The Saudi Professional File: What is it? How does it work? The complete guide for Egyptians 2025

?What is the Professional Skills Test The Professional Skills Test is a system launched by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure that incoming workers in technical and vocational professions are fully competent before traveling and working in the Kingdom. The program aims to confirm that the worker possesses the required skills and experience in their profession through a practical or theoretical test conducted at accredited centers. How to Register for the Professional Skills Test A new account must be created on the official Professional Skills Test platform through the following link: https://svp-international.pacc.sa/home After creating an account, the applicant pays the test fee of 50 USD. Then, they visit one of the accredited centers recognized by the Saudi consulate in Egypt to take the test, bringing their passport. Test Result Upon passing the test, the result is uploaded electronically to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. A Professional Skills Test Certificate is then issued, showing the applicant’s personal details and the details of the Saudi employer. An online appointment for the certificate issuance must also be booked, with a fee of 21 USD. After the result is approved, the applicant can proceed with the remaining steps such as medical examination and embassy procedures. Professions Required for the Professional Skills Test (2025 Update) According to the June 2025 updates, the list of professions subject to the Professional Skills Test — or planned to be included — covers the following fields: Finance and Technical Administration Professions Telecommunications Line Installer Telecommunications Service Technician HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) Refrigeration Equipment Assembler Boiler Ironworker Plumber Pipe Fitter Building Electrician Electrical Appliances Maintenance Technician Power Line Worker Electrical Cable Installer Electrical Distribution Panel Assembler Drilling Platform Electrician Electrical Transformer Assembler Electrical Equipment Assembler Electrical Devices Assembler Electronic Switchboard Assembler Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Welder Underwater Welder Flame Cutting Machine Operator Carpenter Furniture Carpenter Structural Carpenter Wooden Products Craftsman Woodworking Machine Operator / Preparer Wood Shaping Machine Operator Ship Carpenter Craftsman (Palm/Straw/Bamboo Products) Wood Treatment Specialist Engraving & Inlay Carpenter Wood Saw Machine Operator Wood Surface Planer Operator Wood Press Machine Operator Wooden Product Manufacturing Machine Operator Wood Drying Kiln Operator Veneer Manufacturing Machine Operator Car Mechanic Bus Mechanic Motorcycle Mechanic Tailor Women’s Clothing Tailor Men’s Clothing Tailor Military Uniform Tailor Fur/Bisht Tailor Motorcycle Driver Car Driver Bus Driver Taxi Driver Trailer Truck Driver Heavy Truck Driver Light Truck Driver Heavy Equipment Driver Accredited Professional Skills Test Centers in Egypt These are the officially approved centers by the Saudi consulate: Bulaq Al-Dakror Center – Giza El-Sharabiya Training Center – Cairo Al-Mostaqbal Vocational Training Center – Ismailia Assiut Training Center – Assiut Suez Training Center – Suez Al-Kawthar Training Center – Sohag