Getting a new Iqama in KSA

sajjadhasan9 wrote:

1. Whats the procedure of getting an Iqama in KSA for the first time and how much time is involved?

2. Can I still work on visit visa in KSA for my present employer whereas my future employer is arranging my Iqama?

Getting an Iqama in your case will necessarily mean:

- Ask the new employer for the new work visa.
- Grab the papers once he processes them for you.
- Fly back to your home country and visit Saudi Embassy there.
- Get the visa stamped on your passport
- Travel back.

There is nothing called conversion of visit visa to Iqama (i.e. work visa).

sajjadhasan9 wrote:

3. Is Iqama for a particular time period or for an indefinite time period permit?

One year.

sajjadhasan9 wrote:

4. Do I need to be employed with my future employer for atleast 2 years in order to get my Iqama transferable?

Yes

sajjadhasan9 wrote:

5. What is the concept of transferable Iqama?

Ability yo change the big boss: the sponsor.

sajjadhasan9 wrote:

6. How soon can I bring my family (parents) in KSA after getting the Iqama?

15 days MINIMUM

@TLL

There is conversion possible from visit visa to Work Visa / Iqama. But only for people / companies with excellent connections.