Residency Visa
Residency Visa
REQUIREMENTS
PASSPORT
- Submit your original passport
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the application date
- Must have at least 2 blank pages
- Passport must clearly show your full name and date of birth
If you are not a New Zealand passport holder:
- You must have a New Zealand visa valid for at least 6 months (any visa type)
VISA APPLICATION FORM
- Visa application form must be fully completed
- The form must be typed or written clearly in BLOCK LETTERS
PHOTOGRAPH
- Size: 4 × 6 cm (passport-size)
- Background: White
- View: Frontal (face fully visible)
- Age of Photo: Must be taken within the last 3 months
- Attachment: Do not staple to the application form (loose attachment preferred)
Important Information About Saudi Residency & Work Permits:
- A residence visa and work permit are required for anyone who wishes to work in Saudi Arabia.
- The process may take several months and requires extensive documentation from both the employer and the applicant.
JOB OFFER & ELIGIBILITY
- You must have a formal job offer and a signed employment contract.
- Applications cannot be submitted without a confirmed job offer.
- Speculative or incomplete applications are not accepted.
QUALIFICATIONS & MEDICAL EXAMINATION
- You must provide evidence of your academic and professional qualifications.
- A medical examination is required as part of the application process.
VISA ISSUANCE PROCESS
- Once all documents are submitted and approved, a visa authorisation number will be issued.
- Your passport will then be stamped with the Saudi visa.
- Upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, the visa will be converted into a residence permit (Iqama).
ARRIVAL IN SAUDI ARABIA
- You may be required to undergo another medical examination after arrival.
- The residence permit (Iqama) acts as your official ID card and must be carried at all times while in Saudi Arabia.