We are Al-Anoud Company (License No. 523), specialized in processing and qualifying work visas for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with experience dating back to 2003.
We have a highly professional team and extensive expertise in completing visa procedures through the Saudi Consulate.
Many applicants face an issue when a Saudi work visa is issued with a profession different from the one stated in the passport or national ID, which may lead to delays or rejection of the application.
Therefore, we present this comprehensive guide explaining how to legally and correctly change the profession.
Steps to Change the Profession for Saudi Work Visas (Men)
- Issuance of the Saudi work visa.
- Issuing an electronic authorization to an approved clearance office and authenticating the authorization.
- Preparing an original employment contract authenticated by:
- The Saudi Chamber of Commerce
- The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(This step is extremely important)
- A notarized declaration from the visa holder stating that he is the owner of the visa and that the office is only responsible for completing consular procedures.
- Authenticating the employment contract by:
- The Egyptian Ministry of Manpower
- The Saudi Consulate
- Then authenticating the contract by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Visiting the Civil Registry in Abbasia to change the profession on the national ID, then issuing:
- A new passport
- A criminal record certificate (Police Clearance) directed for travel to Saudi Arabia.
Changing the Profession for Women’s Visas
Are the procedures different?
In general, there are no major differences, but there are some additional requirements specific to women.
Additional Requirements for Women
- A notarized guardian’s consent declaration approving travel.
- A notarized authorization declaration (Ta‘qeeb).
Detailed Steps for Women
- An original employment contract authenticated by:
- The Saudi Chamber of Commerce
- The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Authenticating the contract at the Egyptian Ministry of Manpower to obtain a travel permit.
- After authentication by:
- The Ministry of Manpower
- The Saudi Consulate
- The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Required Documents for Women
- Two copies of the authenticated employment contract
- Two copies of the national ID
- Two copies of the old passport (if available)
- Two copies of the guardian’s consent declaration
- Visiting the Security Complex in Nasr City to obtain the work permit.
- Then visiting the Civil Registry in Abbasia to issue the national ID and passport.
Important Note:
If there is no old passport, you may go directly to the Civil Registry with the authenticated employment contract.
Contact & Inquiries
For more information or inquiries, please contact us:
📞 01017666333
📞 01067730000 (Call or WhatsApp)
Al-Anoud Company – License No. 523
With you step by step in completing Saudi work visa procedures through the Saudi Consulate.
