Saudi Arabia has long been a leading market in the Middle East region and the world, with its economy based primarily on oil and petroleum production. The country is now seeking to diversify its economy. With over 6 million of job openings, investment opportunities, and other business initiatives created by the government, this is great news for the Filipino workers who are looking for a new place to work and live. Saudi Arabia’s KSA needs skilled professionals to help diversify their economy. The Philippines needs skilled individuals to fill jobs abroad as well as incubate new industries back home. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy when searching for a job in Saudi Arabia:
U.S. Philippine citizens are not allowed to enter into Saudi Arabia with a tourist visa so anyone wanting to stay in the Kingdom to do business or take up employment opportunities will need a Business Visa first. In order for an individual to come and do business in Saudi Arabia, they must have a work permit called iqama, which can only be obtained by applying for a work visa at their nearest Saudi Arabian consulate (or Embassy) situated outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Business Visa For Saudi Arabia From Philippines
U.S. Philippine citizens are not allowed to enter into Saudi Arabia with a tourist visa so anyone wanting to stay in the Kingdom to do business or take up employment opportunities will need a Business Visa first. In order for an individual to come and do business in Saudi Arabia, they must have a work permit called iqama, which can only be obtained by applying for a work visa at their nearest Saudi Arabian consulate (or Embassy) situated outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
WORKING VISA
- Visa application form
- Valid passport at least two years.
- Two pictures (4×6 cm. with white background)
- A certified & notarized copy of the university degree/diploma & transcript of record certified by the CHED, (Commission on Higher Education), DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) and Consulate of Saudi Embassy or PRC License for all professional work.
- NBI Clearance
- Medical Certificate sealed by a hospital accredited by Saudi Embassy.
- Training Certificate for the skilled workers
- OMA Certificate for all Muslim workers
- Valid Driving License for all Drivers
- Original Copy of visa authority & a copy visa
- If the applicant has previously worked in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a release letter.
- Payments are made to be cash through Equitable PCI Bank in Paseo de Roxas Branch, which cost P850.00 for every working visa stamped.
BUSINESS VISA
- Visa application form
- Valid passport at least 6 months.
- Two pictures (4×6 cm. with white background)
- An original covering letter from a registered company indicating the name of Saudi Arabian company, the nature of applicants visit & length of stay . The letter must bear the company’s stamp or seal.
- An application from the sponsor in the Kingdom on the applicant’s behalf to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or an Original invitation from the company in Saudi Arabia. This letter must be signed & sealed by the company & stamped by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce.
- Payments are made to be cash through Equitable PCI Bank in Paseo de Roxas Branch, which cost of P3, 500.00 for every Business visit visa stamped.
TRANSIT VISA
- A visa application form and valid passport
- Two pictures (4×6 cm. with white background)
- A confirmed ticket reserved in and out of Saudi Arabia for at most 48 hours.
- A valid visa for the next destination.
- Transit visa gratis.
UMRAH VISA
- Submit an Umrah visa application form accompanied by a recent standard colored passport size photograph.
- Passport must be valid for a minimum period of six months.
- Medical Certificate. Children age three months to twelve years old, parents should consult their primary care doctors.
- A round trip ticket to and from Saudi Arabia with confirmed reservation must also accompany the application.
- A married couple applying for Umrah visas but who have different last names or whose children bear last name from that of their father, should attach copies of their marriage certificate and copy of their children’s birth certificate.
- Umrah visas are granted gratis.