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Istiqdam office / Distance learning UK Saudi Cultural Attache by usamahbackup
Hi all,I have been working in Saudi for over a year now with my Iqama. My employment visa was issued by Saudi embassy in the UK even though my degree was done online from Northumbria - this was a long process to get around. Now that I am here I have ...
@usamahbackup UK cultural office will contact your uni for them to confirm the course and that it was done via present attendance as opposed to online. I'm not sure how you can get around it if they need UK Saudi cultural stamp. Read More
Which driving license to keep if I have both KSA and UAE residency by Kumar26
Hello, I am unable to find answer with online search. I have a partner visa for UAE and a valid UAE driving license. I am about to receive KSA iqama and I will be working in KSA but coming to my UAE home as well frequently. I would like to drive in ...
But was your original. License from uae or from somewhere else? Read More
Distance Learning degree attestation for Saudi Arabia by buuggzzy
Hi all, first post here and I am hoping that someone could guide me. I have accepted a job offer with one of the companies under PIF. To get the Saudi visa/iqama, I need to get my degree attested from UKSACB. While reading online information, I have ...
@muddassirmasihuddin hi, if you do it via UK then you submit your docs to Saudi cultural Attache office and then they contact your uni for the verification of online or presencial. There's no way around it. So what can you do is speak with your uni ... Read More
The afterwork culture in Saudi Arabia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Saudi Arabia is a unique opportunity to discover the different aspects of the local culture and way of life. Today, we would like to invite you to explore the afterwork culture in Saudi Arabia and how locals get to ...
By the time we leave office everyone is so tired and fed up they just want to go home and rest 😁 most people are doing 8-5.30pm Read More
Pending For Current Employer Approval in QIWA by BSM RAFEEL92
I arrived in KSA with a one-year free working visa (not working under the company). After three months, I found a job, and my new employer requested an Iqama transfer via Qiwa, which I accepted. The status now shows "Pending for Current Employer ...
@BSM RAFEEL92 i have never heard of a one free working visa. Did this visa allow you to work and have Iqama? Read More
UKSCAB IT system Down by metallicaf
Hello, I heard from agent that Saudi Cultural Attache IT system is currently down which is impacting degree attestation from cultural Attache in UK. Anybody faced same issue recently and delay because of it? Or did anybody recently got attested in ...
@Mvee313sure will do. I did get one cert attested way back before systems went down and that took about 8 weeks so be prepared. I tried calling the Saudi Cultural Attche office but nobody answers Read More
UKSCAB IT system Down by metallicaf
Hello, I heard from agent that Saudi Cultural Attache IT system is currently down which is impacting degree attestation from cultural Attache in UK. Anybody faced same issue recently and delay because of it? Or did anybody recently got attested in ...
I'm in the same situation. Same thing from an agent saying it's been down for 6 weeks and no indication of when it will get fixed! Read More
What visa/job title categories don't require a degree certificate? by gavinmichael007
Hello! I need some help please. I have a job offer in Saudi to be a web designer. However, I dont have a degree certificate. I only have my a-levels certificates which have already been attested by the Saudi consular. I am being told my visa ...
@XTang do you know where one can find the list of jobs that don't require degrees and don't require memberships with SCE? Read More
Working hours by huguetth
Hello AllI am in a middle of a hiring process with a foreign company for a role based in Jeddah.I am told that the working hours is 10 hours a day for 6 days a week...I am concerned as I have seen the law mention max working hours is 8h a day or 48 ...
@huguetth usually 5 days but EPCs have a life of their own. I don't think there will be freight 6 days a week. Better u check with them about this as 6 days a week is exce Read More
What visa/job title categories don't require a degree certificate? by gavinmichael007
Hello! I need some help please. I have a job offer in Saudi to be a web designer. However, I dont have a degree certificate. I only have my a-levels certificates which have already been attested by the Saudi consular. I am being told my visa ...
@fasibutt23 i have not seen a site /construction manager without an engineering degree. Candidates usually have a civil or mep engineering background. Read More
Working hours by huguetth
Hello AllI am in a middle of a hiring process with a foreign company for a role based in Jeddah.I am told that the working hours is 10 hours a day for 6 days a week...I am concerned as I have seen the law mention max working hours is 8h a day or 48 ...
10 hours a day seems excessive but if you're project director/project manager then likely the project will be running 6 days a week. Usually there should be a split shifts for project manager construction manager. Have you spoken to them about why ... Read More
Online degree attestation by Pasha Prince
I had completed my online degree & after 5 years in have applied for Saudi council of engineering but in KSA they will not accept distance degree.I have degree Apostle attestation & MOFA.Is there any way to approve my degree in KSA.
