NEOM - Degree Exemption Letter
#31
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Hi
bit of an odd one, i have a diploma (as my career didnt really need a BSc back in the day, all vocation) but recently completed my Masters in the UK - via distant learning.
So a little confused as sacb states:
bit of an odd one, i have a diploma (as my career didnt really need a BSc back in the day, all vocation) but recently completed my Masters in the UK - via distant learning.
So a little confused as sacb states:
Applications will be rejected in the following instances:
- Distance learning (applicant didn’t study in the UK)
#32
Hi
bit of an odd one, i have a diploma (as my career didnt really need a BSc back in the day, all vocation) but recently completed my Masters in the UK - via distant learning.
So a little confused as sacb states:
bit of an odd one, i have a diploma (as my career didnt really need a BSc back in the day, all vocation) but recently completed my Masters in the UK - via distant learning.
So a little confused as sacb states:
Applications will be rejected in the following instances:
- Distance learning (applicant didn’t study in the UK)
HTH.
#33
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Have a chat with your employer about which visa job titles are available without the attested degree. They do exist depending on your industry.
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#40
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Hi all,
Been trying to get my certificates attested. Masters got rejected because of being online, one diploma attested after 2.5months and now waiting for other diploma. The HR are of not much help and don't know what to do for the degree exemption status.
​​​​​​Fo r the degree exemption do you have to contact the Saudi cultural office or the embassy?
Can anyone help?
I won't be working for Neom.
Thanks
Been trying to get my certificates attested. Masters got rejected because of being online, one diploma attested after 2.5months and now waiting for other diploma. The HR are of not much help and don't know what to do for the degree exemption status.
​​​​​​Fo r the degree exemption do you have to contact the Saudi cultural office or the embassy?
Can anyone help?
I won't be working for Neom.
Thanks
#42
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I got my family out here without an attested degree. It took a while, but it is possible. I had them on a family visit visa for first 9 months. I’m told things are easier since Saudi joined the Hague Convention late last year. I was happy to risk it as worst case I’d have just moved the family to Bahrain.
With hindsight it was a bit of a palava. I’d say better come out on your own first and then work on getting the yellow slip whilst your family are in home country and have not yet upped sticks.
With hindsight it was a bit of a palava. I’d say better come out on your own first and then work on getting the yellow slip whilst your family are in home country and have not yet upped sticks.
#43
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Hi I’m in the same position ie no degree and only a diploma I’ve also been upfront with them although my interview was with the 3rd party who recently won a bid to work on behalf of NEOM.
I’ve had a formal interview, followed by an informal one which I believe would be my direct reporting manager.
I’ve signed my offer letter back in July, NDA & mobilisation letter although I’ve had some contact with them it’s me doing the chasing and I’m trying not to constantly bombard them with emails or WhatsApp.
Either they are still trying to get my visa or I’ve been dropped. In the second interview I was told how happy they would be to have me on board and my work location etc but now a little confused about the delayed process.
I’ve had a formal interview, followed by an informal one which I believe would be my direct reporting manager.
I’ve signed my offer letter back in July, NDA & mobilisation letter although I’ve had some contact with them it’s me doing the chasing and I’m trying not to constantly bombard them with emails or WhatsApp.
Either they are still trying to get my visa or I’ve been dropped. In the second interview I was told how happy they would be to have me on board and my work location etc but now a little confused about the delayed process.





