Apply for Work Visas to Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabia work visa is a visa that you need if you have received a job offer from an employer in Saudi Arabia and are going to work in the country for an extended period. The visa is issued as a single-entry visa and is used to enter Saudi Arabia before applying for residency and on-site work permits.

At Alla Visum you can get help with your application for a work visa to Saudi Arabia. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can start the application online, fill out the form, upload documents, and get help throughout the process.

About Saudi Arabia Work Visas

The Saudi Arabia work visa is an official visa issued to people who have been offered employment with an employer in Saudi Arabia. The visa is used to enter the country to begin employment and is the first step before a Saudi Residence Permit (Iqama) is issued.

The visa is issued as a single entry visa and is only intended for people who have an approved job offer and the necessary permits from Saudi authorities.

After entering Saudi Arabia, the employer completes the process of converting the visa into a residence permit and work permit. The continued stay in the country is then regulated by the Iqama system.

You will need the following documents to apply:

• Completed visa application
• Physical passport

• Visa photo
• Employment contract signed by both parties, legalized by the Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
• Visa Letter
• QVP
• Medical certificates with apostille
• Criminal record extract with apostille
• Letter of guarantee addressed to the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Stockholm, legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Chamber of Commerce
• Power of attorney from the employer that gives Tasheer in Stockholm the right to process the visa application

Saudi Arabia can change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.

Interview and Visa Center

For a work visa to Saudi Arabia, an in-person visit to a visa center that processes applications for Saudi authorities is required. During the visit, identity checks, document review and biometric registration can be carried out.

The passport is handed in at the visit and is kept during the processing. Once a decision has been made, the passport will be returned. The approved visa is usually sent electronically via email.

At Alla Visum, we help you book an appointment, prepare the documents, check that the documents meet the requirements and guide you through the entire process until the decision.

Rules for Saudi Arabia Work Visas

Important rules to know:

• The visa is issued as a single entry visa
• The visa is intended for people who have received an approved job offer in Saudi Arabia
• After entry, the visa is converted into a residence permit (Iqama)
• You must work for the employer on which the visa application is based
• The visa is not intended for tourism
• The visa is not intended for study
• The permitted period of stay after entry is regulated by the residence permit issued
• The final decision is always made by Saudi Arabia's immigration authorities
• Extension and continued stay are handled through the employer and Saudi authorities after arrival

Are you a Swedish citizen?

If you are a Swedish citizen and have received a job offer in Saudi Arabia, you need a work visa before departure. The work visa is required even if you will later receive a Saudi residence permit after arrival.

Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Stockholm

Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Stockholm that serves as Saudi Arabia's official diplomatic representation in Sweden. The embassy handles diplomatic, consular and visa matters for people travelling to Saudi Arabia.

For work visas to Saudi Arabia, several documents from the employer, government approvals, and an in-person visit to an authorized visa center are often required. At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire process, from document review and legalizations to booking a visit to the visa center and following up on the application until a decision has been made.

Sweden embassy in Saudi Arabia

Sweden has an embassy in Riyadh that represents Swedish interests in Saudi Arabia and handles diplomatic and consular matters in the country.

If you are planning to move to Saudi Arabia for work, it is important that the application is prepared correctly from the start. Work visas typically require extensive documentation, including employment contracts, employer approvals, and sometimes legalized documents. At Alla Visum, we help you collect, check and prepare all the necessary documents and coordinate the entire visa process until the visa has been issued.