Finding the Right Job Abroad

If you are looking for jobs in Saudi Arabia there is a certain amount of documentation required before you will be permitted to begin work there.  Your Saudi Arabian embassy will have to assess the details of both you and your potential employer before a visa will be issued.  There is no point in anybody applying for a visa if they do not have a firm offer of employment.

Work visa applications need to be made to the Saudi embassy or consulate in your country of origin.  All fees should be paid by the company who is sponsoring your move, although you may be liable for a small processing fee. Details and application forms are available from the website of the Saudi Arabian embassy.

It is possible to register a visa application online at the embassy website and employers have to get authorisation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before they can submit a work permit application to the embassy.  If any of the details that are given to the Ministry are different from those given to the embassy then the application will be rejected immediately. 

If you have worked in Saudi Arabia before you will need to get a reference from your previous employer. Those who have an Israeli stamp in their passport or any connection with Israel will not be allowed to enter the country. 

The rules and regulations have a tendency to change on a regular basis, so it is important to ensure that you have up to date information.  This can be obtained by checking the embassy website.  Some applicants may be asked to provide additional information.