How to process Saudi work visa from UAE?

To process a Saudi work visa from the UAE, you must follow these steps carefully, whether you're a UAE resident or visiting the country. Here's the proper process:

1. Secure a Job Offer from Saudi Arabia

You must first have a valid job offer from a Saudi employer. The employer in Saudi Arabia will be your visa sponsor.

2. Visa Approval from Saudi Arabia

The Saudi employer must:

• Obtain a work visa authorization from the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MOHRSD).

• Get the visa block number approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Saudi Arabia.

3. Authorized Visa Agency in the UAE

Once the visa is approved:

• The employer sends the visa details to a Saudi-authorized visa processing agent in the UAE. Examples include Etimad, Tasheel, or other certified centers handling Saudi visa stamping.

4. Required Documents

You’ll need:

• Valid passport (at least 6 months validity)

• Employment contract signed by both parties

• Attested academic or professional certificates

• Medical test report from a GAMCA-approved clinic

• Photographs, usually passport size with white background

• Police clearance certificate

• Visa authorization number or MOFA number

• Residency visa copy (if you're a UAE resident)

5. Medical Examination

Take a mandatory medical exam at a GAMCA-approved medical center in the UAE. You must pass to proceed.

6. Visa Stamping

Submit all required documents to the authorized Saudi visa service center in the UAE for visa stamping on your passport.

7. Flight to Saudi Arabia

After visa stamping:

• Book your travel to Saudi Arabia.

• Carry copies of your job offer, medical report, and other relevant documents upon arrival.

Additional Notes:

• If you’re a UAE resident, the process is smoother.

• If you’re in the UAE on a visit visa, you may still process the visa, but some agents may require you to return to your home country for final procedures.

It’s recommended to work through an authorized agent familiar with the Saudi visa process in the UAE to avoid delays or mistakes.