Securing a Saudi Arabia Work Visa from France is often complex and time-consuming, with documentation issues and embassy requirements causing delays that impact hiring timelines and project delivery.
We provide fully managed, end-to-end visa services for French employers and professionals, ensuring fast, compliant processing from pre-approval to post-arrival support.
Applicants must ensure all documents are accurate, complete, and compliant with the Saudi consulate’s requirements. Below is a general list of documents commonly required for work visa applications:
consular application visa form (filled and signed)
Certified copy of diploma legalized by apostille in Paris.
register of commerce of the Saudi company
French criminal clearance (extrait de casier judiciaire) (less than 3 months) to ask here (if dated more than 3 months)
From document attestation to visa stamping, the total processing time is typically 4 to 6 weeks, depending on embassy workload and the applicant’s readiness.
A Saudi Work Visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance for entry. After entry, the applicant must complete Iqama formalities to obtain legal residency and work authorization.
Anyone residing in France with a valid job offer from a Saudi company and who meets the MOFA requirements for sponsorship may apply. This includes French citizens and foreign nationals living in France.
The typical timeline is 4–6 weeks, including document attestation, medical tests, Enjaz registration, and embassy stamping.
Yes. Academic qualifications must be notarized, legalized by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, translated into Arabic, and then attested by the Saudi Embassy in Paris.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and compliance, final decisions rest with the Saudi authorities. In case of a delay or rejection, we assist clients in reviewing the consular feedback, correcting any issues, and re-submitting the application if applicable.