🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · Employer-sponsored work
Temporary Work Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €697 |
| Minimum annual salary | SAR 36,000 |
| Proof of savings | €4,650 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €116 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://ksavisa.sa/explore-visa-options/0afe65a6-0f32-4801-b06a-55dba5803096.
- Typical processing: ~28 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €697.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://ksavisa.sa/explore-visa-options/0afe65a6-0f32-4801-b06a-55dba5803096 · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary
“A temporary work visa is granted to workers who have short-term employment contracts in Saudi Arabia, enabling them to work in the country for a specified duration. (sem limiar salarial)”
https://ksavisa.sa/explore-visa-options · verified 2026-06-19
Proof of savings
https://ksavisa.sa/explore-visa-options/0afe65a6-0f32-4801-b06a-55dba5803096 · verified 2026-06-24
Job offer
https://ksavisa.sa/explore-visa-options/0afe65a6-0f32-4801-b06a-55dba5803096 · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://ksavisa.sa/explore-visa-options/0afe65a6-0f32-4801-b06a-55dba5803096 · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://ksavisa.sa/explore-visa-options/0afe65a6-0f32-4801-b06a-55dba5803096 · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://ksavisa.sa/explore-visa-options/0afe65a6-0f32-4801-b06a-55dba5803096 · verified 2026-06-24
Open to all nationalities
https://ksavisa.sa/explore-visa-options/0afe65a6-0f32-4801-b06a-55dba5803096 · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.