Updated at 11/11/2024
Work Visa to Saudi Arabia
UK citizens planning a business trip to Saudi Arabia can easily obtain a Work Visa.
This online visa process typically takes up to 5 business days and is designed to streamline entry for employment purposes.
The Work Visa allows UK nationals to take up employment, attend professional engagements, and contribute to projects in Saudi Arabia. Complete the application, send the required documents, and receive your visa approval in just a few days.
Apply now for a smooth and hassle-free process and focus on your professional success in Saudi Arabia.
5 Business Days
To get a visa
30 Days
To Stay
90 Days
Visa Validity
Single Entry
Number of Entries
£130
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Activities Eligibility within Work Visa to Saudi Arabia
Full-Time Employment
Work in Saudi Arabia under a contract with a local employer, usually in various sectors such as construction, engineering, IT, healthcare, etc.
Skilled Labor
Engage in specialized or skilled labor roles, which require specific expertise, such as technicians, engineers, and healthcare professionals.
Professional Services
Provide professional services, including consulting, management, or any other sector-related work as outlined in the employment contract.
Participating in exhibitions and business/trade fairs
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Project-Based Work
Work on specific projects, either as part of a company or for clients in Saudi Arabia, such as in infrastructure, energy, and business ventures.
Executive Roles
Serve in executive or managerial positions for multinational or local firms operating in Saudi Arabia.
Technical or Scientific Work
Contribute to scientific research, technical projects, or development initiatives within sectors like education, research, or technology.
Business Development
Participate in business growth, negotiations, and strategy within a company based in Saudi Arabia.
Corporate Relocation
Transfer from a UK-based branch to a Saudi office of the same company under an intercompany transfer.
Documents Required for Saudi Work Visa
Work Visa Application Form
Saudi Arabian visa application form along with a signed declaration letter.
Valid UK passport
A travel document issued by the United Kingdom or other British dependencies and territories to individuals holding any form of British nationality.
Signed Declaration Letter
A formal document that confirms your intended travel plans and commitment to comply with Saudi visa regulations.
It must include:
Passport-type Photograph
Follow the next guidelines:
Authorization Letter or Tafweed (Copy)
A copy of the visa authorization letter from the Ministry of foreign affairs in Saudi Arabia (تأشيرة مستند).
Must be provided by an employer (sponsor).
Work Contract (Copy)
Copy of the work contract has to be attested by both, the Saudi Chamber of Commerce and The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Must be provided by an employer (sponsor).
Academic or Professional Qualification Certificates (Copies)
Medical Report
A recent medical report for the applicant.
Criminal Records Certificate
Applicant must provide a ACRO police certificate and it must be attested from the FCO.
If subject access has ‘No live trace’ or ‘Live trace’ then applicant will need to get it legalised by the solicitor and get it attested by FCO.
Medical Insurance
Medical insurance from the list of provided suppliers.
Flight Itinerary
All applicants applying for a Saudi visa, must provide a copy of their flight itinerary.
Application Process for Saudi Work Visa
Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in United Kingdom
30 Charles St, London W1J 5DZ, United Kingdom
Limitations of Work Visa to Saudi Arabia
Requires Sponsorship
A Saudi employer or sponsor is mandatory.
The visa cannot be obtained without a job offer or contract from a Saudi-based company.
Job-Specific
The Work Visa is tied to a specific job and employer.
You cannot switch employers or jobs within Saudi Arabia without reapplying for a new visa under a different sponsor.
Dependents' Restrictions
While dependents (spouse and children) may join you on a family visa, they are not allowed to work or engage in business activities without obtaining their own work visa.
Restricted to Work Purposes
The Work Visa only allows activities related to the job and does not permit freelance work, starting a business, or any employment outside of the sponsoring company.
No Path to Permanent Residency
Holding a Work Visa does not lead to permanent residency or citizenship in Saudi Arabia.
It is purely for temporary employment purposes.
Exit/Re-entry Permits Required
Traveling out of Saudi Arabia while on a Work Visa requires obtaining an exit/re-entry permit from your employer.
Leaving without this permit can result in issues upon re-entry.
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