Saudi Arabia Announces New Short-Term Work Visa

A new temporary work visa system has been introduced by Saudi Arabia, allowing firms to issue short-term visas for up to three months, with an option to extend for an additional three months.

To apply for a temporary work visa online, the applicant must follow these steps:

  • Log in to the enterprise’s account on Qiwa platform.
  • Select the temporary work visa service from e-services.
  • Then, complete all the required fields and submit the request.

It is important to note that only the employer or a commissioner on Qiwa business can submit the request.

According to the website, once the request for an online work visa is submitted through the Qiwa platform, it will be issued immediately without any need for additional documents.

However, the firm must be active and possess a valid commercial registration, except for certain activities exempt from registration.

The company must have a Nitaqat level of at least medium green. Nitaqat is a program that classifies companies based on their Saudization rates.

If the company has multiple entities under the same unified number, there should be no expired work permits, and there should be sufficient credit in the national unified number of the enterprise on Absher. Absher is an online platform that provides various e-services to residents and businesses in Saudi Arabia.

A visa request may be declined due to two reasons. First, if there is an insufficient balance in the unified number of the enterprise’s Absher account. Second, if the rejection is from the Ministry of Interior.

Note here that the issued visas can be canceled, and the government fees will be refunded to the company. The refund will be subject to terms and conditions.

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  • I need to me work visa. I am from Pakistan now. I have 8 years many works experience in Dubai

  • But how can we log in as when I log in to platform what is the identification number

    • It is for the employer to apply for work visa for a temporary employee, not everyone can apply. So you cannot.

      • Yes, true.
        I’m working in KSA. We sent visas to bring Pakistanis on temporary basis.

  • I’m interested and have experience in remittance /(banking). Anyone help me in this.

    • Dear apply for dba Dubai business associate program
      Better. Good luck

  • I m a Civil Engineer.
    Is i eligible for this work visa
    Please tell me salery if I m eligible?

  • I am seasoned Sales and Marketing Professional and have 10 year’s Banking experience in as a Branch Manager in Business Development and commercial Banking department.
    I am very much interested to work in Saudi Arabia.

  • How to apply for the job, and which platform to use for the position.
    Please guide me

    Thanks and Best Regards

    • This facility is not for job seekers this is only for employers (owners) you just upload your cv on internet then if any saudi company owners will require staff and your cv will match with his requirements then he will contact you , he will take your interview and if you are fit for job then he will apply for your visa

      • Sir can you tell me about the website that I can apply for visa.
        My contact no and WhatsApp sir.
        0304 4144029.
        Here in Pakistan I am working as store in charge of medical industry. If you know such job in sodia. So please send me a sms on whatsapp.
        A bundle of thanks

        • Mr. Salman it is very clear message that you don’t have to apply or you can’t apply for visa you can only upload your cv on internet .. read carefully and if you don’t understand English properly then ask some one to help you in understanding this news only saudi employers ( owners) can apply when they require any worker.. you can only apply for a visa if you are a company owner in Saudi Arabia and you require the workers for your company

  • I want a permanent visa of Saudi Arabia especially in Madina .I am M.Com and have DIT diploma and 8 years work experience in government sector as a computer operator

  • Hi sir hope will be fine thank you dear sir I really need this Visa if you give me a chance I will be thank full to you of your this act of kindness

  • The registration fee and other requirements may also be made public for the benefit of this system by needy ones.

  • I want to do job in saudia of automobile mechanical technician somebody can help me

  • I am interested for driving job I have 12 year driving experience in Karachi Pakistan and I have saudi driving license and I have two year driving experience in Riyadh city Saudia arabia

  • Who else is Only reading the funny comments… “Where to upload the CV”


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