Tech jobs abroad

Stage 2 · Lesson 5 of 7

Saudi Arabia: work visa, iqama and Premium Residency

Visas and work permits

In Saudi Arabia, the employer obtains a work visa for you through the labour and systems, and your is documented on , the Ministry of Human Resources platform for labour services. After arrival you receive your , the residence permit you need for banking, housing and almost everything else.

The company's band affects how easily it can get visas. Premium Residency is a separate, long-term permit that is not tied to one employer: holders can live with family, work in the private sector and change jobs (except roles limited to Saudis), and travel in and out freely.

It has permanent and fixed-term types and requires proof of financial solvency, a clean record and a medical report.

Common trapaccepting a job whose title on the visa differs from the work you will do, which causes problems at renewal.

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    Keep your visa note: each rule, its official link and the date you read it

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