Saudi Arabia · Work
Saudi Arabia Work Permit
Saudi employment visas are initiated by an employer holding a valid visa authorisation (block visa) and continue through the Enjaz / embassy submission stage. We assist with organising and checking the documents involved.
Overview
The Saudi work-visa route begins with the employer obtaining a work-visa authorisation from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The employer then issues a visa number and power of attorney, and the applicant submits documents to the Saudi mission through the designated service provider. After arrival, the employer completes Iqama (residence permit) registration.
Available administrative services
- Checklist preparation for employer-issued and applicant documents
- Attestation and legalisation guidance for educational and personal certificates
- Assistance formatting and reviewing application forms before submission
- General information about medical-report and police-clearance requirements
- Appointment and submission guidance for the mission or service centre
- Document tracking in the Friendship Immigration client portal
General process outline
- The employer secures the work-visa authorisation and issues a visa number.
- You obtain the required attestations for education and supporting documents.
- The approved medical examination is completed at a designated centre.
- Documents are submitted to the Saudi mission through the designated service provider.
- After the visa is issued and you travel, the employer completes Iqama registration.
Employer-document checklist
- Work-visa authorisation number issued to the employer
- Employment contract in the prescribed bilingual format
- Employer power of attorney or agency authorisation, where used
- Employer commercial registration details
Applicant-document checklist
- Passport valid for at least six months with clear scanned copies of all pages
- Recent passport-size photographs meeting the destination specification
- Educational certificates, trade certificates and experience letters
- Attestation or legalisation of certificates where the process requires it
- Police clearance certificate as requested by the employer or authority
- Completed application forms and declarations
Medical and police-clearance information
Saudi employment visas generally require a medical examination at a centre approved for Saudi visa purposes, covering the standard panel of tests. A police clearance certificate is commonly requested as part of the document set. Results are issued by the approved centre and assessed by the authorities; we only assist with organising and checking paperwork.
Appointment guidance
Book an appointment for a document-readiness review before your submission date. In-person, phone, WhatsApp video and Google Meet options are available.
Book AppointmentEmployer and Offer Verification
Clients should independently verify the employer, employment contract, salary, working conditions, accommodation and recruitment terms before making a payment or travelling.
Friendship Immigration does not describe any employer, agent or job offer as “verified” unless documentary verification has been completed and recorded in your client file.
Fees, third-party costs and processing times
Government fees
Government, immigration, labour, embassy and consular fees are set by the relevant authorities, are payable directly to them and are not included in our service fee. They may change without notice.
Third-party costs
Medical examinations, biometrics, attestation and legalisation, translation, courier, insurance and travel costs are charged by third parties and are your responsibility.
Processing times
Any timeline mentioned is general information only. Processing times are determined by employers and the relevant authorities and cannot be predicted or guaranteed by Friendship Immigration.