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Forum: ME Job Discussions
May 19th 2026, 5:03 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,023
Posted By leolibra

Re: Qiddiya Recruitment Process

There’s been a massive backlash on social media (particularly X, LinkedIn and Tiktok) over the past few weeks in Saudi over expat hiring versus Saudization. It’s all mainly in Arabic language but...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Mar 28th 2026, 4:25 am
Replies: 17
Views: 6,916
Posted By leolibra

Re: Car Insurance in UK

Hi, I use the Veygo app (or sometimes Cuvva) to insure myself onto my brother’s car. Paid £100 for 14 days.
Forum: Middle East
Jul 10th 2025, 8:12 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By leolibra

Re: Job hunting in Saudi - advice for dependants/spouses

Yes that’s a really good point. I think the next step for us is to optimise his profile with keywords so recruiters can find him. Thank you for your response. Very helpful!
Forum: Middle East
Jul 10th 2025, 8:46 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By leolibra

Re: Job hunting in Saudi - advice for dependants/spouses

He has set his LinkedIn up but he isn’t very active. But I’ll make sure to ask him to put Saudi as his main location for open to work. He has tried keeping it “Remote” to see if he can get a...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 9th 2025, 5:25 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By leolibra

Re: Job hunting in Saudi - advice for dependants/spouses

My husband has tried reaching out to recruiters directly on LinkedIn. His CV also clearly states that he is on a transferable Iqama.

Are there any well-known recruitment agencies that hire for...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 6th 2025, 10:34 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,535
Posted By leolibra

Job hunting in Saudi - advice for dependants/spouses

Hi everyone,

My husband and I recently moved to Saudi Arabia from the UK as I got a really great job offer. He had to leave his current job to move here with me but he is finding the job search a...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 9th 2024, 10:02 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 7,471
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Iqama Process and Dependent Visa

Hi the shelter can be found on Facebook: Animals Matter KSA shop (Animals matter logistics ksa).

2000 SAR for Pet Imports and an extra 500 SAR for someone to act as importer. Which works out to...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 9th 2024, 2:51 am
Replies: 103
Views: 36,955
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Work Visa processing time

Oh my! Stool test will be difficult for anyone! Great advice on getting a sim asap. I've noted all of your advice! Anything else comes to mind, please share whenever. Congrats to everyone who has...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 8th 2024, 9:55 am
Replies: 10
Views: 7,471
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Iqama Process and Dependent Visa

Hi so I applied for a work visa, my husband applied for a residency visa. At the Visa Centre, the staff said my husband would not be seen as I must have my yellow slip issued first however my agent...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 8th 2024, 9:46 am
Replies: 103
Views: 36,955
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Work Visa processing time

Great news! Still in the UK but have got my visa and am booked to fly over in a few weeks. Just getting my pet travel docs in order and beginning to declutter and pack! I’m a little nervous that...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 2nd 2024, 10:59 pm
Replies: 103
Views: 36,955
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Work Visa processing time

Hello everyone, update from me!

TLDR; For visa medical, make sure your doctor is registered with the Foreign Office

I chose to get my medicals done in my home city. My visa medicals were...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 6th 2024, 1:52 am
Replies: 103
Views: 36,955
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Work Visa processing time

Hello,

It took around 1-2 weeks to hear back from SACB with attested degree from the point of my university being contacted.
Forum: Middle East
Aug 4th 2024, 10:42 am
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Visa Agent - To Avoid or Recommend?

Thanks! My experience with <snip> Gulf Visa has been very poor. So I’m looking for an alternative. Despite this agency being my employers recommended agent.
Forum: Middle East
Aug 3rd 2024, 9:29 pm
Replies: 103
Views: 36,955
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Work Visa processing time

@Ilovegregggs Who was your visa agent? Would you recommend them?
Forum: Middle East
Aug 3rd 2024, 8:26 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By leolibra

Saudi Visa Agent - To Avoid or Recommend?

Hello SAUDI EXPATS!

I am looking to switch my visa agent as I am not happy with my current visa agent.

If you are successfully in KSA on an employment visa, please do let me know your visa...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 1st 2024, 4:12 am
Replies: 103
Views: 36,955
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Work Visa processing time

Hello everyone! Great news. I received the following message today from SACB with an attachment of my attested degree via my email request.

ps. I had to phone my university registry department to...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 23rd 2024, 12:14 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 7,471
Posted By leolibra

Saudi Iqama Process and Dependent Visa

I have a visa agent in London, but his communication skills are abysmal. So, I come this lovely expat community for my answers.

How does the Iqama process work for a British female getting a job...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 23rd 2024, 10:39 am
Replies: 103
Views: 36,955
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Work Visa processing time

Hi, after direct email communication with the SACB team, I sent them all of my documents via email. They have notified me that they have contacted my university to verify my degree. My university...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 23rd 2024, 10:33 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,506
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi degree cert endorsement

Hi all, I contacted the SACB directly with all of my documentation and they have now contacted my university to continue with my degree attestation via email.

Have posted on this thread:...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 19th 2024, 7:02 am
Replies: 103
Views: 36,955
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Work Visa processing time

Great news! I hope it works out for you. Yes I copied in my university. The SACB team responded to say they have also sent my university a separate email and will keep me updated.
Forum: Middle East
Jul 18th 2024, 8:37 pm
Replies: 103
Views: 36,955
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Work Visa processing time

Thanks haychq! That’s really helpful to know. I’m finding out from another London based company how much they charge for stamping etc. they quoted me £62 for one document on the phone. My agent...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 18th 2024, 2:18 am
Replies: 103
Views: 36,955
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Work Visa processing time

The SACB applies an official stamp and signature to the scan. You will then get a digital copy of the signed and sealed version for you to print off or send to agent. You will not receive a hard copy...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 18th 2024, 2:01 am
Replies: 103
Views: 36,955
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Work Visa processing time

Well, the SACB Attestation service is free. Just going by this blog: https://blog.vitalconsular.com/sacb-legalising-documents-for-saudi-arabia/

But yeah, we are being bumped by the agent for sure....
Forum: Middle East
Jul 18th 2024, 1:29 am
Replies: 103
Views: 36,955
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Work Visa processing time

This fee was specifically for my university. Your university may or may not require this. I was required to fill out a separate form and pay my university a fee for which I provided the reference...
Forum: Middle East
Jul 18th 2024, 1:14 am
Replies: 103
Views: 36,955
Posted By leolibra

Re: Saudi Work Visa processing time

Thank you! I hope it works out for you too. I wrote my initial email subject line in both English and Arabic to get their attention. I also copied in my university to make it as simple as possible...
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