SAUDI ARABIA
Visas for Saudi Arabia: work visit
The latest changes introduced in Saudi legislation establish the possibility of applying for a tourist visa by nationals of 49 countries, including Spain. Travelers must be able to present, upon arrival at the airport, the mandatory supporting documents, especially in terms of medical coverage.
At the same time, it issues business and work visas, visit visas for close relatives of residents in the Kingdom, pilgrimage and transit visits.
Such visas must be obtained prior to arrival(they are not issued at airports, ports or land borders) and require a sponsor who will have to carry out the procedures corresponding to the invitation before the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the pre-granting of the visa. The process can take several weeks , so it is recommended to apply well in advance.
Visas for Saudi Arabia. work visit visa
What you should know
This is the visa that must be processed to be hired by a Saudi company. The granting of the visa implies the granting of the residence and work permit once inside the Alaouite Kingdom.
Visas for Saudi Arabia. work visit visa
Visa duration.
The visa has a duration of 90 days from the date of issue, which is the term the traveler has to travel to Saudi Arabia. From this moment the entrances and exits of the country will have to be carried out with the residence permit.
Visas for Saudi Arabia. work visit visa
Maximum stay allowed and number of entries and exits.
From the day of entry, the visa allows a maximum stay of 90 days, which is the time you have to process the residence permit (Iqama). Once you have the residence permit, the stay can be extended up to 2 years if the employment contract covers it.
The number of entries and exits with the work visit visa is multiple.
Visas for Saudi Arabia. work visit visa
Can it be extended?
If it can be extended only once for the same initial stay.
Visas for Saudi Arabia. work visit visa
Processing time
The processing period begins to count from the moment in which all the documents are complete and reviewed. Consular processing takes 3 days to which must be added the legalization period, which can be another two weeks. From the point of view of the term, the speed with which the training center responds to the questions of the Cultural Attaché Office of Saudi Arabia is key.
Visas for Saudi Arabia. work visit visa
Processing fees
Does not apply.
These are other visas for Saudi Arabia that may be of interest to you:
To participate in the installation, repair, or maintenance of equipment that has been manufactured outside of the United States and whose sales contract includes installation.
For the provision of services carried out by highly qualified personnel.
REMEMBER: any error in the management of your work visit visa can cause its denial, the delay in granting it and the consequent loss of both the trip and the fees.
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