Dear Fellows, I am an Engineer and I've been working in Saudi Arabia on a work visit visa (single entry) for five months now. My current employer did not owner the contract, which I negotiated and came here. They have not arranged a permanent visa for me and my family. Because of this, I do not have an Iqama as yet. Now I've been offered a new and better job in Jeddah with another employer and they are arranging a new visa for me. Am I eligible to go back to my country and come back on another permanent job visa immediately? Do I still require an NOC from my current employer as I am not on a permanent employment visa and Iqama? Can any one please explain the process to me? I will be really thankful to you. Thank you
On temporary work visit visa.... switching job right now ...
Shuaib K
30 July 2013 20:39:39
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Shuaib K
30 July 2013 21:52:53
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Can anyone please reply as I need this information on urgent basis..
Maximilien
31 July 2013 11:52:02
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Hi Shuaib K,
Welcome to Expat-Blog 
Thank you
Maximilien
Expat-blog Team
sh3hryar
31 July 2013 12:02:11
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Shuaib K wrote:Dear Fellows, I am an Engineer and I've been working in Saudi Arabia on a work visit visa (single entry) for five months now. My current employer did not owner the contract, which I negotiated and came here. They have not arranged a permanent visa for me and my family. Because of this, I do not have an Iqama as yet. Now I've been offered a new and better job in Jeddah with another employer and they are arranging a new visa for me. Am I eligible to go back to my country and come back on another permanent job visa immediately? Do I still require an NOC from my current employer as I am not on a permanent employment visa and Iqama? Can any one please explain the process to me? I will be really thankful to you. Thank you
I believe you dont need NOC as you were here on temporary visa.
You could just go back and get the new visa to return.
samahmed_1
10 June 2014 20:22:02
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hi brother
i just like to know that what documents you submitted to get this work visit visa? does it need attested degrees?
Please reply.
Thanks
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