Visas / Saudi Arabia / Employment
Employment Visa for Saudi Arabia
Grants entry for individuals authorized to work in Saudi Arabia under an approved employment contract and sponsorship.
Choose the combination of entry type and processing speed that best matches your traveler's needs.
| Entry type | Processing | Consular | Service | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Entry (Includes Enjaz fee) Validity: 3 months | Normal 3-7 days | $80.00 | $175.00 | $255.00 |
Return shipping fees have not been published for this visa yet.
Review the documentation your traveler needs to gather before submitting their visa request. Requirements can vary by entry type, processing speed, and traveler profile.
Visa Application
Valid Passport
Photograph
Supporting Documents
- Reference Note- This note should have the number and date of employment issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or any of its branches in Jeddah or Dammam.
- Saudi Company Letter- The original letter from the company in Saudi Arabia sponsoring the applicant, certified both by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The letter must indicate the block visa number, date, position and name of person requested. If such a letter is submitted through a visa service agency, then the letter should include an authorization from the company allowing the agency to finish all the requirements to obtain the visa, block visa number, and date.
- University Degree/Diploma- A certified and notarized copy of the applicant's university degree/diploma, which must be validated by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (703-573-7226 or 571-327-2522). A certified and notarized copy of the training or technical diploma must be authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.
*Diplomas issued by institutions outside of the U.S. must clearly show the signature and seal of the issuing country's consulate in the United States. - Contract- A copy of the employment contact signed by both the sponsor and applicant.
- Medical Report- Three copies of the Saudi Arabian medical report is required. A licensed physician certifying that the applicant is free of any contagious diseases should be evaluated in the medical report. The physician must sign each copy of the report and the physician's license number and address should appear on each copy of the medical form. the medical report should be used within three months. Click here to access the medical report form.
- Police Report- A recent police report with detailed information about applicant's criminal record, if any.
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