Saudi Arabia simplifies visa requirements for highly qualified workers: What will change for expats?

Saudi Arabia opens its doors to qualified expats and simplifies the visa procedure. Find out what will change in the country’s migration legislation in 2024 and how the new rules will affect workers

Saudi Arabia has decided to make it easier for qualified foreign workers to find employment in the Kingdom. In particular, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) of Saudi Arabia recently launched a comprehensive “professional verification” service, the main purpose of which is to simplify the visa procedure for highly qualified expats.

What will change for Qualified worker visa applicants in Saudi Arabia? We’re telling you.

What is this new professional verification service?

One of the requirements for obtaining a visa for highly qualified workers in Saudi Arabia is the availability of academic qualifications and relevant work experience. The purpose of the “professional verification” program is to monitor whether the applicant meets these requirements. The focus will be on verifying the authenticity of your academic qualifications and ensuring that you meet the requirements of the specific profession you are applying for in Saudi Arabia.

The system operates through a single electronic platform, cooperating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and 128 countries around the world.

MHRSD will compare your qualifications with the Unified Classification of Professions Saudi Arabia and the Unified Classification of educational levels and specialties of the country.

How will the professional verification service improve the lives of foreign workers?

– Faster visa application processing procedure: The simplified automated process promises faster verification of your qualifications, which will potentially lead to a faster process for obtaining a work visa.

– Increasing employment opportunities: This initiative signifies Saudi Arabia’s openness to attracting qualified foreign workers, which could lead to a wider range of employment opportunities in the country for qualified expats.

Going through the “professional verification” procedure is a great opportunity to explore your employment prospects in Saudi Arabia.

We can also safely say that with the new system, the visa application process will become more efficient and transparent, which potentially opens the door to a successful career in the Kingdom.

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