Visa issues for Saudi Arabia when applying for a new work visa ?

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on 27 Jan 2014

I left saudi on Jan 2011 with exit-reentry. I don't have NOC and final exit. Jun 2011 and March 2012 I tried to enter with new job offer, both times my visa was rejected.

Now i have another good offer. But can anyone advise me on whether the visa will b granted or not. If I get, do I then face any problems physically entering the country and daeling with Saudi immigration at the border.

Please let me know your thoughts on this situation.

Anonymous (not verified) on 28 Jan 2014 - 07:40

Hi KSS

There is conflicting information on this. Officially and in general, people who leave without a final exit visa and no objection certificate are considered to have absconded and put on a black list. This is possibly why your first two applications were denied.

I have, however, read a report that says if your iqama is no longer valid and therefore off of the system, you can apply for a new visa with a different employer.

I don't know how trustworthy this information is but it does give some hope. All you can do is try, but be prepared for the very real possibility that your application could be denied.

Have a look at our Visas for Saudi Arabia page for an outline of the visa process.

Best of luck,

Xavier

Anonymous (not verified) on 28 Jan 2014 - 07:50

Thanks for your reply xavier. If its rejected, what is the next step how to clear my previous problem.

Anonymous (not verified) on 7 Aug 2014 - 13:03

my name is shakir iam looking for new driving visa in saudi arabia i have 5 years experience and i have saudi driving licence. my contact number 0501357956 also whats app.

Anonymous (not verified) on 7 Aug 2014 - 13:08

my name is shakir iam looking for new driving visa in saudi arabia i have 5 years experience and i have saudi driving licence. my contact number 0501357956 also whats app. thank you for heip me.

Anonymous (not verified) on 7 May 2016 - 08:42

Hi this is Fazil,I went to KSA several times in business visa with the profession as Advice Manager. Now I got a job as Network Support Specialist with the profession as computer technician visa. Saudi consulate rejected two times but my agent is telling he will submit again on Monday and it will be processed this time. Kindly advise Saudi consulate will process my visa or not, pls advice.

Anonymous (not verified) on 23 Sep 2017 - 05:56

I worked in a European-Saudi joint company for one and half year. I then left on final exit after resignation. My company was not happy on resignation but accepted it. Now i want to go on new visa but the other company refused my request and asked for NOC from previous employer. Is this NOC really must?

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