@Pasha Prince did you get it attested by Saudi cultural office? Read More
Working hours by huguetth
Hello AllI am in a middle of a hiring process with a foreign company for a role based in Jeddah.I am told that the working hours is 10 hours a day for 6 days a week...I am concerned as I have seen the law mention max working hours is 8h a day or 48 ...
@huguetth depends what sector you. Some in construction do 6 days a week. Do check it because if they have already told you 6 days a week then it may well be 6 days a week. Some Saudi companies also have a clock in system so if you do less hours ... Read More
Job Title and College Degree different by Mahmood Mohd
Hey everyoneQuick question regarding work visa stamping.I have received an offer with the title "Business Consulting Specialist".. however, i hold a degree in civil engineering (SACM attested already). will this affect my chances of visa stamping? ...
@Ali_N just wondering where you have to do the justifying. Is it at the cultural Attache or embassy where employee sends the request or once you arrive in Saudi? Read More
Visa always related to your studies by Newcomerquestions
Hi, I have a diploma in Science but never worked in Science. Also have a MSc in Project Management but was rejected by cultural attache due to being online. My new role in Saudi is not related to Science, would I still be able to get a work visa and ...
@metallicaf 4 weeks. London office. Read More
Visa always related to your studies?
Hi, I have a diploma in Science but never worked in Science. Also have a MSc in Project Management but was rejected by cultural attache due to being online. My new role in Saudi is not related to Science, would I still be able to get a work visa and ... Read More
Visa always related to your studies
Hi, I have a diploma in Science but never worked in Science. Also have a MSc in Project Management but was rejected by cultural attache due to being online. My new role in Saudi is not related to Science, would I still be able to get a work visa and ... Read More
Work Visa process from Qatar to Saudi Arabia by hmaksa
Hello everyone,Kindly adviseWhat required documents, attestation and steps for Work Visa process from Qatar to Saudi ArabiaThanks in advance
@LittleBuggerfor the Saudi cultural attestation do you need to have your employment offer as well and can be done without? Read More
Distance Learning degree attestation for Saudi Arabia by buuggzzy
Hi all, first post here and I am hoping that someone could guide me. I have accepted a job offer with one of the companies under PIF. To get the Saudi visa/iqama, I need to get my degree attested from UKSACB. While reading online information, I have ...
@muddassirmasihuddincheck I am yet to start the process but see a lot of conflicting information everywhere. Seems sometimes they do sometimes they don't... Really eager to see if anyone managed it via an o line course Read More
Distance Learning degree attestation for Saudi Arabia by buuggzzy
Hi all, first post here and I am hoping that someone could guide me. I have accepted a job offer with one of the companies under PIF. To get the Saudi visa/iqama, I need to get my degree attested from UKSACB. While reading online information, I have ...
@buuggzzy did you manage to get everything sorted Read More
Distance Learning degree attestation for Saudi Arabia by buuggzzy
Hi all, first post here and I am hoping that someone could guide me. I have accepted a job offer with one of the companies under PIF. To get the Saudi visa/iqama, I need to get my degree attested from UKSACB. While reading online information, I have ...
@muddassirmasihuddincheck with UOL if they will issue the transcript without the mention of distance learning. Cultural attache may request transcript as well. Read More
Distance Learning degree attestation for Saudi Arabia by buuggzzy
Hi all, first post here and I am hoping that someone could guide me. I have accepted a job offer with one of the companies under PIF. To get the Saudi visa/iqama, I need to get my degree attested from UKSACB. While reading online information, I have ...
@usamahbackuphi thanks mate this is very helpful and valuable feedback which has been really hard to get anywhere. For the family visa stamping, was it due to degree being online? SORRY for all the questions Read More
Distance Learning degree attestation for Saudi Arabia by buuggzzy
Hi all, first post here and I am hoping that someone could guide me. I have accepted a job offer with one of the companies under PIF. To get the Saudi visa/iqama, I need to get my degree attested from UKSACB. While reading online information, I have ...
@usamahbackuphi, could I ask how you managed it? Read More
French Woman in Jeddah by Aurélia G
I have an offer to work as Personal Trainer in Jeddah. I Would like to be in contact with french people there to know more about the life in Saudia. thanks for your answer !
@Aurélia G have you also looked in FB groups? I have seen a few Jeddah expat groups there. Read More
Distance Learning degree attestation for Saudi Arabia by buuggzzy
Hi all, first post here and I am hoping that someone could guide me. I have accepted a job offer with one of the companies under PIF. To get the Saudi visa/iqama, I need to get my degree attested from UKSACB. While reading online information, I have ...
@buuggzzy cool. All the best and would be delighted to hear how you got on. I will not be presenting till another few months as I have a long notice to serve. Read More
Distance Learning degree attestation for Saudi Arabia by buuggzzy
Hi all, first post here and I am hoping that someone could guide me. I have accepted a job offer with one of the companies under PIF. To get the Saudi visa/iqama, I need to get my degree attested from UKSACB. While reading online information, I have ...
