Purchasing New Visa for Saudi

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Member since 19 November 2014

azee z14Member19 November 2014 01:26:09

Salam Everyone,

I would like to come to Saudi Arabia for work. I'm planning on purchasing a new visa from kafeel (free visa) and search for a job in Saudi. Is it possible to transfer iqama/sponsorship right away to a new employer? Or is that 2 year rule still applies?

Also please suggest the documents I need to attest before coming to Saudi?

Anyone with concrete evidence and/or real life examples or other suggestions are highly appreciated.

Thank you very much in advance.

yahya_z_a Serial expat

Member since 20 October 2014

yahya_z_aSerial expat19 November 2014 04:30:09

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Hello
I dont recommend to do that
Now visa cost around 20,000 SR
with new rules her its difficult to work alone
if u find a visa and come to Saudia u cannot transfer untill u complete one year
during this year any thing u need from ur sponsor u have to pay it may cost u more than 20000 SR as extra payment to ur sponsor
i prefer u come legaly

ahelpfulsaudi Serial expat

Member since 26 February 2013

ahelpfulsaudiSerial expat19 November 2014 06:52:20

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I agree come legaly by going to a head hunter. they will sort everything out, and get you a job

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