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Shafiq Mohammed

Hi


Please could someone help me, I am going to Saudi Arabia beginning of next year on a visit visa however I would like to find work and work in Saudi, would it be possible for me to change my visa to a work visa if I find a suitable job?


Many thanks in advance.


Kind regards.


Shafiq.

Chondu

I would think so! 'business visas' are available for example. - renewable every 3 months.

Shafiq Mohammed

Hi Chondu


Thank you for replying to my query.


So I can apply for a business visa in the hope of finding a suitable job?

Shafiq Mohammed

Please could you advise me if you have any experience of this or know anyone who might be able to help me.


Many thanks.


Kind regards


Shafiq.

XTang

I don't know why people persist on giving wrong information even when Jawazat (Saudi immigration) keeps clarifying this repeatedly in newspapers.  An example:



A visit visa CANNOT be converted into a work visa.  You have to leave the Kingdom, complete the formalities, apply for a work visa and then enter on it to get your legal residence card (Iqama).  Do not confuse a business visa with a work visa - the business visa is for you to come and conduct business e.g. meetings, conferences etc...but NOT to work.


You can look for a job and if you get one, your employer will help you with the formalities for a work visa - and they are painful e.g. attested degrees, medicals etc etc.

Shafiq Mohammed

Good evening XTang


Many thanks for responding to my query.


I have DM'd you.


Many thanks.


Kind regards.


Shafiq.

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