90 days for entry. After arrival, the employer completes the Iqama process for long-term employment.
The source page states that, once your Iqama is issued, you may sponsor eligible spouses and children for Family Residence Visas.
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