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Saudi Arabia work visas

Modernized work permit and Iqama issuance framework via the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) Qiwa digital platform.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Expatriate engineers, healthcare workers, IT professionals, and corporate executives relocating to Saudi Arabia.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Signed electronic employment contract on the official Qiwa platform
  • Degree and credentials verified via Saudi cultural attestation / Professional Verification Program (PVP)
  • Sponsoring employer must comply with Nitaqat Saudization quotas
Process

How the process works

  1. Saudi employer issues Qiwa digital employment offer
  2. Candidate completes medical examination at Enjaz/Wafid accredited clinic and visa stamping at VFS Tasheel
  3. Arrive in Saudi Arabia and employer issues Muqeem residence permit (Iqama)
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Passport, Qiwa contract, attested educational certificates, Wafid medical fitness certificate, police clearance
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Under the Labor Reform Initiative, expatriates can transfer employers upon contract expiry without requiring a sponsor Release Letter (Kafala reform).

Official source: MHRSD Saudi Arabia — Qiwa. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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