Saudi Arabia High-Skilled Professionals Employment Visa
Full Qiwa/MOHRSD integration: We classify based on SSCO, handle reclassifications, and report to avoid penalties. Perfect for firms with 50+ hires, covering post-September biometric mandates.
Yes, sponsor dependents (spouse/children under 21) post-approval with attested docs. Fees: SAR 2,000-4,000 per; our bundling includes processing, noting spouses may qualify for work in high-skilled tiers.
Yes, Medium Green+ rating required; high-skilled hires improve your band (e.g., Platinum for unlimited quotas). We monitor Qiwa compliance, advising on Saudization to maximize slots under Vision 2030.
Renew 3-60 days pre-expiry via Absher/Qiwa: Submit updated biometrics (fingerprints/facial), medical, contract, and fees (SAR 650-800). Our reminders and processing prevent fines (SAR 500/day delay), with escalation after 3 days.
Full rollout: Reclassification started June 18 for existing, July 5 for current, August 3 for new. High-skilled gets easier renewals; we audit your roster against five criteria for upgrades and Nitaqat boosts.
We manage the Professional Accreditation Program, including tests and Qiwa uploads for high-skilled alignment (e.g., SSCO codes). This ensures your employee's skills match requirements, avoiding delays in the 2025 framework.
Yes, after 12 months or contract completion, with Qiwa NOC and re-classification. Our service coordinates the process, maintaining high-skilled status to support your employee's mobility without quota impacts.
Employer fees: SAR 5,000-7,000 (issuance + Iqama), plus attestation (SAR 1,000-2,000) and our flat processing (SAR 3,000-6,000 per employee). Includes biometric updates for renewals; we optimize for bulk to cut costs 15-25%.
Post-August 3, 2025: 7-21 days via Qiwa, including classification and embassy stamping. Transfers take 5-10 days. Our service expedites to under 14 days by pre-assessing skills and integrating with MOHRSD updates.
Include attested qualifications, passport (valid 6+ months), employment contract, medical clearance (GAMCA), and wage/experience proof. As HR, submit via Qiwa; our service handles attestation and verification to prevent rejections common in the new system.
Your employee qualifies if they meet high-skilled criteria (e.g., advanced degree, 5+ years experience, wage above thresholds, age under 60). We evaluate against the five core factors via Qiwa, helping compensate gaps (e.g., higher wage for less experience) to secure approval for your hire.
This visa categorizes your employee as 'high-skilled' under the 2025 system (based on education, experience, skills, wage, and age), allowing legal work and residence for 1-2 years via Iqama. As the sponsor, your company benefits from priority quotas. Our service automates Qiwa submissions and points assessments, reducing processing time by 60% and ensuring compliance with the July 2025 rollout.
