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Saudi Arabia Work Permits and Visas
Support with Saudi Arabia Work Permits and Visas from the leading recruitment partner
Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabia’s visa regulations and secure the appropriate work permits for your employees with the help of our expert workforce management services.
Expanding into a new country and hiring internationally is an exciting opportunity for your business, but it often involves navigating complex legal requirements and overcoming significant challenges. Obtaining work visas and permits for Saudi Arabia is a common hurdle in this process.
Our workforce management services are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your employees meet all compliance requirements and are ready to contribute to your project without delay. This allows you to focus on driving the success of your business.
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Saudi Arabia Work Permits and Visas Information
What are the types of Saudi Arabia work visa?
Saudi Arabia, like many other countries, offers various visa types tailored to different skill levels, job roles, purposes, and durations. These include:
- Temporary Work Visa
- Work Visit Visa
- Iqama (Residency) and Work Permit
- Specialised Work Visas
- Seasonal Work Visa
- Investor Visa
Each visa type comes with its own set of eligibility criteria and documentation requirements. Having a thorough understanding of these visas, their qualifications, and the application processes is essential to ensure full compliance when hiring employees in Saudi Arabia.
How to apply for a Saudi Arabia work visa?
Applying for a work visa in Saudi Arabia can be a complex task that involves both the employee and employer coordination with the Saudi Authorities.
While each visa has different requirements, below are some of the steps you may need to take to obtain a valid visa in Saudi Arabia.
- Obtain Employer Sponsorship
- Submit Job Offer and Employment Contract
- Apply for a Work Visa Authorisation
- Medical Examination
- Submit Documents to the Saudi Embassy/Consulate
- Visa Issuance
- Travel to Saudi Arabia and Obtain an Iqama
Please keep in mind the process typically takes several weeks and can differ depending on the type of visa you are applying for.
Which is why it is often best practice to partner with an experienced workforce management partner that specialises in Saudia Arabia work visas, similar to us here at Leap29, contact our team to find out more enquiries@leap29.com.
How much does a Saudi Arabia work visa cost?
Similar to other countries, the cost of a Saudi work visa will depend on the specific visa type, employment contract, and region.
The costs can range from $500- $1,500 for processing fees, as well additional costs for document attestation, translation, and fast track processing.
As noted in the Saudi labour laws, employers are generally responsible for covering the costs of visa processing. However, there may be certain stipulations, so it is important to connect with an experienced workforce management partner to ensure compliance.
Why use a Workforce Management partner to help with visa and work permits in Saudi Arabia?
Applying for visas and work permits can a lengthy and complex process, that leave you vulnerable to noncompliance. By partnering with an experience workforce management agency, like Leap29, we can provide invaluable support and legal protection.
We understand the visa application process and can support your business throughout, allowing you to focus on your project delivery.
Depending on your business requirements, we can also support with managing HR, onboarding, payroll, administration, and more, we simplify your operations and eliminate the need to establish a legal entity.
Contact our team today to find out more about how we can support you with your projects in Saudi Arabia enquiries@leap29.com.
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