Works visa requirements

WORK VISA REQUIREMENTS

1) One application form, duly completed and signed by the applicant.

2) Two passport-sized photographs

3) The passport should have (2) blank pages facing each other, and must be valid for at least (6) month.

4) Applicants applying by post should enclose a PREPAID SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE, REGISTERED / RECORDED for the return of processed passports, please ensure that you have enclosed the correct postage (please allow One Week for the return of processed passports).

5) The visa fee is paid by the sponsor in Saudi Arabia (excluding Government sector). Receipt of payment from the sponsor, if applicable, must be submitted plus the amount of £10.00 with your application. Applicants for a Government sector must also pay a fee of £10.00. Applicants applying by post may pay by Postal Order or Bankers Draft to the order of the Saudi Embassy (Cash, Personal & Company cheques are not accepted).

6) Please register your application online, visit https://enjazit.com.sa/(print confirmation, as a payment ref. will be issued), or apply through a visa services agents (listed on www.saudiembassy.org.uk , consular section)

The following requirement should be submitted electronically through Your Saudi sponsor

1) Applicants must have an authorization from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (obtained by their Sponsor in Saudi Arabia). Please note that, both Job title and Nationality must match the authorization received by the Consulate.

2) Applicants should provide a Medical Report (form supplied by the Consulate) duly completed by a competent medical authority and authenticated by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office(Norfolk House (West), 237 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 2AH Tel: 01908 295 111).

3) Applicants should provide: a letter of introduction from the Sponsor in Saudi Arabia, copy of employment contract, copy of academic qualification certificates and C.V.

4) If previously employed in Saudi Arabia, a letter of recommendation must be submitted.

IMPORTANT NOTES

1) A minimum of 48 hours is required to process the visas.

2) Lodging of passports : From 9.00AM until 12.00 noon, Monday - Friday (inclusive).

3) Collection of processed passports : From 3.00PM until 4.00PM Monday- Thursday, and on Friday, from 2.00PM until 3.00PM.

4) Visa validity starts from the date of issue.

5) Period of stay begins upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.

6) Please complete the form in BLOCK CAPITALS, BLACK INK only.

7) Applicants are advised to check the requirements thoroughly.

8) For any other enquiry, please contact the Visa Section or, visit our website @ www.saudiembassy.org.uk

FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DELAY IN THE PROCESS OF YOUR REQUEST OR THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION VISA