@buuggzzy BTW I got in contact with Saudi cultural attache and asked if diplomas and other professionals certs are also enough for work visa and they said it should be. Provided your role is not engineering based then hopefully you're OK. Mine is ... Read More
Distance Learning degree attestation for Saudi Arabia by buuggzzy
Hi all, first post here and I am hoping that someone could guide me. I have accepted a job offer with one of the companies under PIF. To get the Saudi visa/iqama, I need to get my degree attested from UKSACB. While reading online information, I have ...
@buuggzzy so I'm still waiting for their reply to see if they can take the distance learning out.... Do you have any other formal qualifications Read More
Distance Learning degree attestation for Saudi Arabia by buuggzzy
Hi all, first post here and I am hoping that someone could guide me. I have accepted a job offer with one of the companies under PIF. To get the Saudi visa/iqama, I need to get my degree attested from UKSACB. While reading online information, I have ...
@buuggzzy interested to know how you manage it because I have the same situation. I have also written to the university to see if they can issue a new certificate where it doesn't explicitly say it was completed via distance learning. Does your cert ... Read More
My visa stamped on 06 Nov ..but still I cannot recieve my passport by Nadeem Asima
Kindly inform me when I received my passport from etimad center
@Nadeem Asima how long did it take you to get visa stamp and iqama after getting initial work offer and attestations? Read More
Securing a work visa without a degree by GP999
Hi there. Looking for some good advice as I'm a bit confused with the information I have received up to now. I am away to be offered a contract for work in Riyadh. My department carries out specialist work, in fact we are the only people ...
@XTang thank you for the detailed response and much appreciated. I had posted in different threads hoping someone can give clarity and hoping that someone also managed this situation effectively. I maybe able to speak to employer as I hold Msc but ... Read More
Securing a work visa without a degree by GP999
Hi there. Looking for some good advice as I'm a bit confused with the information I have received up to now. I am away to be offered a contract for work in Riyadh. My department carries out specialist work, in fact we are the only people ...
@XTang do you know which professions don't require a degree? And does a Diploma suffice Read More
Engineer Visa without experience only degree by ifthihaar ahamed
If we come on saudi arabia without core experience but completed college four years ago. Can we work on engineer visa / iqama without experience. Is it possible. Can you please tell me.
@engrhafiznoman2017im not an engineer and won't work in engineering either. Work is related to marketing and strategy. Would I still need a degree for this? I completed a certificate of higher education at University for a science related subject. Read More
Securing a work visa without a degree by GP999
Hi there. Looking for some good advice as I'm a bit confused with the information I have received up to now. I am away to be offered a contract for work in Riyadh. My department carries out specialist work, in fact we are the only people ...
@GP999 did you manage to find a way around this? Read More
What visa/job title categories don't require a degree certificate? by gavinmichael007
Hello! I need some help please. I have a job offer in Saudi to be a web designer. However, I dont have a degree certificate. I only have my a-levels certificates which have already been attested by the Saudi consular. I am being told my visa ...
@saddamsiddiqui92 did you manage to find a way around this? Read More
What visa/job title categories don't require a degree certificate? by gavinmichael007
Hello! I need some help please. I have a job offer in Saudi to be a web designer. However, I dont have a degree certificate. I only have my a-levels certificates which have already been attested by the Saudi consular. I am being told my visa ...
@shoaibahmed60 did you manage to get a visa without a degree? I am in a similar situation and the one postgrad I have is online.. Read More
Do you need a degree to be issued a work visa for Saudi Arabia by taparkin
My partner is about to be given an offer of employment from a very large company in Saudi Arabia, but he has no formal qualifications. They are hiring him based on his 30 years experience in the field. But we noticed that to apply for a working or ...
@johncarter2004 did you manage to move to Saudi and get a work visa? Read More
Do you need a degree to be issued a work visa for Saudi Arabia by taparkin
My partner is about to be given an offer of employment from a very large company in Saudi Arabia, but he has no formal qualifications. They are hiring him based on his 30 years experience in the field. But we noticed that to apply for a working or ...
@taparkin hi did you manage to get this sorted? I have a university diploma but not a degree and hold two postgrads but one of them was online so not sure if I can get Iqama. Let me know if you managed to sort it and how. Thanks Read More
Do you need a degree to be issued a work visa for Saudi Arabia by taparkin
My partner is about to be given an offer of employment from a very large company in Saudi Arabia, but he has no formal qualifications. They are hiring him based on his 30 years experience in the field. But we noticed that to apply for a working or ...
@Garden fairy hi did you manage to get a visa sorted? Read More